Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) Equipment

AS 5282 Test Ring

Ketos Test Ring


Tool Steel Ring

The AS 5282 Test Ring (formerly known as the Ketos Test Ring) is a quick test method for ensuring an MPI process is suitable for detecting a type of defect.

The AS 5282 Ring consists of a ring with a series of drilled holes in different positions. The holes closest to the outer circumference simulate shallow defects while the holes closest to the centre of the ring simulate deep sub-surface discontinuities which would typically only be found using a DC current.


Conforms to:

  • ASTM E709-08 (Sections 14.2.2, 20.6.7 & 20.8.4)
  • ASTM E1444/E1444M-12 (Section 7.1.2, Annex A4)
  • ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Section V, Article 7: T-766.1)
  • SAE AS5282

Using the AS 5282 Test Ring

A test is performed by mounting the AS 5282 Test Ring on a central conductor in a threader bar configuration with the ring at 90 degrees to a coil centreline. By applying a current flow shot through the threader bar the defects in the AS 5282 Test Ring can be seen around the circumference of the ring in a series of lines.

Below are the minimum number of holes that should be observed for compliance to the standards listed:
 

Type of suspension Amperage (FWDC or HWDC) Minimum number of holes indicated

Fluorescent
(wet)

500
1000
1500
2500
3500

3
5
6
7
9

Visible
(wet)

500
1000
1500
2500
​3500
3
4
5
6
8
Dry Powder 500
1000
1500
2500
​3500
4
6
7
8
9

 

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