FLUXO 3

Inspection : The part is subjected to an intense magnetic flux, which is deviated by the presence of a
defect. This escape attracts the particles of the product and the defects now are clearly
visible as fluorescent or black lines.
Composition : FLUXO 3: very finely divided black magnetic particles suspended in high flash point
odourless kerosene designed to provide good particle mobility.
Use : This Magnetic particle examination is used for the detection of emerging defects in all
ferromagnetic materials. Applicability: Aeronautics, Automobile, Railway, etc…
Components are magnetised and FLUXO 3 is applied to the test area, normally by
spraying immediately prior to and during magnetisation. Application of FLUXO 3 should
cease before the magnetisation is switched off. Defects will show up as well defined black
indications and inspection should take place in good white light of at least 500 lux.
It is not practical to use FLUXO 3 on dark coloured substrates as it would be difficult for
the inspector to identify indications against the dark background. For this reason, FLUXO
7 is frequently used to provide a contrasting white background against the black
indications thereby enabling the inspector see and interpret indications more easily.
(Alternatively, fluorescent fluids such as FLUXO 6 may be used, but this requires the
availability of a UV Light)
Specifications :
NF EN ISO 9934-2

AMS 2641 Type 2 Vehicle, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Petroleum Base

AMS 3041D Magnetic Particles, non-fluorescent, Wet method, oil vehicle, ready to use

ASTM E1444-01- Section 5.8

ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE, SECTION V, 2004 Ed

Code RCC-M Edition 2000 – Tome III – § MC 5135 “Liqueurs magnétiques”

Low in Sulphur & Halogens (Nuclear Quality)

ASTM SE-709
Characteristics : FLUXO 3 is in conformity with the international standard ISO 9934-2 concerning
magnetic particle inspection products, in particular on the following points:
 Performance: 70mm in reference block type 2
 Aspect & colour: black suspension
 Particules size: 1 μm
 Corrosion test: level 0 (according standard ISO 9934-2)
 Mechanic stability : stable product
 Stability in time: minimum 18 months
 Density : 815 g.cm-3 (15°C)
 Settlement rate (1 hour) : 1,2 to 2,4/100 ml
Packaging : 10L drums – 500mL AEROSOL CAN