Spectronics Corporation

Spectronics Corporation invented fluorescent leak detection in 1955 and is the world’s leading manufacturer of ultraviolet equipment and fluorescent materials. The Spectroline® method was laboratory and field tested extensively before it was introduced to the stationary air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) market in 1989. Almost five decades since its inception, the goal of Spectronics Corporation remains the same — to produce effective, top-quality products with the utmost dedication to customer satisfaction.

Spectroline® Fluorescent Leak Detection Products for HVAC&R Systems

A small amount of fluorescent dye is added to an air conditioning or refrigeration system and allowed to circulate. The dye escapes with the system’s refrigerant or fluid and remains at all leak sites. When the system is scanned with a Spectroline® TITAN® UV/Blue™, Blue Max Plus™, OPTIMAX™, or ultraviolet inspection lamp, the dye fluoresces brilliantly to pinpoint the exact source of every leak. Proven to find multiple and intermittent leaks undetectable by any other method, even leaks smaller than ⅛ ounce (3ml.) per year. Easily verify repairs by removing the dye from the leak sites with GLO-AWAY™ dye cleaner and then re-inspect. The dye can remain safely in HVAC&R or fluid systems indefinitely for future leak inspections. AR-GLO dyes are completely safe and will not alter or impair lubricant properties, which could lead to equipment damage and costly downtime. They have been successfully tested in accordance with ASHRAE Standards 97 and 86.

AR-GLO® fluorescent dyes are the only dyes that are solvent-free and OEM-approved by major compressor, refrigerant, lubricant and HVAC&R equipment manufacturers such as: Copeland, Trane, Tecumseh, Bitzer, Honeywell and Dupont.

A small amount of liquid fluorescent dye is added to a circulating fluid system that is being inspected for leaks. The system is then run for a short time to allow the dye to mix and circulate with the host fluid. The dye/fluid mixture escapes with the host fluid wherever there is a leak and glows a bright yellow/green when inspected with a high intensity ultraviolet or UV/blue light lamp. This method is extremely effective in locating even the smallest, most elusive of leaks, as well as multiple leaks.

Applications (open and closed loop)