NM01EQPT2850

The Circle Magnetic Stripe Cards - Type A, manufactured by Circle Systems, are specialized test tools designed for the evaluation and quality control of magnetic particle inspection (MPI) materials and the overall performance of MPI baths. These cards provide a practical method for assessing the sensitivity of both wet fluorescent and dry magnetic particles used in non-destructive testing.

Key Features:

• Performance Evaluation of MPI Baths: The primary purpose of the Type A card is to enable users to determine if the magnetic particles within their MPI bath possess the necessary sensitivity to effectively reveal fine surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials.

• Assessment of Magnetic Particle Sensitivity: By applying the magnetic particle suspension or dry powder to the encoded magnetic stripes on the card, inspectors can observe the resulting patterns of particle accumulation. The clarity, density, and consistency of these indications on specific areas of the stripe directly reflect the performance and sensitivity of the magnetic particles being used.

• Encoded Magnetic Gradients: Each Type A card features magnetic stripes that have been precisely encoded with varying magnetic field gradients. These controlled gradients serve as artificial flaws, attracting magnetic particles to different degrees based on the particle's ability to respond to weak magnetic leakage fields.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance: The use of Type A Magnetic Stripe cards often supports compliance with industry standards related to magnetic particle inspection, such as ASTM specifications. They provide a tangible means of verifying that the MPI process is operating at an acceptable level of sensitivity.

• Simple and Efficient Operation: The cards are designed for ease of use, allowing for quick and routine checks of MPI bath condition and particle effectiveness, typically as part of daily or pre-inspection procedures.

• Reliable Manufacturing: Manufactured by Circle Systems, a well-recognized and trusted provider of magnetic particle inspection materials and equipment, ensuring a high-quality and dependable test tool.

Applications:

• Routine monitoring and quality control of wet fluorescent magnetic particle baths.

• Evaluation of the sensitivity and performance of dry magnetic particles.

• Verification of MPI material effectiveness prior to or during critical inspections.

• Supporting compliance with industry standards and specifications for magnetic particle inspection.

• Training and qualification of MPI personnel in bath control and sensitivity assessment.

Importance:

• Provides a practical and repeatable method for assessing the operational effectiveness of magnetic particle inspection materials.

• Helps ensure that the MPI process has sufficient sensitivity to reliably detect small and critical discontinuities.

• Facilitates consistent inspection quality by allowing for regular checks of bath performance.

• Supports adherence to industry standards and quality control procedures in magnetic particle testing.