The Three-Step Crack Check™ Process

Visible dye penetrant testing is a three-step inspection process used to detect surface-breaking flaws in welds, castings, and other nonporous metal components. The Crack Check™ system guides users through each essential stage: clean, penetrate, and develop.

Clean

Start with a properly prepared surface. Crack Check™ Cleaner removes oils, soils, and contaminants that can interfere with accurate inspection results.

Penetrate

Crack Check™ Penetrant flows into surface-breaking flaws, helping reveal discontinuities that may otherwise go undetected during visual inspection.

Develop

Crack Check™ Developer draws penetrant indications to the surface and enhances their visibility for clearer, easier evaluation.

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