SAE AMS2644E-2006
Inspection Material@ Penetrant
- Standard No.
- SAE AMS2644E-2006
- Release Date
- 2006
- Published By
- SAE - SAE International
- Status
- Replace By
- SAE AMS2644F-2013
- Latest
- SAE AMS2644H-2020
- Scope
- PurposeThis specification establishes the classification@ technical requirements@ tests@ and test procedures for the qualification@ approval@ and quality verification of all materials used in the liquid penetrant methods of inspection with the exception of those excluded in the application section.The qualifying agency for direct U.S. Military procurement is the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory AFRL/MLSA@ 2179 12th Street@ Rm 122@ Wright-Patterson Air Force Base@ OH@ 45433-7718@ (937) 656-9151. AFRL/MLSA will maintain the qualified products list for military procurement of penetrant materials@ replacing QPL-25135@ and will audit and approve other testing facilities to perform all or portions of the tests contained herein.ApplicationThis specification is applicable to penetrant materials used in manufacturing and maintenance operations. It is intended to be used by prime contractors in establishing an approved products list (QPL) for use by themselves and their suppliers. It does not cover such special application products as liquid oxygen compatible@ high or low temperatures@ thixotropic@ reverse fluorescent@ and dye precipitation penetrant systems.Safety - Hazardous MaterialsWhile the materials@ methods@ applications@ and processes described or referenced in this specification may involve the use of hazardous materials@ this specification does not address the hazards which may be involved in such use. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure familiarity with the safe and proper use of any hazardous materials and to take necessary precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of all personnel involved.ClassificationPenetrant systems covered by this specification are to be classified as follows:Penetrants shall be of the following types@ methods@ and sensitivity levels:Type 1 Fluorescent DyeType 2 Visible DyeMethod A Water washableMethod B Post emulsifiable@ lipophilicMethod C Solvent removableMethod D Post emulsifiable@ hydrophilicSensitivity level 1/2 Ultra lowSensitivity level 1 LowSensitivity level 2 MediumSensitivity level 3 HighSensitivity level 4 Ultra highSensitivity level 1/2 applies to Type 1@ Method A penetrants only. There is no sensitivity level classification for Type 2 penetrant systems.Developers shall be of the following forms:Form a Dry powderForm b Water solubleForm c Water suspendibleForm d Nonaqueous Type 1 Fluorescent (solvent based)Form e Nonaqueous Type 2 Visible Dye (solvent based)Form f Special ApplicationSolvent Removers shall be of the following classes:Class 1 HalogenatedClass 2 NonhalogenatedClass 3 Special application
SAE AMS2644E-2006 history
- 1970 SAE AMS2644H-2020 Inspection Material, Penetrant
- 2019 SAE AMS2644G-2019 Inspection Material, Penetrant
- 2013 SAE AMS2644F-2013 Inspection Material, Penetrant
- 2006 SAE AMS2644E-2006 Inspection Material@ Penetrant
- 2003 SAE AMS2644D-2003 Inspection Material@ Penetrant
- 2002 SAE AMS2644C-2002 Inspection Material@ Penetrant (Should Be Used Instead of MIL-I-25135@ Which Was Cancelled on 13 March 1998)
- 2001 SAE AMS2644B-2001 Inspection Material@ Penetrant (Should Be Used Instead of MIL-I-25135@ Which Was Cancelled on 13 March 1998)
- 2000 SAE AMS2644A-2000 Inspection Material@ Penetrant
- 1996 SAE AMS2644-1996 Inspection Material@ Penetrant
