NORD-TEST
The NORD-TEST penetrant system is
- applicable universally from -5 °C to +50 °C
- dehalogenated and solpher-free
(confirmed acc. to ASTM E165-02 and ASTM D516-02, tested and certified acc. to EN ISO 3452-2 and KWU)
ATTENTION:.
For applications within the range of -5 °C to +10 °C penetration time must be Extended.
The NORD-TEST penetrant system tested and approved according to
- DIN EN ISO 3452-2
- KTA
and fulfils the requirements of
- Lloyd's Register of Shipping
- Bureau Vertitas
- Bureau Central Hollandais
- Germanischer Lloyd
- MIL-I-25135/QPL-25135
- AMS 2644
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
- ASTM E165
- ASTM E1417
Fluorescent Penetrant Testing
TYPE I penetrant according to EN ISO 3452-2
HELLING testing product system NORD-TEST offeres the following fluorescent penetrants:
Blue fluorescent | NORD-TEST FP 90 Blau N (Intrinsic colour transparent) | |
Yellow-green fluorescent | NORD-TEST FP 93 TU |
Colour Contrast Penetrant Testing
TYPE II penetrant according to EN ISO 3452-2
HELLING NORD-TEST Colour Contrast Penetrants are
- highly sensitive
class 2 according to EN ISO 3452-2
The HELLING standard system for coulour contrast penetrant testing consists of:
Remover | NORD-TEST U 87 | |
Penetrant | NORD-TEST U 88 | |
Developer | NORD-TEST U 89 |
Suitable for food industry is the penetrant:
Fluorescent Colour Contrast Penetrant Testing
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TYPE III penetrant according to EN ISO 3452-2
HELLING offers the following NORD-TEST Fluorecent Colour Contrast Penetrant:
Red fluorescent | NORD-TEST Rot 3000 |
This fluorescent contrast colour penetrant is
- Ultra-high sensitive (Class 2 accord. to EN ISO 3452-2)
- AZO-free
- Well removable
- Biodegradable

1 Set contains:
- 6 x aerosol NORD-TEST Reiniger U 87 (remover)
- 2 x aerosol NORD-TEST ROT 3000 Penetrant
- 4 x aerosol NORD-TEST Entwickler U 89 (developer)

- Solvent-based (alcohol basis)
- Halogen-free (class 2)
- Ecological harmless
- Fast evaporating
- No residues
METHOD
- C Solvent
- E Water and solvent




Red penetrant for colour contrast penetrant testing (TYPE II)
- Highly sensitive (class 2)
- Dark red
- Good wetting
- Easy washable
- Minor odour
METHOD
- A Water
- C Solvent
- E Water and solvent




White developer
- Very fine-grained
- Alcohol basis
- Creates homogeneous layer
- Short drying time
FORM
- e Solvent-based




Red fluorescent penetrant (TYPE III)
- AZO-free
- Biodegradable
- Slight smell
- Very well washable
- Red fluorescent under UV light
METHOD
- A Water
- C Solvent
- E Water and solvent




Blue fluorescent penetrant (class 2)
TYPE I (intrinsic colour transparent)
For specific applications to avoid discouloration of sensitive surfaces
METHOD
- A Water
- C Solvent-removable
- E Water and solvent



Food-safe colour contrast penetrant (class 2)
- Contains ingredients which are permitted for food industry
- Human toxicological harmless
- Also applicable for conventional use
METHOD
- C Solvent-removable
