Sherwin Incorporated’s laboratory now offers annual contracts for in-use
penetrant testing.

The annual contract reduces paperwork and overhead and represents a savings of nearly 20%, compared to billing for individual tests.

Schedule of In-Use Penetrant Materials Testing
MIL-STD-6866 ASTM-E-1417
Paragraph Frequency Paragraph Frequency
Penetrants
Fluorescent Brightness 5.8.4.1.1 quarterly 7.8.4.1 quarterly
Water Content
(Method A only)
5.8.4.1.2 monthly 7.8.2.2 monthly
Removability
(Method A only)*
5.8.4.1.3 monthly 7.8.4.2 monthly
Sensitivity* 5.8.4.1.4 monthly 7.8.4.3 weekly
Viscosity optional optional
Water Tolerance optional optional
Contamination/Separation* optional 7.8.2.1 optional
Emulsifiers
Removability (Method B&D)* 5.8.4.2.1 weekly 7.8.4.4 monthly
Water Content (Method B) 5.8.4.2.2 monthly 7.8.2.3 monthly
Magnetic Particle Bath -
ASTM E-1444
Viscosity 5.8.3 monthly
Background Fluorescence 7.1.4.1(2) monthly
*Removability, Sensitivity, and Separation are often tested locally by the user.

Sherwin Incorporated’s QC Laboratory Service Includes:

  1. Providing plastic bottles with labels for forwarding samples
  2. QC reports mailed within three working days after receiving samples. When requested, reports will be faxed without charge.
  3. Immediate phone notification of discrepancies.
  4. Consultation concerning discrepancies to prevent reoccurrence.
  5. Testing of all manufacturers’ materials.
  6. Providing consultation, materials, equipment and other assistance to help penetrant users establish in-house testing procedures.

Contact Person:

Bob Siegel, Laboratory Director
Sherwin Incorporated
5530 Borwick Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Phone: 562.861.6324


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