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
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MIL-STD-6866 |
ASTM-E-1417 |
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Paragraph |
Frequency |
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Frequency |
| Penetrants |
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| 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 |
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optional |
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optional |
| Water Tolerance |
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optional |
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optional |
| Contamination/Separation* |
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optional |
7.8.2.1 |
optional |
| Emulsifiers |
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| Removability (Method B&D)* |
5.8.4.2.1 |
weekly |
7.4.4.4 |
monthly |
| Water Content (Method B) |
5.8.4.2.2 |
monthly |
7.8.2.3 |
monthly |
| Magnetic Particle Bath - ASTM E-1444 |
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| Viscosity |
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5.8.3 |
monthly |
| Background Fluorescence |
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7.1.4.1(2) |
monthly |
*Removability, Sensitivity, and Separation are often tested locally by the user.
Sherwin Incorporated’s QC Laboratory Service Includes:
- Providing plastic bottles with labels for forwarding samples.
- QC reports mailed within three working days after receiving samples. When requested, reports will be faxed without charge.
- Immediate phone notification of discrepancies.
- Consultation concerning discrepancies to prevent reoccurrence.
- Testing of all manufacturers’ materials.
- 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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