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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Product information:

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.

Magnetization Type:  AC & DC
Magnetization Direction:  Single-Directional
Phase: 1 Phase
Max Current Capacity: 6,000 – 10,000 A
Machine Type A-3000 HDA-3030 A-6000 HDA-6060 FDA-6060
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
Coil Diameter 400 / 520 / 640 mm
15.75 / 20.47 / 25.2 in
(5 Turns / Coil at center in-between contacts)
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)

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.

Magnetization Type: AC, HWDC & 1P-FWDC
Magnetization Direction: Multi-Directional
Phase: 1 Phase
Max Current Capacity: 6,000 – 10,000 A
Machine Type A2-3000 HDA2-3000 HFA3-3000 A2-6000 HDA2-6000 HFA3-6000
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)
Coil Diameter 400 / 520 / 640 mm
15.75 / 20.47 / 25.2 in
(5 Turns / Coil at center in-between contacts)
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)

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).

Magnetization Type: AC & 3-Phase FWDC
Mag. Direction: Single-Directional
Phase: 3 Phase
Max Current Capacity: 6,000 – 10,000 A
Machine Type 3FDA-6020 3FDA-6040 3FDA-1040 3FDA-1060
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
Coil Diameter 400 / 520 / 640 mm
15.75 / 20.47 / 25.2 in
(5 Turns / Coil at center in-between contacts)
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)

Maximum Sensitivity: Provides deep, high-power magnetization for crystal-clear surface and sub-surface flaw indications with optimal energy efficiency.

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