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A sustainable approach to the design of
a fluorescent penetrant inspection system
A world class manufacturing facility
demands world class equipment. The
REL Stationary Fluorescent Penetrant
Inspection (FPI) system, Glo-Black Model
MLF 250, sets the world class standard.
World-class design equipment standards
governed the MLF 250 from concept to
manufacture. All of the materials and
material processing are documented and
included in the system hazardous material
management plan. Future hazardous
material findings can be addressed during
the 50-year design life of this system.
The distinct brushed finish aesthetics are
a direct result of the application of design for
the environment principles which have
guided the product development. These
design principles allow for several
advantages, including: the maximizing of air
quality, because there is no painting or
plating carried out; the maximization of shop
cleanliness, because there is no potential to
produce foreign object debris from coating
debris, as well as the maximization of
environmental awareness upon
decommissioning thanks to the lack of any
HAZMAT coatings. This entire system is
manufactured from corrosion resistant 304
stainless steel and 5083 aluminum.
Ergonomic considerations and operator
safety are evident in structural design
features of the Glo-Black Model MLF 250,
such as the working height of the system
and the tank orientation of the system. These
considerations also maximize operator safety
when reaching into tanks to dip and rinse
parts. Component ergonomics are evident
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when looking at the palm actuated spray
guns, large process push buttons, and the
system mounted LED Glo-Black lamps that
adorn the inspection modules. These design
features maximize operator comfort and
minimize operator fatigue and injury.
Safety design features of the system
include one lock-out point per energy source
and are located for easy accessibility in the
event of planned or professional
maintenance. Visual reference features on
pressure and temperature gages, audible
timers, and indicating lights are included to
assist the operator in part processing and
system functionality.
The MLF 250 was engineered to reduce
floor space usage while increasing part
volume throughput and has the highest
space efficiency, with a part volume per
footprint area (PV/FA) ratio of 1.12. The MLF
250 underwent dynamic durability testing to
comply with MIL-STD-810G ratings for impact,
vibration, acceleration, and extreme
environmental testing. All of these
engineered design considerations mean the
MLF 250 is the toughest, most space
efficient, and most conformable FPI system
on the planet earth. \\
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1 // The working height
and tank orientation of the
inspection system have
been optimized for safety
2 // The system’s controls
have been ergonomically
designed for ease of use
3 // The inspection
system has been designed
to take up as little floor
space as possible
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