CGM Cigiemme
Magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection systems, consumables and reference pieces from Italy.
About CGM Cigiemme
CGM Cigiemme S.p.A. is an Italian company headquartered in Opera (Milan) that designs and manufactures Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) systems — from standard benches and yokes to highly customised in-line inspection plants.
Alongside its equipment, CGM produces a complete range of MT and PT consumables — fluorescent and colour-contrast penetrants, developers, detergents, magnetic concentrates, ready-to-use magnetic liquids, wet and dry magnetic powders, suspension vehicles and additives — plus reference blocks, test pieces and verification instruments.
CGM's MT systems are offered for specific sectors — aerospace, automotive, railway, pipe ends, couplings and round bars/billets — together with demagnetization tunnels. The company also supplies ultrasonic couplants.
Technologies
The inspection and measurement technologies CGM Cigiemme manufactures.
Industries served
Manufacturing sectors where CGM Cigiemme technology is typically applied.
Applications
Typical inspection and quality-control tasks CGM Cigiemme systems address.
Products grouped by application
Organized by CGM Cigiemme product category. Each product links to its dedicated page with features, specifications, images and videos.
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
Penetrant Inspection Systems
3 ProductsTank, cabin and mixed tank–cabin penetrant lines, manual to fully automatic, for S2–S4 sensitivities.
Cabin systems
Cabin penetrating liquid systems involve the application of penetrating liquid on the surface of the piece being examined by spraying inside cabins equipped with an optimal suction system.
Mixed tank – cabin systems
The mixed liquid penetrating systems for tanks and cabins have been developed by CGM CIGIEMME S.p.A to provide the customer with the high flexibility characteristic of booth systems and the high process control, typical of tank systems.
Tank systems
Most of the time, tank liquid penetrant systems include the immersion of the examined items into the liquid penetrant used.
Fluorescent Penetrants
10 ProductsMagisglow water-washable and ECO Water Fluor water-based fluorescent penetrants, from Level ½ to Level 4.
ECO Water Fluor 1
ECO Water Fluor 1 is a water-based fluorescent penetrant that can be eliminated with water, with very low environmental impact as it is easily degradable, being free of persistent and bioaccumulative substances.
ECO Water Fluor 3
ECO Water Fluor 3 is a water-based fluorescent penetrant that can be washed with water, with very low environmental impact as it is easily degradable, being free of persistent and bioaccumulative substances.
ECO Water Fluor 9
ECO Water Fluor 9 is a water-based fluorescent penetrant that can be washed with water, with very low environmental impact as it is easily degradable, being free of persistent and bioaccumulative substances.
Magisglow 1
Magisglow 1 is a water washable fluorescent penetrant featuring excellent washability and has the lowest sensitivity level available in CGM’s range of fluorescent penetrants.
Magisglow 17
Magisglow 17 is a water-washable fluorescent penetrant with excellent washability.
Magisglow 3
Magisglow 3 is a water-washable fluorescent penetrant characterized by excellent washability.
Magisglow 30 Spray
Spray version of the high sensitivity water-washable fluorescent penetrant Magisglow 30.
Magisglow 9
Magisglow 9 is a water-washable fluorescent penetrant with excellent washability.
Magisglow Waterfluor 100
Water-based, water-washable fluorescent penetrant — Type I, Method A, Level 2 (EN ISO 3452-2).
Colour-Contrast Penetrants
4 ProductsRed dye penetrants in spray, plus the Rotvel Avio Stick for high-temperature inspection.
ECO Water Red
ECO Water Red is a water-washable, color-contrast, UV-fluorescent penetrant with excellent resolution when detecting indications of surface discontinuities.
RED WW Spray
Spray version of RED WW, a water-or solvent-washable red dye penetrant with good resolution in detecting indications of surface discontinuity.
Rotvel Avio B Spray
Spray version of Rotvel Avio B, a water-or solvent-washable red dye penetrant with excellent resolution in detecting indications of surface discontinuity.
Rotvel Avio Stick
The Rotvel Avio Stick is a color contrast penetrant for high temperature inspections with excellent resolution in detecting surface discontinuity indications.
Developers
1 ProductNon-aqueous solvent-based developer for fluorescent and colour-contrast processes.
Rotrivel U Spray
Spray version of the fast-evaporating, non-aqueous, non-halogenated solvent-based developer that creates an opaque white background for high-contrast inspection.
Detergents, Cleaners & Leak Testing
4 ProductsDegreasing detergents for spray, immersion and ultrasonic tanks, and Schiumvel leak-detection foam.
Detergent Type 149
Detergent type 149 is a colourless, slightly acidic degreasing cleaner for spray, immersion or ultrasonic applications.
Detergent Type Clean 19 AI
CLEAN 19 AI Detergent is a non-foaming, non-flocculating cleaner that leaves no deposits on the nozzles.
Detergent Type Clean 91 IA
CLEAN 91 IA Type Detergent is a slightly alkaline amber-coloured liquid cleaner used especially for ultrasonic cleaning baths.
Schiumvel
A product based on surfactants that detects gas or compressed air leaks in pipes, valves, hoses, fittings, cylinders, pressure tanks, etc.
PT Reference Blocks & Accessories
8 ProductsTAM panels, crack comparators, nickel test panels, reference blocks and a refractometer for process control.
Liquid Penetrant Comparator Block
Aluminum Sensitivity Test Block is used to verify the performance of the penetrant liquid at nonstandard temperatures.
Pair of Test Panel Nickel 10-20-30-50 Micron
A set of two panels made by plating a brass panel first with brittle nickel, then with chrome.
Portable Optical Refractometer – Model 101 ATC
Portable refractometer for normal production checks in various industrial sectors.
Reference Block Type II
The Type II reference block is designed to verify the continuity over time of the liquid penetrant effectiveness.
Swing Away TAM 190466 Crack Comparator
The Tam 190466 Swing Comparator presents highly fluorescent, sharp-angled “feeler gauge” style traces for linear and round indications.
TAM Panel 135273 Crack Comparator
The crack comparator is used to measure the actual size of indications identified during the liquid penetrant inspection process.
TAM Panel 146040 – Stainless Steel
The stainless steel TAM Panel is made by Hoffmann and consists of a 0.100” (2.5 mm) stainless steel plate.
TAM Panel – In Stainless Steel
It is the same model of TAM Panel produced by Hoffmann, but made by CGM.
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
MT Benches, Generators & Yokes
3 ProductsStandard magnetic benches, electromagnetic generators and AC/DC, battery and permanent-magnet yokes.
Standard magnetic benches
Universal magnetic benches for the magnetic inspection of ferromagnetic components (small, medium or large dimensions).
Yokes
The mode of operation of the Yoke is based on electromagnetic principle: when a coil (or solenoid) is crossed by electricity, a magnetic field is generated.
MT Systems & Demagnetization
7 ProductsSector-specific MT systems and in-line demagnetization tunnels.
MT Demagnetization tunnels
After the magnetic test, the pieces usually need to be subjected to a process of demagnetization in order to bring their residual magnetizing value into the limits that are imposed by the reference standards.
MT Systems and benches for aerospace sector
The Aerospace Industry is undoubtedly a sector where quality controls play a fundamental role.
MT Systems and benches for automotive sector
In the last decade, automotive market has recorded a huge increase in manufacturing quality.
MT systems for couplings
Oil&Gas business is still one of the most important market for all NDT technologies.
MT systems for railway sector
In view of the high demand and development in the high-speed train context, in the last few years Non Destructive Testing sector has gained more relevance: the high quality and the reliability of the products have become fundamental.
MT systems for round bars and square billets
In the industrial manufacturing chain, it is very important to start the quality control from the raw material.
Magnetic Liquid Concentrates
10 ProductsPAD and PKD fluorescent and black magnetic concentrates for water or oil baths.
PAD 150/50
PAD 150/50 is a fluid concentrate of fluorescent magnetic powder to be diluted in water, for wet magnetic particle inspection method.
PAD 31-73/50
PAD 31-73/50 is a fluid concentrate of fluorescent magnetic powder to be diluted in water, for wet magnetic particle inspection method.
PAD 31-74/50
PAD 31-74/50 is a fluid concentrate of fluorescent magnetic powder to be diluted in water, for wet magnetic particle inspection method.
PAD 31-75/100
PAD 31-75/100 is a fluid concentrate of fluorescent magnetic powder to be diluted in water, for wet magnetic particle inspection method.
PAD 31-76/500
PAD 31-76/500 is a fluid concentrate of fluorescent magnetic powder to be diluted in water, for wet magnetic particle inspection method.
PAD 35/50
PAD 35/50 is a fluid concentrate of black magnetic powder to be diluted in water, for wet magnetic particle inspection method.
PAD 755/50
PAD 755/50 is a fluid concentrate of fluorescent magnetic powder to be diluted in water, for wet magnetic particle inspection method.
PKD 31-73/50
PKD 31-73/50 is a fluorescent magnetic powder concentrate in petroleum used to prepare suspensions for wet magnetic particle testing.
PKD 35/50
PKD 35/50 is a black magnetic powder concentrate in petroleum used to prepare suspensions for wet magnetic particle testing.
PKD 755/50
PKD 755/50 is a fluorescent magnetic powder concentrate in petroleum used to prepare suspensions for wet magnetic particle testing.
Ready-to-Use Magnetic Liquids
7 ProductsLA water-based and LK hydrocarbon-based magnetic liquids, including aerosol versions.
LA 150
LA 150 is a ready-to-use suspension of fluorescent magnetic powder in water, for wet magnetic particle testing method.
LA 31.73
LA 31-73 is a ready-to-use suspension of fluorescent magnetic powder in water, for wet magnetic particle testing method.
LA 755
LA 755 is a ready-to-use suspension of fluorescent magnetic powder in water, for wet magnetic particle testing method.
LK 31-73
LK 31-73 is a ready-to-use suspension of fluorescent magnetic powder in hydrocarbons for wet magnetic particle testing.
LK 35 Spray
Spray version of the ready-to-use suspension of black magnetic powder in hydrocarbons LK 35, for wet magnetic particle testing method.
LK 35
LK 35 is a ready-to-use hydrocarbons-based black magnetic particle powder suspension for visible wet method magnetic particle testing.
LK 755
LK 755 is a ready-to-use suspension of fluorescent magnetic powder in hydrocarbons for wet magnetic particle testing.
Magnetic Powders (Wet & Dry)
11 ProductsK-series powders for wet suspensions and P4-series coloured powders for the dry method.
Magnetic Powder K 150
K 150 is a fluorescent atomized magnetic powder used to prepare suspensions for magnetic particle inspection – wet method.
Magnetic Powder K 31.73
K 31.73 is a fluorescent atomized magnetic powder used to prepare suspensions for magnetic particle inspection – wet method.
Magnetic Powder K 35
K 35 is a black atomized magnetic powder used to prepare suspensions for magnetic particle inspection – wet method.
Magnetic Powder K 40
K 40 is an atomized red magnetic powder used to prepare suspensions for magnetic particle inspection – wet method
Magnetic Powder K 755
K 755 is a fluorescent atomized magnetic powder used to prepare suspensions for magnetic particle inspection – wet method.
Magnetic Powder P4.10
The grey dye magnetic powder P4.1o is used for dry magnetic particle inspection in white light.
Magnetic Powder P4.12
The blue dye magnetic powder P4.12 is used for dry magnetic particle inspection in white light.
Magnetic Powder P4.14
The red dye magnetic powder P4.14 is used for dry magnetic particle inspection and allows inspection both in white light and in UV light.
Magnetic Powder P4.16
The black dye magnetic powder P4.16 is used for dry magnetic particle inspection in white light.
Magnetic Powder P4.18
The yellow dye magnetic powder P4.18 is used for dry magnetic particle inspection and allows inspection in both white light and UV light.
Magnetic Powder P4.24
The yellow dye magnetic powder P4.24 is used for dry magnetic particle inspection and allows inspection both in white light and in UV light.
Suspension Vehicles & Water Additives
6 ProductsKerosenoil suspension vehicles and water conditioners — defoamers, wetting agent and rust inhibitor.
Ata Fluid A44
Ata Fluid A44 is an excellent defoam and anticorrosive concentrated liquid used for the conditioning of water-based magnetic particles suspensions.
Defoamer A43
Defoamer A43 is a concentrated liquid used for the conditioning of water-based magnetic particles suspensions
Kerosenoil K 41
Kerosenoil K 41 is a refined petroleum distillate used for the suspension of magnetic particles, wet method.
Kerosenoil K 42
Kerosenoil K 42 is a refined petroleum distillate used for the suspension of magnetic particles, wet method.
Rust Inhibitor 1883
The 1883 Rust Inhibitor Concentrate is an excellent water-miscible liquid product used when effective corrosion inhibition is required, without generating foam or causing significant alterations to the physical properties of the water itself.
Wetting Agent A38
Wetting Agent A38 is an excellent concentrated liquid defoamer and wetting agent for the conditioning of water-based magnetic particles suspensions.
Contrast Paint & Cleaners
3 ProductsVecoplast white contrast paint and Velnet/Solnet cleaner/remover.
Vecoplast Spray
Spray version of the ready-to-use, fast evaporating contrast paint Vecoplast.
Vecoplast
Vecoplast is a ready-to-use, fast evaporating contrast paint which generates a high opacity thin white film, useful for improving particle visibility during wet and dry magnetic particle inspection.
Velnet/Solnet Spray
Spray version of the solvent Velnet/Solnet, to be used for the preliminary cleaning before liquid penetrant inspection and penetrant washing in case of solvent removable liquid penetrant.
MT Reference Blocks & Test Instruments
13 ProductsMTU and Type II blocks, QQIs, strips, rings, Berthold test, gaussmeter, ammeter, luxmeter and sedimentation tubes.
Bar For MT Equipment Testing
This very complex sample, 400 x 30 x 10 mm H in size, containing a series of holes of various diameters positioned at different depths and directions that simulate subsurface discontinuities, allows an extremely effective verification of the MT system performance.
Digital Luxmeter Type ILM 1332A
The digital luxmeter is an instrument used for measuring light intensity (white light), with spectral sensitivity close to the standard Cie photopic curve.
Flexible Laminated Strips
Flexible Laminated Strips are used to indicate the presence and the intensity of the magnetic field during magnetic particle inspection.
Tool Steel Ring
The AS 5282 type ring sample is magnetic test method accessory with pre-drilled holes at increasing depth starting from the edge, designed to replicate surface discontinuities.
Magnetic Stripe Card − Type 2000
The Type 2000 Magnetic Stripe Card is a tool used for instantly evaluation of the performance of the wet fluorescent magnetic particle materials.
Gaussmeter
The Gaussmeter is a portable, calibrated residual field and polarity indicator, with leather sheath, used to measure residual magnetism remaining in the tested workpieces after magnetization or to verify demagnetization.
Reference Block Type II
The Reference Block Type 2 is used to evaluate the sensitivity of magnetic ink.
Sedimentation Glass Tube
The pear-shaped centrifuge sedimentation glass tube is used to monitor the bath magnetic particle concentration and the level of contamination of the bath.
Shims type / QQIs
The Quantitative Quality Indicators (QQIs) are one of the most used method of assuring proper field direction and adequate field strength.
Standard Digital Ammeter
The standards require periodical checks of magnetic particle inspection equipment has to be periodically checked to maintain its original performance (calibration verification).
The Reference Block Type I / MTU Test Block
The Reference Block Type I / MTU Test Block is a prompt test of magnetic ink effectiveness.
Ultrasonic Couplants
UT Couplants
6 ProductsGel, liquid and powder couplants for contact ultrasonic testing.
Green Gel U 45
Green Gel U 45 is a water-based thixotropic green coupling gel that can be used in the temperature range -20°C / 120°C.
Powder U 55+AC
U 55+AC is a powder used for the preparation of a transparent water-based coupling gel, the viscosity of which can be adjusted according to the amount of water used.
Why EMUS represents CGM Cigiemme
CGM covers the complete MT and PT process chain from one manufacturer: inspection systems, the chemicals that run in them, and the reference pieces used to verify them. EMUS helps inspection departments in the Balkan region select the right system type, penetrant sensitivity or magnetic medium for their parts and standards, and keeps the matching consumables, datasheets and verification accessories together.
- One manufacturer for MT/PT equipment, consumables and reference pieces.
- Penetrants from Level ½ to Level 4 sensitivity, fluorescent and colour-contrast.
- Wet concentrates, ready-to-use liquids and dry powders, fluorescent and visible.
- Sector-specific MT systems for aerospace, automotive, railway and tube mills.
- Official technical datasheets available for every listed chemical.
Media library
Official CGM Cigiemme brochures and product videos available through EMUS.
Brochures
- CGM Electromagnetic Generators — Catalogue (EN)
- CGM Cigiemme — Accessories & Consumables Catalogue (full manufacturer catalogue)
Videos
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