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Magnetic Flux Leakage
SpecializedElectromagnetic • MFL

Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL)

Method Overview

High-speed tank floor and pipeline scanning for the detection of underside corrosion and volumetric wall loss.

Core Method Specifications

Technique IDMFL
AcronymMFL
CategorySpecialized
ModalityElectromagnetic
Default Report TemplateMFL-Standard-Template

Target Applications & Governing Standards

2 Scopes Configured
Storage Tanks
API 653
Target Assets / Components:
Aboveground Tank Floor PlatesBottom Shell Rings
Detectable Defects & Anomalies:
• Soil-Side Corrosion Pitting• Top-side Wall Loss
Pipelines & Subsea
API 1163
Target Assets / Components:
Smart Pig Pipeline Scanning
Detectable Defects & Anomalies:
• Internal/External Pipeline Pitting

Technique-to-OEM Compatibility Matrix

Verified manufacturers, instrument models, and diagnostic portals supporting MFL.

4 Verified OEMs
Eddyfi Technologies

Eddyfi Technologies

Specialized NDT inspection technologies including Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC), ACFM, and magnetic crawlers.

Featured MFL Hardware:
Silverwing FloormapX
Modalities:ETMFLPAUTACFMPEC+5 more
OEM Profile Eddyfi Support Center
OEM Site
JIREH Industries

JIREH Industries

Precision scanners, crawlers, and encoder accessories for manual and automated ultrasonic and MFL inspection.

Modalities:RNDTPAUTMFL
OEM Profile JIREH Support Portal
OEM Site
ROSEN Group

ROSEN Group

Leading provider of inline pipeline inspection (smart pigs) utilizing MFL, UT, and EMAT technologies.

Modalities:MFLUTEMAT
OEM Profile ROSEN Global Support
OEM Site

MFE Enterprises

OEM Manufacturer for MFL inspection systems.

Verified Partner
ASME Sec V & ISO 9712 Qualified
Rent MFL Instruments OEM Hardware CatalogPost MFL Project Scope
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