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APEX Stationary MPI Bench
The PROMAG APEX Series is a high-performance Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) system designed for demanding industrial and aerospace applications, including automotive, oil & gas, aircraft components, and MRO operations. Combining precise magnetization control and robust construction, APEX delivers reliable and repeatable inspection results.
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Key Features
- Supports AC, HWDC, 1-phase FWDC, and 3-phase FWDC magnetization
- Supports both single and multi-directional magnetization outputs
- PLC and HMI control enables precise parameter management and repeatable inspection sequences
- Intuitive touchscreen interface for convenient operation and quick parameter adjustments
- Multi-level security controls with password protection, supervisor locks, and customizable operator profiles
- Solid-state circuitry provides stable performance and extended equipment service life
- Upgradeable database system featuring a barcode scanner and touch interface for automated reporting, record-keeping, and quality control
- External circulation system provides continuous particle bath agitation, circulation, and application
- Low-voltage output helps reduce electrical hazards during operation
- Can be integrated with customized stationary benches and auto-handling equipment
- Suitable for retrofitting and upgrading existing MPI systems
- Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality standards
- Tested and calibrated in accordance with ASTM E709, ASTM E1444, and NADCAP requirements
Applications
- Aerospace component inspection
- Aircraft parts inspection and MRO operations
- Automotive component manufacturing and quality control
- Oil & gas equipment and component inspection
- Forged and cast component inspection
- Weld inspection
- Surface and subsurface defect detection
- High-volume industrial MPI inspection
- Specialized inspection and production environments
Technical Specifications
Model A
Essential Dual-Mode Magnetization
Provides Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) magnetization for finding surface and sub-surface defects during wet-method inspection.
| Machine Type | A-3000 | HDA-3030 | A-6000 | HDA-6060 | FDA-6060 |
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| AC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| HWDC | – | 3,000 | – | 6,000 | – |
| FWDC | – | – | – | – | 6,000 |
| Mains Power Supply | 230 / 380 / 415 / 460 / 575 V, 50 or 60 Hz (Shall be confirmed before P/O) | ||
| Clamping Length | 500 / 1,500 / 2,500 / 3,500 / 5,000 mm 19.7 / 59.1 / 98.43 / 137.8 / 196.9 in |
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| Coil Diameter | 400 / 520 / 640 mm 15.75 / 20.47 / 25.2 in (5 Turns / Coil at center in-between contacts) |
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| Duty Cycle | 5% duty cycle of 0.5 seconds on, 10 seconds off at maximum output | ||
| Compress Air | Minimum 5 bar (buyer to provide regulator) | ||
| Agitation Tank | 70 L for clamping length 500 mm (19.7 in) 100 L for clamping length 501 – 5,000 mm (19.7 – 196.9 in) |
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Independent Control: Features two independently adjustable outputs to customize circular and longitudinal magnetic fields individually.
Model X
Multi-Directional High-Throughput
Combines AC, Half-Wave DC (HWDC), and 1-Phase Full-Wave DC (1P-FWDC) for versatile, multi-directional magnetization.
| Machine Type | A2-3000 | HDA2-3000 | HFA3-3000 | A2-6000 | HDA2-6000 | HFA3-6000 |
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| AC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| HWDC | – | 3,000 | 3,000 | – | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| FWDC | – | – | 3,000 | – | – | 6,000 |
| Mains Power Supply | 230 / 380 / 415 / 460 / 575 V, 50 or 60 Hz (Shall be confirmed before P/O) | ||
| Clamping Length | 500 / 1,500 / 2,500 / 3,500 / 5,000 mm 19.7 / 59.1 / 98.43 / 137.8 / 196.9 in (500 as the length is only for 3,000 A; 6,000 A shall begin from 1,500) |
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| Coil Diameter | 400 / 520 / 640 mm 15.75 / 20.47 / 25.2 in (5 Turns / Coil at center in-between contacts) |
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| Duty Cycle | 5% duty cycle of 0.5 seconds on, 10 seconds off at maximum output | ||
| Compress Air | Minimum 5 bar (buyer to provide regulator) | ||
| Agitation Tank | 70 L for clamping length 500 mm (19.7 in) 100 L for clamping length 501 – 5,000 mm (19.7 – 196.9 in) |
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Maximum Efficiency: Detects defects in all orientations in a single magnetization cycle, dramatically speeding up component throughput.
Model Y
High-Power Heavy-Duty Performance
PROMAG's most powerful wet-method fluorescent MPI bench, delivering 6,000 to 10,000 A of 3-Phase Full-Wave DC (3P-FWDC).
| Machine Type | 3FDA-6020 | 3FDA-6040 | 3FDA-1040 | 3FDA-1060 |
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| AC | 2,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 6,000 |
| HWDC | – | – | – | – |
| FWDC | 6,000 | 6,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Mains Power Supply | 230 / 380 / 415 / 460 / 575 V, 50 or 60 Hz (Shall be confirmed before P/O) | ||
| Clamping Length | 500 / 1,500 / 2,500 / 3,500 / 5,000 mm 19.7 / 59.1 / 98.43 / 137.8 / 196.9 in |
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| Coil Diameter | 400 / 520 / 640 mm 15.75 / 20.47 / 25.2 in (5 Turns / Coil at center in-between contacts) |
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| Duty Cycle | 5% duty cycle of 0.5 seconds on, 10 seconds off at maximum output | ||
| Compress Air | Minimum 5 bar (buyer to provide regulator) | ||
| Agitation Tank | 70 L for clamping length 500 mm (19.7 in) 100 L for clamping length 501 – 5,000 mm (19.7 – 196.9 in) |
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Maximum Sensitivity: Provides deep, high-power magnetization for crystal-clear surface and sub-surface flaw indications with optimal energy efficiency.



