Zyglo Liquid Penetrants

Zyglo Penetrants

Zyglo® fluorescent materials are used with the Liquid Penetrant inspection method to locate surface flaws in non-porous parts.

  • They are available in liquid or aerosol form.
  • Choose from five sensitivity levels to satisfy military, industry or company specifications.
  • Water Wash and Post Emulsifiable penetrants are available, plus a full line of emulsifiers, removers and developers.
  • New ZYGLO formulas offer improved sensitivity, brightness, and resistance to overwashing.
  • ZYGLO makes for fewer processing steps for greater speed and economy.
  • You can also find out which products can meet Compliance Specification.

Accessories

MAGNAFLUX black lights produce longwave ultraviolet light at 365 nanometers, providing optimum fluorescence in MAGNAGLO® and ZYGLO® testing materials. Standard lights operate on 115V, 60 Hz, single phase current, but are also available for 220V, 50 Hz operation.

ZYGLO PENETRANTS

WATER WASHABLE PENETRANTS

  Product Description
Sensitivity
Level 1/2
ZL-15B Low sensitivity penetrant. Exhibits excellent
washability for castings and rough surfaces.
Sensitivity
Level 1
ZL-19 Low sensitivity penetrant. Higher brightness
and sensitivity than ZL-15B.
Sensitivity
Level 2
ZL-60D* Normal sensitivity penetrant. For general
purpose applications.
Sensitivity
Level 3
ZL-67 High sensitivity penetrant. Provides an excellent
combination of sensitivity/washability.
Sensitivity
Level 4
ZL-56 Ultra-high sensitivity penetrant. For extremely
critical applications.

* Available in aerosol cans.

POST EMULSIFIABLE (PE/PR) PENETRANTS

  Product Description
Sensitivity
Level 2
ZL-2C General purpose, normal sensitivity penetrant.
Sensitivity
Level 3
ZL-27A* Brighter and more resistant to abusive washing
than ZL-2C.
Sensitivity
Level 4
ZL-37 Ultra-high sensitivity penetrant. For critical
applications.

* Available in aerosol cans.
 

 EMULSIFIERS AND REMOVERS

  Product Description
Emulsifier
(lipophilic)
ZE-4B General purpose lipophilic emulsifier. Meets
major specifications for sulfur and chlorine content.
Remover
(hydrophilic)
ZR-10B General purpose hydrophilic remover.

* Available in aerosol cans.
 

ZYGLO DEVELOPERS

  Product Description
Powder ZP-4B General purpose powder developer.
Water
Soluble
ZP-14A Improved water soluble developer to meet
requirements of MIL-I-25135E.
Water
Suspendible
ZP-5B Improved developer to meet MIL-I-25135E.
Non-
Aqueous
ZP-9F* General purpose, non-chlorinated developer.
Flammable. Recommended for titanium, nickel,
and special alloys.

* Available in aerosol cans.

DEVELOPERS USAGE

  • Water washable penetrants are recommended for use ZP-4B, ZP-5B, ZP-9F, and SKD-S2 developers.
  • Post emulsifiable penetrants are recommended for use with ZP-4B, ZP-5B, ZP-14A, and ZP-9F developers

EMULSIFIER/REMOVER USAGE

  • Post emulsifiable penetrants are recommended for use with ZE-4B, ZR-10B, SKC-HF cleaners