| Penetrant Nomenclature and
Sensitivity Levels (SL) |
Conforms to Specifications: MIL-I-25135, DTD-929, ASTM E-165 |
Type of Developers
recommended for use |
Typical Applications |
Packing |
23 FP
SL-1/2 to 1
Crack detectability
30 micron on Ni-Cr Panels. |
Low sensitivity
Type I, Method A |
ORION 28D
ORION 22D
ORION 21D
ORION 115D
ORION 119D |
General purpose for forgings,
castings and similar less critical components. Low water tolerance. |
5 & 20 Litres |
23 FP (HS)
SL-2
Crack detectability
20 micron on Ni-Cr Panels. |
Medium sensitivity
Type I, Method A |
ORION 28D
ORION 28D2
ORION 22D
ORION 21D
ORION 119D
ORION 115D |
General purpose, medium
sensitivity for precision castings, forgings, aircraft and aero space
components. |
280/400
ml
5/20 Litres |
23 FP2
SL-3
Crack detectability
10 micron on Ni-Cr Panels. |
High sensitivity
Type I, Method A |
ORION 28D2
ORION 22D
ORION 21D
ORION 119D |
High sensitivity recommended
for use on highly stressed rotating parts of Gas Turbine Engines &
similar applications. |
5 & 20 Litres |
23 FP3
SL-4
Crack detectability
5 micron on Ni-Cr Panels. |
Ultra-high sensitivity
Type I, Method A |
ORION 28D3
ORION 22D
ORION 21D
ORION 119D |
Ultra-High sensitivity and is
recommended for extremely critical applications, wherever maximum
sensitivity is required. |
5 & 20 Litres |
23 FP2
SL-3 |
High sensitivity
Type I, Method A |
ORION 28D2
ORION 22D
ORION 119D |
Similar version of 23 FP2 in
aerosol can. |
280 ml
400 ml |