Magnaflux Zyglo® ZL-56 Level 4 Water Washable Fluorescent Penetrant
An ultra-high sensitivity penetrant (Level 4), ZL-56 fluorescent water-washable penetrant is safe for use on alloys in engineering and aerospace use, including aluminum, steel, nickel and titanium. ZL-56 is designed for non-porous and highly machined components. Developers recommended are ZP-4D powder, ZP-9F non-aqueous, SKD-S2 non-aqueous and ZP-5B water suspendible.
ZL-56 is listed on the QPL SAE AMS 2644 Qualified Product List.
Applications
Ideal application: Aerospace alloys, Aluminum, Critical components, High-stress parts, Nickel, Non-porous surfaces, Smooth, machined surface finish, Steel, Titanium
Defect examples: Finished surface cracks, Scratches
Specification compliance listed by Magnaflux
AECL, AMS 2644, ASME, ASTM E1417, ASTM E165, Boeing BAC 5423 PSD 6-46 or 8-4, Boeing PS-21202, MIL-STD-2132, MIL-STD-271, NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, QPL SAE AMS 2644
Product description, properties and specification compliance as published by Magnaflux on the ZL-56 product page and Product Data Sheet (rev. April 2022).
Specifications
| NDT Type | Fluorescent Penetrant Testing |
|---|---|
| Penetrant Type | Type 1 |
| Penetrant Method | Method A, Method C |
| Sensitivity Level | Level 4 |