FPI System

PROMAG Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) Systems provide complete inspection solutions for detecting fine surface defects in critical components. From compact inspection stations to fully automated production lines, systems can be configured to suit different production volumes, facility layouts, and inspection requirements. Designed for demanding applications across aerospace, MRO, automotive, and heavy industry, PROMAG FPI systems support reliable and consistent inspection performance.

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Key Features

  • Complete FPI systems available from individual stations to fully automated multi-station lines
  • Designed in accordance with ASTM E1417, NADCAP, AMS-2644, and ASTM E165 requirements
  • Flexible layouts including straight-line, L-shaped, U-shaped, and multi-line configurations
  • Space-efficient system design tailored to available facility layouts
  • Manual, semi-automated, and fully automated material handling options
  • Supports Water-Washable (Method A) penetrant processes for efficient, high-throughput inspection
  • Supports Post-Emulsified Lipophilic (Method B) and Hydrophilic (Method D) processes for enhanced detection of micro flaws
  • Configurable inspection stations and process stages to meet specific production requirements
  • Modular station & cabin design with customized capabilities allowing to meet different space limitations and requests.
  • Suitable for small-batch inspection as well as high-volume production environments
  • Designed to improve inspection efficiency, workplace safety, and process consistency

Applications

  • Aerospace component inspection
  • Aircraft manufacturing and MRO operations
  • Turbine disc and engine component inspection
  • Automotive component manufacturing
  • Precision metal component inspection
  • Heavy industry and machinery inspection
  • Safety-critical component quality control
  • High-volume production and automated inspection lines

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ECO 

A compact all-in-one FPI system for facilities seeking reliable inspection performance within limited floor space and budget.

  • Highlights: NADCAP Certified · User-Friendly · Dust-Proof · Corrosion-Resistant
  • Design: All-in-one modular architecture
  • Process: Penetrant · Drying · Development · Darkroom inspection
  • Preferred For: Training facilities, certification programs, technical institutions
  • Options: Single station units available
  • Automation: Manual

Compact. Efficient. Complete.

Semi Automatic

Human-machine collaboration delivering a highly flexible, program-controlled solution.

  • Standards: ASTM E1417 · AMS-2644 · ASTM E165 · NADCAP
  • Methods: Method A · Method D · Method A + D
  • Cost Saving: Shed Sheet design returns excess penetrant — 30% to 40% saved
  • Developer: Dynamic cloud application forming a dry powder, with dust collection
  • Safety: Pinch-point sensors on all pneumatic points
  • Handling: Manual

Flexibility Meets Performance.

Fully Automated

Engineered for high-volume production and stringent aerospace specifications, minimizing labor dependencies.

  • Standards: ASTM E1417 · AMS 2644 · ASTM E165 · NADCAP Accredited
  • Processing: Zero-intervention, PLC-governed
  • Throughput: Continuous — operator-induced variability eliminated
  • Line Layout: 10 stations · Loading → Inspection
  • Transport: 200 lb pneumatic lifter · corrosion-proof conveyor
  • Control: PLC with HMI · remote troubleshooting · NADCAP logging

Providing Smart, Integrated Solutions.

Customized

Highly adaptable, custom-engineered designs tailored for complex geometries, oversized workpieces, or unconventional facility layouts.

  • Configurations: Overhead Rail · Hoist System · Gantry-Type · Monorail
  • Conveyance: Overhead rail · hoist · gantry · multi-tanks with monorail
  • Application: Electrostatic spraying · Robotic spray
  • Control: Parameter controlled by PLC with HMI
  • Fixturing: For suspensions

Tailored for Complex Geometries.

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