Magnaflux

Magnaflux makes non-destructive testing (NDT) products. Its penetrants, magnetic particles, UV lamps and inspection benches let aerospace, automotive and heavy industry inspectors find cracks and flaws in parts without damaging them. The company is based in Glenview, Illinois, was founded more than 90 years ago, and is part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

Products

• Liquid penetrant testing: penetrants, emulsifiers, developers, cleaners and penetrant inspection equipment, including custom lines
• Magnetic particle inspection: particles and carriers, wet benches such as the ST700 high volume bench, mobile power packs, multidirectional units and the Y-2 AC yoke
• LED UV-A lamps, handheld and overhead, including the EV6000
• Ultrasonic couplants
• Accessories for daily system checks, such as flux indicators and QQIs

Services

• PeneCert test services, which check in-use penetrant, emulsifier and developer for contamination so shops stay within ASTM E1417 and AMS 2644
• Online certificate lookup by batch number for consumables made in the USA
• Technical articles, videos, checklists and guides on penetrant and magnetic particle methods and the standards behind them

Where it works

Headquarters and US manufacturing in Glenview, Illinois. Regional offices in Swindon, UK (Europe, Middle East, Africa and CIS), Essingen, Germany, Shanghai, China and Medak District, India, with distributors elsewhere.

Company facts

• Founded over 90 years ago; part of ITW, a Fortune 300 manufacturer
• Customers named on its site include Boeing, General Electric, Ford and Siemens
• Its products are used to inspect aircraft parts, engine parts and structures after many takeoffs and landings
• Focus on products that are safe to use and environmentally responsible

Contact

Email: support@magnaflux.com
Europe: sales.eu@magnaflux.com, +44 1793 524566

FAQ

What is Magnaflux known for?

Liquid penetrant and magnetic particle inspection products, plus UV lamps and inspection equipment.

Does Magnaflux test my penetrant?

Yes. Its PeneCert service checks in-use penetrant, emulsifier and developer against industry standards.

Details from magnaflux.com, October 2026.