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AGFA NDT Brochure PDF
AGFA NDT Brochure PDF
Film Systems
A W O R L D W I D E R E S P O N S E
CONTENTS
AGFA NDT YOUR SUPPLIER OF
•
DW Rollpac ..................................
• 23
•
COMPLETE NDT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rollpac Precut ................................ 23
• •
AGFA’S INNOVATIVE QUALITY,
YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE ......... 4 NIF ........................................... 24
• 24
• 5 BLR ..........................................
• 25
• 6 OPTIMAL STORAGE
•
•
OF STRUCTURIX FILMS ..................... 26
•
CONSISTENT PRODUCTION QUALITY ..... 7
•
STRUCTURIX EQUIPMENT ......... 27
•
CONSISTENT PROCESSING QUALITY . . . . . . . 7
•
STRUCTURIX NDT Si ........................ 28
•
PROTECTIVE COATING ...................... 8
•
STRUCTURIX NDT U ........................ 31
•
DARKROOM LIGHT SENSITIVITY ........... 8
STRUCTURIX NDT M eco ................... 35
• •
OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 STRUCTURIX FEEDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
•
STRUCTURIX DRYER ........................
• 39
•
FILM SYSTEM CLASSES ..................... 10
•
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
•
CHARACTERISTICS .......................... 12
•
STRUCTURIX CHEMICALS . . . . . . . . . . 42
APPLICATIONS .............................. 13
• •
MANUAL/AUTOMATIC PROCESSING
EXPOSURE DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CLEANING PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
• 17 STRUCTURIX QUALITY
•
•
ASSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Structurix F8 ................................. 17
• •
STRUCTURIX CERTIFIED PMC STRIP
Structurix Intensifying Screens ............... 18 (Processing Monitoring Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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STRUCTURIX (CERTIFIED) DENSTEP ........
• 46
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FOR EVERY STRUCTURIX FILM ............. 20
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STRUCTURIX THIO-TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pb Vacupac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• •
ISO 9001 QUALITY LABELS
Pb ETE ....................................... 21 FOR AGFA NDT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DW ETE ......................................
• 21 CONCLUSION ...............................
• 49
Pb Rollpac ....................................
• 51
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AGFA NDT YOUR SUPPLIER OF COMPLETE NDT SYSTEMS
Best known for its photographic product business, which dates back to 1894, today Agfa is the leading supplier
of imaging solutions across many applications – Graphic Systems, Consumer Imaging, HealthCare, Industrial
Imaging, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Agfa NDT now offers an expanded product assortment which
includes conventional and digital radiography, digital network solutions, X-ray equipment, ultrasonic testing
instruments and automated inspection systems. Agfa NDT has achieved leading positions in these areas through
its customer focus and stands ready to meet its customers’ needs today and in the future with ongoing innova-
tions, new products and an extensive worldwide support and service organization.
Agfa’s Pantak Seifert X-ray Systems offer a single source for all cus-
tomers’ X-ray requirements. The advanced design of the ERESCO
portable and ISOVOLT HS stationary units results in the highest out-
put power for film radiography applications, allowing the shortest of
exposure times.
Employing two modern applications laboratories in Europe and the
US, solutions to customer’s most difficult X-ray inspection problems
can be determined and a system designed to meet their exact needs.
This also includes high-end 3D-CT applications and those that require
extreme high-speed automated defect recognition (SABA).
For further information about Agfa’s products and services, please visit our web site at AgfaNDT.com
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AGFA’S INNOVATIVE QUALITY,
YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
“There is
no substitute
for quality”
4
STRUCTURIX FILM
SYSTEMS
5
OPTIMUM IMAGE QUALITY
D5
D7
D8
High image quality
and perceptibility
through optimiza-
tion of “the signal
Better
LOCAL
CONTRAST Optimization of contrast
D2
D3
Theoretical maximum
D4 for linear detection Contrast (signal) of
D5
D7 all films is opti-
D8 mized to approach
the maximum con-
trast for a linear
detector (industrial
Better
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CONSISTENT PRODUCTION QUALITY
Film
density
For many years STRUCTURIX films The Cubic Grain Plus technology is
have had the reputation of provid- at the base of this consistent stable
ing consistent and excellent results behavior. The extreme narrow
over a wide range of operating grain size distribution, in combina-
conditions. tion with the cubic shape, assures
that all exposed grains (latent
image) will simultaneously develop
the same density over a wide
range of processing conditions.
Cubic Grain Plus technology Moreover, they will do so render-
ing the very high contrast which is
responsible for the high image
quality.
7
PROTECTIVE COATING
8
OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Sensitometric curves
D4 s.c. D3 s.c.
D8
D5 D3
D2
3.5
D4
D7
3.0
2.5
1.0
Blue-base
0.5
Density
Log. rel. exp.
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
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IMAGE QUALITY AND FILM SYSTEM CLASSES
TOWARDS A NEW
FILM SYSTEM
C L A S S I F I C AT I O N
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Image Quality & Film System Classes
A/Automatic
Chemicals G 135/G 335 - development immersion time : 100 sec.
Developing temperature: 28°C - (82°F)
GRADIENT G σD G/σd ISO DOSE
SPEED m Gy
FILM TYPE CEN ISO ASTM DENS=2 DENS=4 DENS=2 DENS=2 S D=2
D2 C1 T1 special 5.2 9.1 0.014 371 32 22.3
D3 C2 T1 I 4.7 8.6 0.016 294 64 14.0
D4 C3 T2 I 4.6 7.6 0.020 232 100 8.7
D5 C4 T2 I 4.4 7.6 0.026 169 200 4.6
D7 C5 T3 II 4.4 7.6 0.031 142 320 3.2
D8 C6 T4 III 4.1 5.2 0.035 114 400 2.2
B/Manual
Chemicals G 128/G 328 - development immersion time : 300 sec.
Developing temperature: 20°C - (68°F)
GRADIENT G σD G/σd ISO DOSE
SPEED m Gy
FlLM TYPE CEN ISO ASTM DENS=2 DENS=4 DENS=2 DENS=2 S D=2
D2 C1 T1 special 5.1 9.0 0.013 392 32 23.5
D3 C2 T1 I 4.8 8.4 0.016 303 64 14.0
D4 C3 T2 I 4.6 8.0 0.020 232 100 8.7
D5 C4 T2 I 4.6 8.0 0.026 177 160 4.4
D7 C5 T3 II 4.6 8.0 0.032 144 320 3.2
D8 C6 T4 III 4.1 6.8 0.035 117 400 2.2
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CHARACTERISTICS
STRUCTURIX D2
Extremely fine grain film with very high contrast. Ideal for exposures
requiring the finest possible detail rendering.
STRUCTURIX D3
Ultra fine grain film with very high contrast. This film obtaines a very
high detail perceptability which meets the requirements of the most
critical NDT applications. For exposure with lead screens using either
X-ray, gamma rays or radiation from megavolt equipment.
STRUCTURIX D4
Extra fine grain film with very high contrast. Suitable for a wide variety
of critical applications. For exposure with lead screens using either
X-ray, gamma rays or radiation from megavolt equipment.
STRUCTURIX D5
Very fine grain film with high contrast. Excellent for visualization of dis-
continuities. This film is intended for use with lead screens using either
X-ray or gamma rays.
STRUCTURIX D7
Fine grain film with high contrast and high speed. Designed for direct
exposure or with lead screens. For exposure with lead screens using
either X-ray or gamma rays.
STRUCTURIX D8
Medium grain film with high contrast and very high speed. Suitable for
a variety of applications. This film can be used for direct exposure, or
with lead screens. It gives good image quality with short exposure
times. If even higher speed is required, fluorescent screens, in combi-
nation with Structurix F8 (not D8) should be used.
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APPLICATIONS
• electronic components
• composite materials
• castings (light metals and alloys)
• multiple film techniques
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EXPOSURE DIAGRAMS
Exposure diagrams can be very useful for setting Steel (Fe) • Type of X-ray tube:
the correct exposure. The diagrams shown here constant potential
are meant only as a guide, as the correct expo- • Pb-screens
sure will mainly depend on the variations of the • Density: 2
object, the exposure equipment used and on the • FFD: 1m
processing conditions. • Autom. proc.:
8 min. cycle G 135,
28°C (82.4°F).
m.A.min
240
m.A.min
80 80 80
70 70 70
60 60 60
50 50 50
40 40 260 40
30 30 30
260
20 20 20
10 10 10
9 9 9
8 8 8
7 7 7
6 6 6
5 5 5
4 4 4
3 3 3
2 2 2
mm mm mm
1 1 1
10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40
m.A.min
m.A.min
80 80 80 200
70 70 70
60 60 60
50 220 50 50
40 40 40
220
30 240 30 30
220
20 20 240 20
260
240
10 10 260 10
9 9 9
8 8 8
7 7 7 260
6 6 6
5 5 5
4 4 4
3 3 3
2 2 2
mm mm mm
1 1 1
10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40
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Aluminium (AI) • Type of X-ray tube:
constant potential
• Density: 2
• FFD: 1m
• Autom. proc.:
8 min. cycle G 135,
28°C (82.4°F).
m.A.min
m.A.min
80 80 80
70 70 70
60 60 130 60
50 50 50 130
40 40 40
30 30 30
20 20 20
10 10 10
9 9 9
8 8 8
7 7 7
6 6 6
5 5 5
4 4 4
3 3 3
2 2 2
mm mm mm
1 1 1
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
m.A.min
m.A.min
80 80 80
70 70 70
60 110 60 60
50 50 50
40 40 40
110
30 30 30 110
130
20 20 20
130
10 10 10 130
9 9 9
8 8 8
7 7 7
6 6 6
5 5 5
4 4 4
3 3 3
2 2 2
mm mm mm
1 1 1
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
15
Selenium 75
1000
GBq.h
Ci.h
10000
100
D2
D3
D4
D5
1000
D7 D8
10
Pb screens
100 Density 2
SFD 1m
1
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
mm Fe
Iridium 192
1000
GBq.h
Ci.h
10000
D2
D3
100
D4 D5
1000 D7 D8
10
Pb screens
100 Density 2
SFD 1m
1
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
mm Fe
Cobalt 60
1000
GBq.h
Ci.h
10000
D2
100 D3
D4
D5
1000
D7 D8
10
Pb screens
100 Density 2
SFD 1m
1
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
mm Fe
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Sensitometric curves with
STRUCTURIX F8 Relative exposure factor RCF fluorometallic screens.
with fluorometallic screens
Designed as a high quality film for depends on:
fluorometallic (RCF) screen expo- • temperature 3,5
Density
sure when the speed obtainable • radiation energy F8 + RCF
3
with Pb screen system is insuffi- • exposure time
D8 + Pb
cient or radiation safety is of prime (see page 20 for more details) 2,5
importance. 2
When maximum speed is impor-
Sensitive to all UV and blue-emit- tant the use of very fast screens Blue base 1,5
ting screens. Calcium tungstate such as the Agfa NDT 1200
1
with lead or lead oxide backing, so screen can further reduce the
called fluorometallic screens exposure time 3 to 6 times com- 0,5
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STRUCTURIX STRUCTURIX intensifying The blue emitting STRUCTURIX
INTENSIFYING screens: features NDT 1200 fluorescent screen has
SCREENS When excited by X-rays or an extremely high absorption and
gamma-rays the STRUCTURIX conversion efficiency together with
The STRUCTURIX range offers two RCF fluorometallic screen becomes acceptable detail perceptibility. The
intensifying screens. The STRUC- blue emitting. The screen has an combination with a STRUCTURIX
TURIX RCF fluorometallic screen incorporated filter of lead oxide for F8 film makes this film-screen
and the high speed STRUCTURIX scattered radiation. The emission system convenient for high-energy
NDT 1200 fluorescent screen. spectrum is matched to the spec- applications like the non-destruc-
tral sensitivity of the STRUCTURIX tive testing of heavy specimens,
STRUCTURIX intensifying F type films. The strong fluores- the examination of large concrete
screens: Advantages cent STRUCTURIX RCF screen structures (bridges and buildings).
The STRUCTURIX fluorometallic offers the ideal compromise The STRUCTURIX NDT 1200
(RCF) and fluorescent screens between detail perceptibility and screen can also be a solution for
(NDT 1200) based on the conven- working efficiency. The extra flash radiography by which expo-
tional phosphor material calcium strong Electron-Beam-Cured (EBC) sure times are extremely short and
tungsten (CaWO4) reduce radia- protective coating and the poly- for microfocus-enlargment tech-
tion exposure, and/or the neces- ester support make the screen par- niques by which radiation doses
sary level of radiation energy. They ticularly durable. are very low.
detect the radiographic penetra-
One of the most important applica-
tion of thick objects.
tions of the STRUCTURIX RCF
Being a more productive and screens lies in the inspection of off-
effective testing method the use of shore pipelines. Combining the
the STRUCTURIX RCF and NDT screen sensitivity and rapid process-
1200 screens reduces the exposure ing of the STRUCTURIX F8 film
equipment load. provides an ideal film-screen sys-
tem. In the in line as well, the use of
The flexible screen enables radiog-
the STRUCTURIX RCF-screen in
raphy of curved objects.
combination with the STRUCTURIX
F8 film means a considerable
amount of time-saving.
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Treatment of STRUCTURIX Relative Exposure Factor Spectograms
intensifying screens When making exposures with fluo- 400
The STRUCTURIX screens should rescent screens it is important to uJ )
S = (cm
200
be protected from moisture, heat understand the potential impact of
and ultra-violet radiation. Dust and variables such as temperature, expo- 100 100
marks should be removed from the sure energy and exposure time: 80 80
60 60
screen immediately using an
• Intensifying screens fluoresce 40 40
approved Screen Cleaner. The Agfa
more brilliantly at low tempera-
Screen Cleaner obviously cleans the 20 20
ture. Therefore the screen effi-
screen but also contains an anti-
ciency will drop with increasing 10 10
static element which provides dirt 8 8
temperature.
and dust on the screen caused by 6 6
• With increasing energy, the
static electricity. 4 4
absorption of fluorescent screens
is reduced and, as a result, the 2 2
Relative Exposure
F8 D7
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THE RIGHT PACKAGING FOR EVERY
STRUCTURIX FILM
PRACTICAL SHEET FILM IN
D AY L I G H T D AY L I G H T
PA C K A G I N G PA C K A G I N G
Time saving P b VA C U PA C
Agfa packages its STRUCTURIX
films on ultramodern packaging
Completely light tight,
machines. This ready to use pack-
airtight and moisture-
aging can be placed directly on the A N A G FA
I N N O VAT I O N
proof
object to be X-rayed. This saves
Pb VACUPAC is the perfect day-
valuable time which would other-
light packaging.
wise be used to place the film
The STRUCTURIX X-ray films with
manually in cassettes in the dark-
Pb screens, with a standard thick-
room.
ness of 0.027 mm, are vacuum
Agfa has a very wide range of dif-
packed in a completely light tight,
ferent forms of packaging, which Improved quality
airtight and moistureproof foil
are in accordance with the ISO Agfa packages all its films auto-
complex. The foil, a spin off from
5655 norm. For every application matically in an ISO 9001 environ-
space technology, is a metalized
of industrial radiography there is ment using new lead screens for
polymer involving the deposition
the right STRUCTURIX film in the every packaging. This method
of vaporized aluminium under
right packaging. No object is too guarantees optimal quality. By
vacuum. The synthetic foil ensures
large or too small, an X-ray film of excluding all so called film faults,
that VACUPAC can be used under
the appropriate size is available for such as dust in the packaging and
extremely dirty and damp condi-
every exposure. STRUCTURIX faults caused by the lead. Reshots
tions. Pb VACUPAC is ideal for
films are supplied in all standard due to these faults are a thing of
applications with energies higher
sheet and roll sizes (special sizes on the past.
than 100 kV.
demand) and in darkroom or day-
light packaging. More economical
Optimal image quality
The “time is money” principle
As a result of the vacuum, contact
means that ease of use, both dur-
between the STRUCTURIX film
ing exposure and in the darkroom,
and the lead screens is perfect
and the avoidance of reshoots lead
guaranteeing optimal image defini-
to increased productivity.
tion. Even if VACUPAC is placed
On all daylight film packages the around a spherical or curved work-
film type is clearly marked. “Pb” piece, film/screen contact is
means the film is sandwiched retained fully.
between lead screens (.001”/
0.027 mm). Daylight packed Easy to use
sheets have a center cross on the Either side of the wrapper can be
envelope to allow for easy posi- placed on the object to be tested.
tioning. Sheets are provided in an A center cross on the envelope
easy to use strong fliptop box. allows easy positioning.
Rolls are supplied in a rigid dis- In addition, VACUPAC can be
penser box. opened in one movement thanks
to the easy peel-off effect.
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Pb ETE
(EDGE T0 EDGE)
DW ETE
(EDGE T0 EDGE)
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R O L L S I N D AY L I G H T
PA C K A G I N G :
that your radiographs can be made is removed by taking the unprinted between two .001”/0.027 mm
in one piece. wrapper together with the lead lead screens. ROLLPAC packaging
screen and the film in one hand is completely light tight. Because
Easy to use and the printed wrapper and the the packaging is also resistant to
Cassettes are not necessary with other lead screen in the other. In moisture and grease it may come
ROLLPAC packaging. The film is this way the film can be easily into contact with damp or greasy
packed in accordance with the stripped from the packaging. objects without affecting the film.
edge to edge system with which
The packaging of Rollpac in wider
ROLLPAC can be placed accurately Optimal image quality
formats (>10cm) has a tearstrip on
on the object, for example a long The unique way of packaging
either side of the wrapper.
weld, to be tested, or right into the ROLLPAC on our ROLLPAC
This enables the film to be
corner of a flange. ROLLPAC is machines ensures that excellent
removed from the packaging easily
placed around the object and contact between the film and lead
and above all quickly.
attached with adhesive tape. foil is retained when applied to
Identification of the exposure needs spherical or tubular objects, even
Length indication
only occur once. This time saving those with a small diameter.
on the wrapper
ROLLPAC packaging is supplied in Because the screens are only used
This allows you to easily determine
a convenient dispenser box. once optimal results are guaran-
where to cut the film, it enables
teed.
you also to see how much film is
left. The film can be cut to any
length. This should be done in the
darkroom.
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D W R O L L PA C
DW ROLLPAC packaging
is specifically intended for
A N A G FA
I N N O VAT I O N
R O L L PA C P R E C U T
Even more economical
If specially ordered, the
A N A G FA
I N N O VAT I O N
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SHEET FILM IN
DARKROOM
PA C K A G I N G
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ROLLS IN
DARKROOM
PA C K A G I N G :
BLR
(BULK LOAD ROLL)
TA I L O R M A D E
PA C K A G I N G
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OPTIMAL STORAGE OF STRUCTURIX FILMS
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STRUCTURIX
EQUIPMENT
27
STRUCTURIX NDT Si
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A NEW
REVOLUTIONARY
1 2 2
TECHNOLOGY
"CASCADE FIXING"
D IW F1 F2 W
Agfa’s new Cascade Fixing System
delivers consistently high-quality
images. What makes the system
special is that it delivers those
images at a higher throughput 3
rate, while reducing the environ-
mental impact. Thanks to a design
that features two successive fixing
tanks that are replenished on the
counter-flow principle, the
STRUCTURIX NDT Si significantly
reduces the silver residue present
in the waste water.
The exposed film is first developed Silver recovery is also optimized respect to drying rates and film
in the developer tank and then by the STRUCTURIX NDT Si’s sizes, so that no matter which
rinsed in the intermediate-washing design. The first fixer tank being option is selected it delivers the
tank. Intermediate washing replenished by overflow from the same high-quality output.
ensures that little of the developer second fixer tank, nearly all of the
solution carries into the fixing silver released in the fixing stage Precise Replenishment
tanks, thus keeping the ‘fixer bath’ ends up in the overflow from the The design of the STRUCTURIX
in optimum condition. At the same first tank, providing optimum sil- NDT Si minimizes replenishment
time, the intermediate washing ver recovery. This unique film pro- demands thanks to a unique scan-
process helps to prevent faults cessing system ensures that the ning feature. Instead of relying
from occurring on the film being amount of silver in the wash only on a measurement of film
developed. water is up to 25 times lower than length, the STRUCTURIX NDT Si
found in conventional processing precisely maps the film surface
The operating method of systems. area by using 11 detection rollers,
the Cascade Fixing System is assuring accurate minimum
simple but effective. Superior Image Quality replenishment usage.
The film is 100 percent fixed in The STRUCTURIX NDT Si was
the first fixer tank and rinsed in designed to satisfy applications
the second fixer tank. With fixer that demand the highest image
replenishment being executed in quality. Agfa’s innovative rack con-
the second fixer tank, the concen- struction and roller configurations
tration of silver in that tank stays contribute significantly to the top-
low. As the silver carryover into the of-the-line performance delivered
water tank is minimal, waste water by the NDT Si. A "smart" micro-
from the STRUCTURIX NDT Si processor embedded in the NDT Si
processor readily complies with controls all process functions and
stringent standards for silver ensures superior film drying at an
content. even rate under all ambient condi-
tions. The STRUCTURIX NDT Si
offers maximum flexibility with
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Minimum Processing Costs mode the STRUCTURIX NDT Si’s Variable speed mode is another
The more precise that control of drive cycle activates its rollers for proprietary feature of the
the replenishment process is, the short periods. This means that ener- STRUCTURIX NDT Si. Along with
lower the consumption of process- gy consumption is minimized and the standard cycle settings, the
ing chemicals is, and thus the the life of the processor maximized. NDT Si’s processing speed can also
lower costs are. One of the key be manually adjusted in 30-second
ways the STRUCTURIX NDT Si Processing Cycles steps (2.5 - 12 min.). In addition
achieves this low-cost profile is by The NDT Si’s microprocessor also these settings can be locked and
automatically switching to standby features six pre-programmed pro- protected by a password.
mode once all films have left the cessing cycles that vary from 2.5
processor. Thus electricity is saved to 12 minutes. As with all Agfa Reliable Electronics
and water conserved. Moreover, processors, standard cycles are The STRUCTURIXNDT Si’s high-
the less water used for processing easily set. Once the desired cycle performance microprocessor is
(13l/m2) the greater the environ- time has been selected, the other durable, featuring the reliability
mental benefits. processing parameters – namely and security and ease of operation
temperature, dryer level, fixing for which Agfa products are
The design of the STRUCTURIX
temperature, and replenishment famous.
NDT Si incorporates a low-energy
rate – are adjusted automatically
infrared drying technology.
by the STRUCTURIX NDT Si’s
Additionally, when in standby
microprocessor.
Operating diagram:
7 7 7 7 5a Fixer tank F1
11
5b Fixer tank F2
9
8 6 Final wash tank
7 Removable top rack parts
8 Distribution rollers
9 Infrared dryer
16 10 Film output
14a 11 Film receiving tray
12 Replenishment pump for developer
15 14b
12 13 13 Replenishment pump for fixer
14a On/off switch
14b Earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)
15 Three-way valves for draining
the machine tanks
16 Overheating protectors
for developer and fixer
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User Comfort becomes a very practical daylight
Three-way drainage valves are a processing system. The Feeder will
new feature of the STRUCTURIX automatically follow the processing
NDT Si that makes it simple and speed of the NDT Si, even after
easy for photochemicals and clean- the processor’s speed is adjusted.
ing chemicals to be diverted to the And when an NDT Si is used with-
correct collection tank or drain. out a feeder, an optional ‘light-
tight’ cover is available from Agfa.
Ease of Maintenance In this configuration, once films
The STRUCTURIX NDT Si was are positioned on the film feed
designed as the ultimate in ease- table the cover may be closed and
of-maintenance systems. The top the darkroom illuminated.
sections of the NDT Si’s racks can
be easily removed for separate
cleaning, eliminating the need to
remove an entire rack from a
tank. While the film sensor rollers
on the feed tray require regular
cleaning, the STRUCTURIX NDT
Si’s design makes even this task a
breeze. The rollers can be readily
reached by removing the feed
tray. And to prevent growth of
algae, the wash water automati-
cally drains when the NDT Si is
switched off.
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STRUCTURIX NDT U
UNIVERSAL
RELIABILITY
Reliable
The STRUCTURIX NDT U is a
dependable processor, no matter User-friendly Selectable processing cycles
where it is installed. Built with Thanks to the functional design Upon delivery the STRUCTURIX
solid components, the construction the processor operation is easy to NDT U is set at the cycle time of
uses only simple and modern tech- control. An audio and visual signal 8 minutes. An optional cycle time
niques. indicates when the next film can from 1.5 to 12 min., can be set
be fed into the processor. quickly and simply by an approved
Universal use service technician.
The dryer level and the developer
The STRUCTURIX NDT U is very temperature level can simply be
versatile: it processes sheet film as Minimal running costs
set in steps.
well as roll film up to 5 metres. During film processing only an
The standard version of the NDT ecologically justified volume of
Perfect processing quality
U can easily be switched to an off- water per m2 of film being
The design of the STRUCTURIX
shore version by using a longer processed is used. The consump-
NDT U is based on the core tech-
developer rack. This suits the spe- tion of electricity is also particularly
nology used for STRUCTURIX
cific off-shore conditions and satis- low, due to the infrared drying sys-
processors, which is why high film
fies the demands with regard to tem, among other elements.
quality can be guaranteed. Three
processing time (90 sec.) and relia- infrared drying units ensure uni-
bility. Easy trouble shooting and form drying, in accordance with the
repair make this processor espe- principle of direct heat absorption.
cially suitable for use on remote
sites. Moreover the built in devel- The fixer has its own heater ele-
oper cooler allows operation in ment which reduces the fixer
warm climats. warm up time considerably. This
temperature control guarantees
the film archival quality.
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Replenishment by area automatic daylight film feeding Accessories
Forward of the film feed slot 5 system. • Darkroom panel
magnetic rollers accurately measure • Feed tray cover (light tight)
the surface area of the film. This Feed tray cover (light tight)
• Replenishment tanks 2x8 gallons (30 l)
unique film area scanning ensures a The STRUCTURIX NDT U can easi-
or 2x20 gallons (80 l)
more precise economic and ecolog- ly be equiped with a light tight
• External speed control
ic replenishment operation than if feed tray cover.
• Feeder speed adaptor kit
the film were only scanned length- Once the films are positioned on
wise. the film feed table, the light tight
cover can be closed. From then on Peripherals
Low heat emission the darkroom can be illuminated. • STRUCTURIX Feeder (50/60 Hz) with
The infrared drying system not In addition, the feed tray cover Universal or Fliptop magazine
only guarantees the uniform dry- prevents the intrusion of dust.
ing of your films but also means
that a minimal amount of heat is
produced in the darkroom. So, a
pleasant working temperature is
maintained.
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Features Advantages
3 4 5 6
1
7 7 7
Operating diagram:
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STRUCTURIX NDT M eco
C O M PA C T A N D
ECOLOGICAL
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Minimal running costs Low heat emission Accessories
The accurate replenishment, as The infrared drying system ensures • Feed tray cover (light tight)
described above, implies low uniform drying of your films and • Support
chemical consumption. keeps heat accumulation in the • Replenishment tanks of 8 gallons
In addition, during film processing darkroom to a minimum. (30 litres)
only an ecologically justified As a result, a convenient working • Darkroom panel
volume of water is used and the temperature is maintained.
consumption of electricity is
particularly low due to the infrared User information
drying system. The display shows information on
the process, such as actual devel-
oping temperature. The dryer level
can be set incrementally.
3 4 5a 5b 6
1 2
7 8
10 Operating diagram:
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STRUCTURIX FEEDER
A U T O M AT I C F I L M
FEEDING AND
D AY L I G H T S Y S T E M S
Simple installation
Because of its light weight, the
STRUCTURIX FEEDER can be
mounted on (or removed from) the
STRUCTURIX processors NDT Si
and NDT U quickly and easily.
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Choice between The Fliptop magazine can remain
two magazines in the FEEDER when loading the
The STRUCTURIX FEEDER is sup- films, avoiding the repeated
plied without a magazine. You manipulation of the magazine.
now have the choice between two This prevents wear and tear of
types of magazine: the Universal equipment and facilitates the task
or the Fliptop. Which one you of the operator.
prefer will depend on the type of
work performed and the formats
of the films to be processed. The Universal magazine can be
The unloading procedure is similar opened completely so that it can
for both magazines for daylight easily be set up for different film
handling. sizes, even the smallest ones. Once
the films are loaded in the maga-
zine, it acts as a light tight
container.
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STRUCTURIX DRYER
Technical specifications
Dimensions
Length: 23.6” (60 cm)
with extended
receiving tray: 32.7” (83 cm)
Width: 24.8” (63 cm)
Height: 13.8” (35 cm)
with bottle: 17.9” (45.5 cm)
Weight: 53 lbs. (24 kg)
Electrical
connection: 220-240 V/50/60 Hz
(fuse 10 A)
Power: max. 1600 W
(USA model: 120 V / 60 Hz)
Recommended
speed level: level 1
Recommended
dryer level: level 5
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Technical specifications STRUCTURIX NDT Processors
Table below shows standard values (modifications possible)
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STRUCTURIX
CHEMICALS
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MANUAL AUTOMATIC CLEANING
PROCESSING PROCESSING PRODUCTS
• STRUCTURIX G 128 developer • STRUCTURIX G 135 developer
• STRUCTURIX G 335 fixer • STRUCTURIX G 135 starter
STRUCTURIX
• STRUCTURIX G 335 fixer
DEVCLEAN
STRUCTURIX DEVCLEAN is a highly efficient,
G 128 DEVELOPER STRUCTURIX two-part maintenance product for
Developer for the manual process-
G 135 DEVELOPER the thorough cleaning of the
developing area of both processors
ing of industrial X-ray fils. G 128 is Developer for the automatic pro-
and tanks along with the acces-
a one-part bath and is available in a cessing of industrial X-ray films.
sories used for manual develop-
quantity of 4x1 gal. (4 x 3.78 litres) G 135 consists of three parts (A, B,
ment. Silver deposits and sludge on
concentrate and will make a total and C) which must always be used
all parts are dissolved effortlessly,
of 20 gallons working solution. together. G 135 is available in a
completely and rapidly.
quantity of 2 x 5 qt. Part A con-
centrate (4.73 litres), 2 x 8 oz. 5+5 litres (part A/B) are diluted to
STRUCTURIX (236.5 ml) part B concentrate and make 30 litres of ready to use
G 335 FIXER 2 x 16 oz. (473 ml) part C concen- solution.
STRUCTURIX G 335 Fixer can be trate will make 10 gallon working
used for manual processing appli- solution. One A, one B and one C
cations. G 335 fixer is a 2 part will make 5 gallons of working
STRUCTURIX
(5 Qt + 32 oz bottle) concentrate solution.
FIXCLEAN
and will make 5 gallons of ready AGFA offers its own liquid cleaning
The G 135 S starter solution is
to use fixer. G 335 fixer is pack- product for regular maintenance of
supplied separately in bottles of 32
aged in 2 x 5 Qiuart quantities to fixer and wash water areas in
oz. (946 mal). When making up
produce 10 gallons of working processors and chemistry mixers:
the developer, 3 oz. (90 ml) starter
solution. FIXCLEAN. This cleaning com-
solution per 1 gal. (3.8 litres)
pound is based on sodium hydrox-
working solution is added.
ide. It is not only highly efficient,
This developer is very stable, both but it does not contain any chlo-
in the concentrated and the ready- rine based substances, so that the
to-use form, thanks to efficient rinsing water can normally be
protection form oxidation. drained as waste water.
5 litres of FIXCLEAN are diluted to
STRUCTURIX make 50 litres of ready to use
G 335 FIXER solution.
STRUCTURIX G 335 Fixer can be
used for automatic processing
applications. G 335 fixer is a 2 part
(5 Qt + 32 oz bottle) concentrate
and will make 5 gallons of ready-
to-use fixer. G 335 fixer is pack-
aged in 2 x 5 Quart quantities to
produce 10 gallons of working
solution.
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STRUCTURIX QUALITY
ASSURANCE
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STRUCTURIX CERTIFIED PMC STRIP (Processing Monitoring Control)
Contents
Every STRUCTURIX Certified PMC
pack contains:
• 25 X-ray exposed, undeveloped
PMC strips in individual daylight
packaging. Each strip bears a STRUCTURIX CERTIFIED PMC STRUCTURIX PMC STRIPS without
unique serial (ID) number, even STRIPS according to EN 584-2 and certificate that can be used to
after processing. ISO 11699-2. monitor the performance of the
• PMC chart to record test results. STRUCTURIX processing system
• Instructions for use. in order to guarantee consistent
• Certificate EN 584-2 for compli- quality.
ance and ISO 11699-2.
Every STRUCTURIX PMC pack
Purposes
contains:
The purpose of these PMC strips
• 50 X-ray exposed, undeveloped
are:
PMC strips in individual daylight
• to demonstrate conformity with
packaging.
the certified Agfa STRUCTURIX
• PMC chart to record test results.
standard film system, as laid
• Instructions for use.
down in European standard EN
584 part 2 and ISO 11699-2
THIO-TEST X
FOG+BASE X +
4
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STRUCTURIX CERTIFIED DENSTEP
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STRUCTURIX THIO-TEST
Archivability check
Finally the archivability of the
processed film is evaluated by
measuring the residual thiosul-
phate in the emulsion layers.
The Agfa STRUCTURIX Thio-Test
provides the means for performing
the control of fixing and washing
as described in EN 584-2 and
ISO 11699-2.
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ISO 9001 QUALITY LABELS FOR AGFA NDT
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CONCLUSION
For the first time ever, a harmo- Through the set of proposed or Quality Assurance and control of
nized model for the classification official standards in combination the radiographic film system are
of film systems has been intro- with the classification certificates, part of the total Quality
duced worldwide. The objective radiographic users are able to cer- Management. Each step in the
parameters identifying film system tify that they use classified film chain must be maintained to arrive
performance for ISO, CEN, ASTM systems with a guaranteed intrinsic at the final goal QUALITY.
or JIS utilize the same fundamental minimum imaging performance.
criteria. This will make film radio- Thus the control of film processing
graphy totally ready for the global will produce the expected opti-
requirements placed on it into the mum film performance in every
future! day practice.
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PERSONAL NOTES
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