Automotive
As the automotive sector drives forward the development of safer, less polluting and sustainable transport such as automated and ‘self-driving’ vehicles NDT testing to assure public safety remains vitally important.
UV inspection plays a critical part in ensuring the safety of automotive components used for manufacturing, maintenance and repair. UV Light Technology manufactures a range of UV equipment, designed for professional non-destructive testing.
The Midas, Midas Mini and Midas Micro blacklights are designed for fluorescent inspection professionals who need UV technology that conforms with RRES 90061, ASTM E3022 and Airbus AITM6-1001 for non-destructive testing. The Olympus Hand, Olympus Flood, Titan, Enigma UVA LED and Enigma XL UVA LED products conform with RRES 90061 and Airbus AITM6-1001.
We understand that failures due to what may be regarded as minor defects such as stress cracks, manufacturing defects or metal fatigue can have catastrophic consequences. Effective NDT inspections detect the potential for failures before they happen and enhance the reliability and safety of the automotive sector.
At the manufacturing stage NDT inspection provides assurance of the integrity of raw materials such as metals and composites before they are used to manufacture components. Inspectors will look for surface and internal imperfections that can impact the reliability or safety of the part.
UV lamps have been used as an integral process to improve quality and productivity in automotive processes, from inspection of engines to detect leaks, plastic components prior to painting, and curing of UV curable paints and primers.
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Fluid leak detection
UV lamps are used in conjunction with UV tracers and dyes to identify the source of leaks. UV fluorescent additive is mixed with a fluid system such as water, oils, fuels, coolants and refrigerants. The equipment is operated as normal to allow the fluorescent additive to circulate throughout.
Inspection under UV blacklight of all external surfaces, pipework, joints and coils will reveal leaks as a bright fluorescent yellow/green glow. This process can be used for routine quality control or trouble shooting procedures and offers improved probability of fluid leak detection.
Particle contamination
Detecting small particles that can cause issues further down the production process can help companies improve quality control and reduce waste.
UV blacklights for fluorescent inspection of:
- Clean rooms and controlled environments
- Surfaces prior to paint or lacquer spraying
- Non-woven, medical grade textile products
- Liquid crystal displays