UV Fluorescent Leak Detection

About Spectronics Corporation

 

Since 1955, Spectronics Corporation has led the industry as inventors of ultraviolet fluorescent leak detection.

 

For seven decades, we’ve engineered premium performance dyes and products, setting the standard for quality and innovation.

 

A family-owned company, based in the USA, now in its 3rd generation, continues to deliver award winning service and the most powerful leak detection solutions.

About Spectronics Corporation

 

Since 1955, Spectronics Corporation has led the industry as inventors of ultraviolet fluorescent leak detection.

 

For seven decades, we’ve engineered premium performance dyes and products, setting the standard for quality and innovation.

 

A family-owned company, based in the USA, now in its 3rd generation, continues to deliver award winning service and the most powerful leak detection solutions.

THE SPECTROLINE ADVANTAGE

 

It’s important to choose a brand that produces pure, safe, highly concentrated dyes and quality inspection lamps to get the most benefit from the technology.

CONCENTRATED

Our fully-miscible dyes are non-particulate and filtered to 2 microns to remove any stray particles

VERSATILE

Color-code to diagnose leaks across multiple systems

INDUSTRY TESTED

Extensive testing

NSF certified to meet non-contact food-grade requirements.

CO-SOLVENT FREE

Non-particulate dye preserves all host fluid properties when added.

Lubricity, viscosity, and other characteristics remain unchanged upon addition.

DETECT LEAKS AT A DISTANCE

Leak detection range of 25 feet (8 m) or more.

SPECIFICALLY FORMULATED

From the inventors & most trusted name in fluorescent leak detection.

THE SPECTROLINE ADVANTAGE

 

It’s important to choose a brand that produces pure, safe, highly concentrated dyes and quality inspection lamps to get the most benefit from the technology.

CONCENTRATED

Our fully-miscible dyes are non-particulate and filtered to 2 microns to remove any stray particles

VERSATILE

Color-code to diagnose leaks across multiple systems

INDUSTRY TESTED

Extensive testing

NSF certified to meet non-contact food-grade requirements.

CO-SOLVENT FREE

Non-particulate dye preserves all host fluid properties when added.

Lubricity, viscosity, and other characteristics remain unchanged upon addition.

DETECT LEAKS AT A DISTANCE

Leak detection range of 25 feet (8 m) or more.

SPECIFICALLY FORMULATED

From the inventors & most trusted name in fluorescent leak detection.

MOBILE HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Cranes

Bulldozers

Plows

Trailers

Log Stump/Splitters

Log Loaders

Skidders

Vehicle Transport

MOBILE HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Cranes

Bulldozers

Plows

Trailers

Log Stump/Splitters

Log Loaders

Skidders

Vehicle Transport

STATIONARY HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Metal Fabrication Equipment

Presses/Shears/Benders

Dock Levelers

Vehicle Lifts

STATIONARY HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Metal Fabrication Equipment

Presses/Shears/Benders

Dock Levelers

Vehicle Lifts

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Injection Molding

Stamping

Power Plants

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Injection Molding

Stamping

Power Plants

OEM ON-LINE QUALITY CONTROL

Engines/Parts

Hydraulic Cylinders

Residual Fluids on Products

OEM ON-LINE QUALITY CONTROL

Engines/Parts

Hydraulic Cylinders

Residual Fluids on Products

Q&A: EXPERT INSIGHTS

1. How do I use fluorescent leak detection dye?

Add our patented dye to the suspect system, then let the dye circulate. Once the dye has permeated the system, scan for leaks with one of our high-intensity leak detection lamps.

 

All leak sites will glow brightly with escaping fluorescent dye.

2. Are the dyes system-safe?

Spectroline® fluorescent leak detection dye is engineered to be fully-miscible. It is, by definition, a non-particulate and is filtered down to 2 microns.

 

This ensures the fluorescent dye doesn’t change the precise characteristics of the host fluid. Lubricity, viscosity, and other properties of the original host fluid are completely unaffected when dye is added to the system.

 

Spectroline fluorescent dyes are also NSF-certified, meaning they are not harmful to the environment, whatsoever.

3. Why is dye concentration important?

Dye fluorescence is dependent on the ratio of fluorescent material to carrier oil. Poor performing dyes typically have low levels of fluorescent material. Simply put, poor dyes lack the concentration necessary to provide an effective fluorescent response.

 

Spectroline dyes are concentrated and able to fluoresce all leak areas brightly. This means Spectroline dyes are more economical because less dye is used per application.

4. How long does it take to find a leak?

Depending on the size of the systems, it may take minutes to a few hours for the dye to circulate completely.

 

For preventative maintenance, add Spectroline dye long before you have a problem. A technician can perform an inspection within a matter of seconds if the dye has already had time to fully circulate. Works effectively in any closed loop or circulatory system.

5. Which fluorescent dye color do I select?

Spectroline offers a variety of dye colors that are engineered to best suit specific host fluids and applications.

 

Use different colors to detect leaks across multiple systems. Color-code each system to ensure leaks are found quickly and with immediate certainty.

ULTRA DYES

UV FLUORESCENT DYES FOR FLUID SYSTEMS

OIL-GLO® ULTRA

MULTI-COLOR UV FLUORESCENT DYE

 

For synthetic and petroleum-based fluid systems. Available in several distinct colors.

  • Works in any closed-loop circulatory systems where oil-based fluids are used.
  • Engineered to work with any host fluid without damaging the fluid’s properties or any of the system’s components.
  • Specially made for lubricant and hydraulic leaks.
  • Some applications include: facility maintenance and machinery, mobile hydraulic equipment, stationary hydraulic equipment, OEM on-line quality control.
  • Color code to detect leaks across multiple systems.

AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE COLORS

WATER-GLO® ULTRA

UV FLUORESCENT DYE

 

For water/glycol and coolant (water-soluble) fluid-based systems. Available in two colors.

  • Quickly pinpoint the exact source of all water leaks including tiny, evaporated and condensation-covered leaks.
  • Works in both static and circulating systems.
  • Can be used as a diagnostic tool for testing seams, welds, seals, fittings and flow-rate measuring.
  • Ideal for heat transfer fluid systems.
  • Some applications include: boilers, heaters/ pumps,
    sprinkler systems, storage tanks.

WATER-GLO® ULTRA

UV FLUORESCENT DYE

 

For water/glycol and coolant (water-soluble) fluid-based systems. Available in two colors.

  • Quickly pinpoint the exact source of all water leaks including tiny, evaporated and condensation-covered leaks.
  • Works in both static and circulating systems.
  • Can be used as a diagnostic tool for testing seams, welds, seals, fittings and flow-rate measuring.
  • Ideal for heat transfer fluid systems.
  • Some applications include: boilers, heaters/ pumps,
    sprinkler systems, storage tanks.

AERO-BRITE™ ULTRA

UV FLUORESCENT DYE

 

For synthetic or petroleum-based aviation fluid systems. Fluoresces green.

  • Enables system inspection under various operating conditions
  • Suitable for commercial and military aircraft fuel, fluid, and engine systems
  • Effective for both in-flight and static testing of hydraulic and lubrication systems

OIL-GLO® ULTRA COMPLETE

FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTION KIT

 

  • SPI-VL Violet light LED (400 nm), battery operated leak detection lamp
  • SPI-OGYG-8 Patented 8 oz (237 ml) twin-neck bottle of concentrated oil dye (glows yellow-green) treats up to 64 gallons (242 L) of fluid
  • RP-UVS-40 Fluorescence-enhancing glasses
  • RP-GA-2 GLO-AWAY™ PLUS is specially formulated to remove fluorescent leak detection dye within seconds

OIL-GLO® ULTRA COMPLETE

FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTION KIT

 

  • SPI-VL Violet light LED (400 nm), battery operated leak detection lamp
  • SPI-OGYG-8 Patented 8 oz (237 ml) twin-neck bottle of concentrated oil dye (glows yellow-green) treats up to 64 gallons (242 L) of fluid
  • RP-UVS-40 Fluorescence-enhancing glasses
  • RP-GA-2 GLO-AWAY™ PLUS is specially formulated to remove fluorescent leak detection dye within seconds