The PSM-5 Penetrant System Monitoring Panel provides a quick means of determining the continued serviceability of liquid penetrant inspection systems: fluorescent or visible; water-washable; post-emulsifiable, or pre-wash.

The panel verifies that all elements – penetrant emulsifier, wash, dryer, and developer – are functioning properly. It brings attention major shifts in the system’s operating parameters.

USA FiveStar Incorporated manufactures each PSM-5 panel to P&WA specifications. A stainless steel panel, 0.090″ thick and measuring 4 x 6 inches. A chrome or grit plated strip runs the length of one side of the panel. Five cracked starbursts are evenly spaced in the chrome or grit plating in order of magnitude; the largest is readily visible with low sensitivity penetrants, while the smallest is difficult to observe even with high sensitivity materials.

*This item is NOT currently in stock and has an extended lead time. Please contact us with any questions prior to ordering.

There are two versions of the panel.

Polished – the chrome plated section is polished and mirror-like.

Grit Blasted – the chrome section has been lightly grit blasted to dull the mirror finish. 

While no two panels are identical – crack patterns vary because chrome plating properties and thickness cannot be controlled precisely – each panel conforms to P&WA specifications as confirmed and certified by the FiveStar Incorporated laboratory.