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AGFA NDT YOUR SUPPLIER OF COMPLETE NDT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AGFAS INNOVATIVE QUALITY, YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
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OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 IMAGE QUALITY AND FILM SYSTEM CLASSES CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS
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STRUCTURIX EQUIPMENT
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
STRUCTURIX CHEMICALS . . . . . . . . . . 42
MANUAL/AUTOMATIC PROCESSING CLEANING PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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STRUCTURIX THIO-TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ISO 9001 QUALITY LABELS FOR AGFA NDT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 CONCLUSION
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Agfas Krautkramer Ultrasonic Systems is the worlds largest developer, manufacturer and supplier of high technology ultrasonic equiment and product specific testing systems. The product line includes ultrasonic flaw detectors, complete testing systems, thickness gauges, portable hardness testers, transducers and application software. We can also offer specially prepared training courses and customized application solutions.
Agfas Pantak Seifert X-ray Systems offer a single source for all customers X-ray requirements. The advanced design of the ERESCO portable and ISOVOLT HS stationary units results in the highest output power for film radiography applications, allowing the shortest of exposure times. Employing two modern applications laboratories in Europe and the US, solutions to customers 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). Agfas RADView Digital Systems is an industry leader in Direct Radiography (DR) technology, which, instead of film, uses an amorphous selenium imaging plate to create digital images. The images are viewed on the RADView Digital Systems workstation. Powered by the RADView software, the workstation provides rich image enhancement, analysis functions, flexible information management, which leads the world in its user friendliness. Other RADView products available are Computed Radiography (CR) readers, NDT Phosphor Imaging Plates & Cassettes and Film Digitizing Systems. Agfas Structurix Film Systems is a manufacturer and supplier of a fully integrated range of X-ray films, chemicals and processing equipment. The STRUCTURIX brandname, another industry leader has achieved international acclaim through product excellence, reinforced by wellqualified and experienced technical and service specialists. Lloyds, BSI and TV approvals and accreditations are held covering development, manufacture, supply and service of sensitized films for use in industrial radiography and processing equipment.
For further information about Agfas products and services, please visit our web site at AgfaNDT.com
STRUCTURIX SYSTEMS
FILM
RUGGED QUALITY FILMS
STRUCTURIX film systems are the film types most widely used in industrial radiography, in which Agfa is the world market leader. Our customers worldwide are enthusiastic about our universal and reliable products. Compliance with ISO 9001 demonstrates Agfas goal of continuously striving for the highest product quality. Our Marketing and Research staff keeps close track of your needs, requirements and technological advancements. As a result, we can more precisely design and develop products and systems to meet increasing demands of the market. STRUCTURIX films for many years have enjoyed an excellent reputation, but have now further improved their quality as the result of a high cost, large scale research and development project lasting for several years. The STRUCTURIX family is based on Agfas advanced film technology, which has two main foundations of great importance in NDT: image quality and consistent rugged behavior.
D2
All the STRUCTURIX films benefit from an Agfa emulsion breakthrough that gives increased contrast and maximum detail perceptibility. In fact, it results in the highest intrinsic defect recognizability for each speed range. Even the smallest details can be interpreted easily. The finished X-ray film has a high quality with a brilliant surface, and the image has a pleasant blue tint.
D3
D4
D5
D7 D8
Faster SPEED
High image quality and perceptibility through optimization of the signal to noise ratio for every STRUCTURIX film.
Optimization of contrast
D2 D3 D4 D5
Faster
Contrast (signal) of all films is optimized to approach D8 the maximum contrast for a linear detector (industrial X-ray Film), thereby optimizing image quality and percepSPEED tibility. An exception to the rule is D2, a super linear detector, where image quality is optimized through more than linear (extreme high) contrast in combination with very low noise.
Better
STRUCTURIX NDT films are manufactured in large quantities. To ensure that they meet the most rigorous worldwide quality standards, they are produced at one facility under tightly controlled conditions in an ultramodern coating room. Agfas Total Quality Management (TQM) approach, certified by the ISO 9001 label, is the foundation of the system leading to this exceptional performance in production consistency. People, production equipment, and organization all become one system geared to consistency and continuous improvements. What we call the moving target quality philosophy.
5 4 3 2 1 2.10
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95% 68%
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Moving target means that to meet the increasing needs of our customers, quality has to be built into our products; not by additional testing, but by design. Agfas emulsion technology, for example, helps to provide a highly homogeneous emulsion over the total coating area.
Not only do the STRUCTURIX films have outstanding quality, they also have an exceptionally high level of batch to batch uniformity (see figure).
PROTECTIVE COATING
An important feature in the STRUCTURIX films is a special protective top coat resulting directly from Agfas Split Antistress Layer (SAL) technology. This top coat gives the Agfa films unique high resistance to pressure, scratching and creasing. Another advantage of the Agfa top coat is that surface roughness has been optimized for problemfree processing in automatic feeders such as the STRUCTURIX FEEDER.
STRUCTURIX quality... rugged performance
4 3 2
Base
2 3 4
Emulsion Layer
The emulsion coatings are covered by two separate antistress layers (3+4). To achieve a rugged surface, the top layer has received the matting agent.
D3 s.c.
D7
3.0
2.5
STRUCTURIX D2 D3 s.c. D4 s.c. D3 D4 D5 D7 D8 Exposure and processing parameters: 200 kV, Pb screens, autom. proc., 8 min. cycle, devel G 135, 28C - 82F
2.0
1.5
1.0
Blue-base
0.5
1) In accordance with ANSI PH 2.8, lSO 7004 without lead screens. 2) ln accordance with ANSI PH 2.8, lSO 7004 and EN 584-1 with lead screens 0.027 mm. 3) 8 mm Cu filtration, 0.1/0.2 mm lead screens. 4) Exposure with lead screens 0.1/0.2 mm. 5) Exposure with Fe screens front: 1 mm, back: 1 mm. Object Fe 160 mm. FFD = 2 m. (*) CONTRAST. The average gradient of the section of the characteristic curve between densities 1.5 and 3.5 (obtained at 200 kV in accordance with lSO 7004).
Density
The introduction of the Industrial Film Systems Classification Standards EN 584-1, ASTM E-1815, ISO 11699-1 and JIS-K7627 provide an important means to assign film systems (film types in combination with processing) to the appropriate film system class. These standards identify the various types of industrial X-ray film systems and classify them based on objectively quantified parameters that are the foundation of film imaging performance. The standards for control of film processing EN 584-2 and ISO 11699-2 provide the means to control the processing at the processor user level. The objective is to make sure that a classified system will also produce the expected capabilities in daily use. (See: Structurix Quality Assurance)
As a result of being able to objectively determine the performance of a specific Film System ( Film + Chemistry + Processing) film radiography remains the number one and most widely used NDT technique. The classification system classifies a film inclusive of processing (type and chemicals). This illustrates the importance of processing in relation to imaging.
These parameters are selected on the basis of insight into imaging theory applied to the industrial X-ray film systems. G is a measure of the signal gain factor and D indicates the noise, so that G/d represents the signal/noise ratio. In the context of growing quality awareness the new perception of film system classification, described in EN 584, ASTM 1815, ISO 11699 and JIS-K7627, is gradually flowing into the industry.
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C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
I I I II III
A/Automatic
Chemicals G 135/G 335 - development immersion time : 100 sec. Developing temperature: 28C - (82F) GRADIENT G D2 D3 D4 D5 D7 D8 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 T1 T1 T2 T2 T3 T4 special I I I II III 5.2 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.4 4.1 9.1 8.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 5.2 D 0.014 0.016 0.020 0.026 0.031 0.035 G/d DENS=2 371 294 232 169 142 114 ISO SPEED S 32 64 100 200 320 400 DOSE m Gy D=2 22.3 14.0 8.7 4.6 3.2 2.2
B/Manual
Chemicals G 128/G 328 - development immersion time : 300 sec. Developing temperature: 20C - (68F) GRADIENT G D2 D3 D4 D5 D7 D8 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 T1 T1 T2 T2 T3 T4 special I I I II III 5.1 4.8 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.1 9.0 8.4 8.0 8.0 8.0 6.8 D 0.013 0.016 0.020 0.026 0.032 0.035 G/d DENS=2 392 303 232 177 144 117 ISO SPEED S 32 64 100 160 320 400 DOSE m Gy D=2 23.5 14.0 8.7 4.4 3.2 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 s.c.
STRUCTURIX D4 s.c.
Single coated films with very high image quality, (accurate interpretability,) high contrast and pleasant image tint. The ideal films for optical enlargements. The colorless back coating prevents film curl under all conditions.
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 discontinuities. 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 combination 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
defence and nuclear industry aerospace and aerospace industry multiple film techniques
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EXPOSURE DIAGRAMS
Exposure diagrams can be very useful for setting the correct exposure. The diagrams shown here are meant only as a guide, as the correct exposure will mainly depend on the variations of the object, the exposure equipment used and on the processing conditions.
Steel (Fe)
Type of X-ray tube: constant potential Pb-screens Density: 2 FFD: 1m Autom. proc.: 8 min. cycle G 135, 28C (82.4F).
STRUCTURIX D2
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 m.A.min 140 160 180 200 220 240 260
STRUCTURIX D3
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 m.A.min 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
STRUCTURIX D4
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 260 m.A.min 100 120 140 160 180 200 220
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STRUCTURIX D5
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 260 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 240 m.A.min 100 120 140 160 180 200
STRUCTURIX D7
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 220 m.A.min 100 120 140 160 180 200
STRUCTURIX D8
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 220 m.A.min 100 120 140 160 180 200
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Aluminium (AI)
Type of X-ray tube: constant potential Density: 2 FFD: 1m Autom. proc.: 8 min. cycle G 135, 28C (82.4F).
STRUCTURIX D2
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 kV 50 m.A.min 70 90 110 130
STRUCTURIX D3
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 50 m.A.min 70 90 110
STRUCTURIX D4
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 m.A.min 50 70 90 110
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STRUCTURIX D5
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 130 20 m.A.min 50 70 90
STRUCTURIX D7
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 130 m.A.min 50 70 90
STRUCTURIX D8
kV 100 90 80 70 60 50 110 40 30 20 110 m.A.min 50 70 90
110
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Selenium 75
GBq.h Ci.h 1000
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100
D2 D4
D3 D5 D8
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D7
10
100
Iridium 192
GBq.h Ci.h 1000
10000
D2
100
D3 D4 D5 D8
1000
D7
10
100
Cobalt 60
GBq.h Ci.h 1000
10000
100
D2
D3 D4 D5 D8
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
STRUCTURIX F8
Designed as a high quality film for fluorometallic (RCF) screen exposure when the speed obtainable with Pb screen system is insufficient or radiation safety is of prime importance. Sensitive to all UV and blue-emitting screens. Calcium tungstate with lead or lead oxide backing, so called fluorometallic screens (STRUCTURIX RCF Screens) are most suited for industrial applications. F8 with fluorescent screens is used in a variety of heavy construction applications, concrete, in line examination of piping, where X-ray energy has to be limited, flash radiography and microfocus enlargement techniques. STRUCTURIX F8 is well-suited for off-shore pipelines and similar applications. Those areas need short exposure time through the use of fluorometalic screens and fast processing cycles. F8 is preferably processed in short cycle (90 sec.). If needed standard 8 min. cycle can be used alternatively.
3,5
F8 + RCF D8 + Pb
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Blue base
1,5 1 0,5 0
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F8
High speed, high contrast fine grain film, for exposures in combination with fluorometallic (RCF) screens or fluorescent screens high system speed is main requirement on stream corrosion/erosion radiography concrete and heavy constructions low dosage output, e.g. microfocus
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Density
The blue emitting STRUCTURIX NDT 1200 fluorescent screen has an extremely high absorption and conversion efficiency together with acceptable detail perceptibility. The combination with a STRUCTURIX F8 film makes this film-screen system convenient for high-energy applications like the non-destructive testing of heavy specimens, the examination of large concrete structures (bridges and buildings). The STRUCTURIX NDT 1200 screen can also be a solution for flash radiography by which exposure times are extremely short and for microfocus-enlargment techniques by which radiation doses are very low.
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Spectograms
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Spectral sensitivity of STRUCTURIX F8 (for density 1.0 above fog) Relative emmission spectrum of intensifying screens
Relative Exposure
F8 100 kV NDT 1200 RCF No screen NDT 1200 + Pb RCF Pb NDT 1200 + Pb RCF Pb NDT 1200 + Pb RCF Pb 0.010 0.030 1.000 0.008 0.022 1.000 0.007 0.035 1.000 0.006 0.040 1.000 D7
300 kV
Ir 192
Co 60
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Time saving
Agfa packages its STRUCTURIX films on ultramodern packaging machines. This ready to use packaging can be placed directly on the object to be X-rayed. This saves valuable time which would otherwise be used to place the film manually in cassettes in the darkroom. Agfa has a very wide range of different forms of packaging, which are in accordance with the ISO 5655 norm. For every application of industrial radiography there is the right STRUCTURIX film in the right packaging. No object is too large or too small, an X-ray film of the appropriate size is available for every exposure. STRUCTURIX films are supplied in all standard sheet and roll sizes (special sizes on demand) and in darkroom or daylight packaging.
P b VA C U PA C
Completely light tight, airtight and moistureproof
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Improved quality
Agfa packages all its films automatically in an ISO 9001 environment using new lead screens for every packaging. This method guarantees optimal quality. By excluding all so called film faults, such as dust in the packaging and faults caused by the lead. Reshots due to these faults are a thing of the past.
Pb VACUPAC is the perfect daylight packaging. The STRUCTURIX X-ray films with Pb screens, with a standard thickness of 0.027 mm, are vacuum packed in a completely light tight, airtight and moistureproof foil complex. The foil, a spin off from space technology, is a metalized polymer involving the deposition of vaporized aluminium under vacuum. The synthetic foil ensures that VACUPAC can be used under extremely dirty and damp conditions. Pb VACUPAC is ideal for applications with energies higher than 100 kV.
More economical
The time is money principle means that ease of use, both during exposure and in the darkroom, and the avoidance of reshoots lead to increased productivity. On all daylight film packages the film type is clearly marked. Pb means the film is sandwiched between lead screens (.001/ 0.027 mm). Daylight packed sheets have a center cross on the envelope to allow for easy positioning. Sheets are provided in an easy to use strong fliptop box. Rolls are supplied in a rigid dispenser box.
Easy to use
Either side of the wrapper can be placed on the object to be tested. A center cross on the envelope allows easy positioning. In addition, VACUPAC can be opened in one movement thanks to the easy peel-off effect.
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Pb ETE
(EDGE T0 EDGE)
The edge to edge Pb versions are still available for the less popular sheet sizes for which a VACUPAC version does not exist. A specific advantage of the edge to edge is the double sided edge. This makes it possible to place the film against or between elements of a workpiece easily and accurately. Opening the edge to edge packaging is easy: by tearing open the wrapper using the thread included for this purpose, the film is easy to remove via the long side. The Pb edge to edge version is designed for exposures with energies higher than 100 kV and isotopes.
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DW ETE
(EDGE T0 EDGE)
Light tight, moistureproof and greaseproof packaging without Pb screen. Ideal for exposures using radiation energy lower than 100 kV. The envelopes can easily be cut and taped for use in odd shaped angles and corners. They are also easy to tape to the workpiece.
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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 :
Whether you have to X-ray pipelines, pressure vessels, airplanes or storage tanks, with the roll film packaging you can determine the length of film yourself so that your radiographs can be made in one piece.
P b R O L L PA C
Light tight, moistureproof and greaseproof
Easy to use
Cassettes are not necessary with ROLLPAC packaging. The film is packed in accordance with the edge to edge system with which ROLLPAC can be placed accurately on the object, for example a long weld, to be tested, or right into the corner of a flange. ROLLPAC is placed around the object and attached with adhesive tape. Identification of the exposure needs only occur once. This time saving ROLLPAC packaging is supplied in a convenient dispenser box.
The film is sandwiched between two .001/0.027 mm lead screens. ROLLPAC packaging is completely light tight. Because the packaging is also resistant to moisture and grease it may come into contact with damp or greasy objects without affecting the film.
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D W R O L L PA C
DW ROLLPAC packaging is specifically intended for material testing using low to very low radiation energy (<100 kV).
A N A G FA I N N O VAT I O N
Widths-up-to 35 cm (14 inches) are available. For testing at higher radiation energy levels (>100 kV), e.g. welding in boilers, storage tanks and pipelines, Pb ROLLPAC is used.
R O L L PA C P R E C U T
Even more economical
If specially ordered, the films in ROLLPAC packaging can also be supplied in precut lengths from 70 cm (27.5) on. This exclusive form of packaging saves you a considerable amount of time and money. Ideal for pipeline projects, which generally consist of large series of pipes of the same diameter. We can supply ROLLPAC precut in the length required for your project.
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Films for use with reloadable metal or plastic cassettes and exposure holders. The high level of darkroom lighting tolerated by STRUCTURIX D films allow more comfortable loading and unloading conditions. Film type and size are clearly marked on bottom, top and side of each box for easy storage. In the first instance, darkroom packaging appears to be the most economical solution because this is the cheapest to buy. However, before deciding on what to use, the total radiography cost should be considered. The film handling costs, for example in the darkroom, and the cost of reshoots are important factors to consider. The extra cost of cassettes and screens should also be taken into account. The total of this cost price calculation also depends of course on the local conditions. The conclusion is therefore: less costly is not always economical A quality evaluation can also be made in addition to this cost evaluation. VACUPAC image quality cannot be obtained with the standard cassette system.
NIF
(NON INTERLEAVED FILMS)
This is the most economic way to buy sheet film. The intrinsic film quality is the same as that of prepacked film. Sheets of film are packed per 100 (except extremely large sizes) in a paalpo bag inside a cardboard box. The paalpo bags allow for easy film removal and re-closure.
FW
(FOLDER WRAPPED)
Each film is wrapped in a paper folder to prevent handling faults in the darkroom. The paper folders can also be used to make it easy to store the films and protect them after processing. This form of packaging is also a solution when boxes remain in use for some time after opening in areas with a high relative humidity and temperature as it prevents the films from sticking together. Sheets of film are packed per 100 in a sealed bag and placed in a strong cardboard box.
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ROLLS IN DARKROOM PA C K A G I N G :
BLR
(BULK LOAD ROLL)
Packaging with bare film on a cardboard core. This film can be cut to any length and loaded with or without lead screens in reloadable cassettes, in the darkroom. Available in a standard width of 70 mm and in lengths of 550 ft. (167.75 m) and 1000 ft. (305 m).
TA I L O R M A D E PA C K A G I N G In addition to the aforementioned standard products special orders can also be made, such as non standard sheet sizes, other forms of packaging, e.g. Bi and Tri Packs. For the special order procedure, please contact your Agfa agent. Bipack is an ETE daylight packaging containing 2 films. The Tripack contains 3 films in one envelope. Combinations with lead screens are possible. Bipacks can also be supplied in DW Rollpac packaging.
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STRUCTURIX EQUIPMENT
The Agfa STRUCTURIX NDT system consists of an innovative assortment : films, equipment and chemicals are perfectly geared to one another. That is why the STRUCTURIX processors are supplied as a standard 100 secs. immersion in each processing section, with developer and fixer temperatures controlled at 82.4F (28C). Together with STRUCTURIX films, Agfa STRUCTURIX processors and STRUCTURIX chemistry are widely used in industrial radiography as a total system. The satisfaction of our customers is the best example of the reliability and performance of the STRUCTURIX equipment. Several decades of experience and know-how in equipment design and construction are the basis. Moreover all STRUCTURIX NDT equipment comply with VDE, UL and CSA safety regulations and are EMC-compliant according to VDE. All units are supplied with the GS label and CE label as well as the CE Declaration of Conformity and are manufactured to ISO 9001. These are extra proofs of our commitment to quality and reliability.
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STRUCTURIX NDT Si
ECOLOGY AND ECONOMY GO HAND IN HAND Building on its years of experience, Agfa now introduces the STRUCTURIX NDT Si film processor. The NDT Si film processor forms the basis of a NEW Structurix High Capacity Film System that boasts a revolutionary design and takes Xray film processing to the next level. The STRUCTURIX NDT Si is a leading-edge processor that brings speed, operational flexibility, money-saving innovations, and environmentally friendly design together in a single package. Agfa is an industry leader in processors that use a leading edge "Cascade-Fixing" system. Featuring a double-fixing tank, the STRUCTURIX NDT Si generates improved results, yet requires few resources to achieve those results. Comprised of Optimized Film, industrial Chemistry, and a New Processor, the High Capacity Film System extracts the maximum in economic and ecological benefits by delivering: Higher processing "throughput" (on the order of 20 percent) when compared to its predecessor, the NDT3 A reduction of fixer replenishment is possible. Check with your local legislation requirements. Optimized archiving results Less handling of the products Dramatically lower silver level in the waste water, representing a reduction of 90 to 95 percent Fewer chemical waste resulting in lower disposal cost
Lower warehousing and handling costs and less packaging waste due to the need for fewer chemicals Substantially lower costs for energy and water usage At the same time, the Structurix High Capacity Film System is certified to the following Industrial Film Systems Classification Standards (100 sec developer immersion time, G 135, 82.4F) EN 584-1 ASTM E-1815 ISO 11699-1 JIS-K7627
High Capacity
The throughput or processing rate, of the STRUCTURIX NDT Si is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of users, including those with large film processing demands and companies with high production peaks. Set to an eight-minute cycle, the NDT Si boosts the processing speed to 20 inches of film per minute, or 70 films (size 14x17") per hour.
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F1
F2
Agfas new Cascade Fixing System delivers consistently high-quality images. What makes the system special is that it delivers those images at a higher throughput rate, while reducing the environmental 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 in the developer tank and then rinsed in the intermediate-washing tank. Intermediate washing ensures that little of the developer solution carries into the fixing tanks, thus keeping the fixer bath in optimum condition. At the same time, the intermediate washing process helps to prevent faults from occurring on the film being developed.
The operating method of the Cascade Fixing System is simple but effective.
The film is 100 percent fixed in the first fixer tank and rinsed in the second fixer tank. With fixer replenishment being executed in the second fixer tank, the concentration of silver in that tank stays low. As the silver carryover into the water tank is minimal, waste water from the STRUCTURIX NDT Si processor readily complies with stringent standards for silver content.
Silver recovery is also optimized by the STRUCTURIX NDT Sis design. The first fixer tank being replenished by overflow from the second fixer tank, nearly all of the silver released in the fixing stage ends up in the overflow from the first tank, providing optimum silver recovery. This unique film processing system ensures that the amount of silver in the wash water is up to 25 times lower than found in conventional processing systems.
respect to drying rates and film sizes, so that no matter which option is selected it delivers the same high-quality output.
Precise Replenishment
The design of the STRUCTURIX NDT Si minimizes replenishment demands thanks to a unique scanning feature. Instead of relying only on a measurement of film length, the STRUCTURIX NDT Si precisely maps the film surface area by using 11 detection rollers, assuring accurate minimum replenishment usage.
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mode the STRUCTURIX NDT Sis drive cycle activates its rollers for short periods. This means that energy consumption is minimized and the life of the processor maximized.
Processing Cycles
The NDT Sis microprocessor also features six pre-programmed processing cycles that vary from 2.5 to 12 minutes. As with all Agfa processors, standard cycles are easily set. Once the desired cycle time has been selected, the other processing parameters namely temperature, dryer level, fixing temperature, and replenishment rate are adjusted automatically by the STRUCTURIX NDT Sis microprocessor.
Variable speed mode is another proprietary feature of the STRUCTURIX NDT Si. Along with the standard cycle settings, the NDT Sis processing speed can also be manually adjusted in 30-second steps (2.5 - 12 min.). In addition these settings can be locked and protected by a password.
Reliable Electronics
The STRUCTURIXNDT Sis highperformance microprocessor is durable, featuring the reliability and security and ease of operation for which Agfa products are famous.
Operating diagram:
1 Film feed table a LCD display b Menu selection c Increase setting d Decrease setting 2 Film area scanning Developer tank Intermediate wash tank Fixer tank F1 Fixer tank F2 Final wash tank Removable top rack parts Distribution rollers Infrared dryer Film output Film receiving tray Replenishment pump for developer Replenishment pump for fixer
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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
Three-way drainage valves are a new feature of the STRUCTURIX NDT Si that makes it simple and easy for photochemicals and cleaning chemicals to be diverted to the correct collection tank or drain.
Ease of Maintenance
The STRUCTURIX NDT Si was designed as the ultimate in easeof-maintenance systems. The top sections of the NDT Sis 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 Sis 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 automatically drains when the NDT Si is switched off.
becomes a very practical daylight processing system. The Feeder will automatically follow the processing speed of the NDT Si, even after the processors speed is adjusted. And when an NDT Si is used without a feeder, an optional lighttight cover is available from Agfa. In this configuration, once films are positioned on the film feed table the cover may be closed and the darkroom illuminated.
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STRUCTURIX NDT U
UNIVERSAL RELIABILITY With the STRUCTURIX NDT U you have at your disposal the most universal processor from our assortment. STRUCTURIX NDT U combines simplicity, reliability and universal use in one processor. It is specially designed for customers with medium sized quantities of film. The ease of use, the ease of maintenance and the fact that it is usable for almost every application are the main advantages of the STRUCTURIX NDT U. The high reliability of our processors and our years of practical experience have led to the development of this unique processor.
Reliable
The STRUCTURIX NDT U is a dependable processor, no matter where it is installed. Built with solid components, the construction uses only simple and modern techniques.
User-friendly
Thanks to the functional design the processor operation is easy to control. An audio and visual signal indicates when the next film can be fed into the processor. The dryer level and the developer temperature level can simply be set in steps.
Universal use
The STRUCTURIX NDT U is very versatile: it processes sheet film as well as roll film up to 5 metres. The standard version of the NDT U can easily be switched to an offshore version by using a longer developer rack. This suits the specific off-shore conditions and satisfies the demands with regard to processing time (90 sec.) and reliability. Easy trouble shooting and repair make this processor especially suitable for use on remote sites. Moreover the built in developer cooler allows operation in warm climats.
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Replenishment by area
Forward of the film feed slot 5 magnetic rollers accurately measure the surface area of the film. This unique film area scanning ensures a more precise economic and ecologic replenishment operation than if the film were only scanned lengthwise.
Accessories
Darkroom panel Feed tray cover (light tight) Replenishment tanks 2x8 gallons (30 l) or 2x20 gallons (80 l) External speed control Feeder speed adaptor kit
Peripherals
STRUCTURIX Feeder (50/60 Hz) with Universal or Fliptop magazine
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Features
Mainly electro-mechanical functions
Advantages
High functional reliability Not sensitive to voltage fluctuations (which can occur in an industrial environment) Choice of development time while keeping the required image quality
Processing cycle time: choice between 5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12 min. for off-shore applications choice between 1.5/2.5 min. Lower liquid level in the processor tanks Double liquid overflow (on both sides of each processing tank) Extra floor closing plate and air filter
Prevents the liquids from overflowing the tank Sufficient drainage with abnormal sea state on large movement Optimal protection from the intrusion of so-called off-shore dust into the processor
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Operating diagram:
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Ecological design
The STRUCTURIX NDT M eco also lives up to expectations ecologically with: the economical consumption of water and electricity the infrared drying which reduces the amount of heat produced in the darkroorn to a minimum the optimal replenishment system as a result of film surface scanning the intermediate washing system which ensures that there is hardly any carry-over of developer into the fixing tanks, thus keeping the fixer bath in optimum condition. This system also prevents development faults occuring on the film.
Cascade fixing
The cascade fixing system is an entirely new concept for processing X-ray films. The STRUCTURIX NDT M eco processor is built with two successive fixing tanks replenished on the counterflow principle. The result is nothing less than revolutionary in terms of the amount of silver in the wash water. The cascade fixing principle is basically very simple: the exposed film is first developed in the developer tank and then washed in the intermediate wash tank. The film is then 100% fixed in the first fixer tank and rinsed in the second fixer tank. Since fixer replenishment is carried out in the second fixer tank, the concentration of silver in this tank remains very low. There is also very little carry-over of silver into the water tank, so that the waste water complies with the most stringent standards. This unique film processing system ensures that the amount of silver in the wash water is up to 25 times lower than found in conventional processing systems.
Exact replenishment
Forward of the film feed slot, 5 magnetic rollers accurately measure the surface area of the film. This unique film area scanning ensures a precise economic and ecologic replenishment operation.
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Accessories
Feed tray cover (light tight) Support Replenishment tanks of 8 gallons (30 litres) Darkroom panel
User information
The display shows information on the process, such as actual developing temperature. The dryer level can be set incrementally.
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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 The STRUCTURIX FEEDER converts the STRUCTURIX processors NDT Si and NDT U into a unique and practical daylight system. At the press of a button you can feed in 240 films fully automatically! With the STRUCTURIX FEEDER you can save even more time and expense in the darkroom.
Dimensions
without film magazine 12.5"/15.6 32/42 cm 21 53.5 cm 10.8 27.4 cm with film magazine 24,8"/29.5 63/75 cm 21 53.5 cm 10.8 27.4 cm
Timesaving
The compact STRUCTURIX FEEDER feeds the exposed films into the processor fully automatically.
User-friendly
Thanks to the unique portable film magazine the films, grouped per film size per project and per work piece, can be loaded easily in any darkroom. The film magazine acts as a perfect miniature darkroom so that all further activities can take place in daylight, including automatic film feeding into the processor.
Weight
Feeder: Feeder with film magazine: 48.5 lbs.(22 kg) 55 lbs.(25 kg)
Reliable
When the FEEDER is switched on it carries out a self-diagnosis. When in operation built in electronic checking functions guarantee high reliability. In this way, for example, a double film is detected, returned and fed in again separately without any intervention from the user.
Power Supply
110 V-240 V, 50/60 Hz Separate mains connection.
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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The Fliptop magazine can remain in the FEEDER when loading the films, avoiding the repeated manipulation of the magazine. This prevents wear and tear of equipment and facilitates the task of the operator.
The Universal magazine can be opened completely so that it can easily be set up for different film sizes, even the smallest ones. Once the films are loaded in the magazine, it acts as a light tight container.
Universal magazine Film sizes: min. max. 2.3 x 4.7 (6 x 12 cm) 17 x 19 (43 x 48 cm)
Fliptop magazine 2.3 x 4.7 (6 x 12 cm)* 17 x 19 (43 x 48 cm) (*) from 7 (18 cm) length on, loading without removing the magazine 60 films/stack max. 4 lanes easy fast loading on the feeder non transportable in-house work (manufacturing companies)
60 films/stack max. 4 lanes possible time consuming decentralized loading transportable on-site work (inspection companies)
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STRUCTURIX DRYER
FAST AND EFFICIENT FILM DRYING The STRUCTURIX DRYER is very useful for NDT stations without automatic processors. The STRUCTURIX DR is a very reliable, practical unit that will dry your films quickly and without problems. The DRYER is inexpensive and economical to run. Compared with the conventional drying cabinet, the STRUCTURIX DRYER offers the following advantages: the films dry more rapidly; the unit is compact and easy to move; drying starts at once with no warm-up required; the heat output is low, helping your darkroom to stay cool.
Easy-to-operate
Simply insert the thoroughly washed X-ray film into the DRYER and after a few minutes the dry film will emerge. It is important to use a fixer with hardener, such as STRUCTURIX G 335. The STRUCTURIX DRYER is provided with a wash tank for the film to pass through prior to drying. The film passes through the washing tank, then into the drying section. Most water is removed from the film by means of squeegee rollers prior to the drying section. In the drying section, the film is hot air dried from both sides and is then fed into the adjustable collection tray.
Excellent results
The STRUCTURIX DRYER guarantees fast and even drying of X-ray films. It produces excellent results, especially when G 335 fixer is used.
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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NDT Si
Preprogrammed Cycles Optional Cycles min. 6 2.5 upto 12 (steps of 30 sec.) 8 100/100/67/67 280 70 51 23/8x53/4 1.3 17 5 16 16 >12 9.8 (37 l) 9.8/7.1 (37/27 l) 7.1 (27 l) 900 1200 13 G 135 + G 135s G 335 63.7 (162 cm) 43.7 (111 cm) 27.9 (71 cm) 48.5 (123 cm) 8.5 657 (298 kg) 939 (426 kg) 16 50 / 60 208 / 230-240
NDT U
1 3 upto 12 (steps of 1 min.) OS-cycles : 1.5/2/2.5 8 100/100/-/100 106 34 23 23/8x53/4 1.3 17 5 16 16 >12 6.3 (24 l) 5.3 (20 l) 5.3 (20 l) 900 1200 13 G 135 + G 135s G 335 47.2 (120 cm) 28.7 (73 cm) 26.7 (68 cm) 41.3 (105 cm) 5.3 385 (175 kg) 551 (250 kg) 16 50 / 60 200 / 240
NDT M eco
1 3 up to 12 (steps of 1 min.) 8 100/100/72/72 92 30 20 23/8x53/4 1.3 17 5 6 16 >12 2.6 (10 l) 2.6/2.3 (10/9 l) 2.3 (9 l) 900 1200 13 G 135 + G 135s G 335 57 (145 cm) 33.8 (86 cm) 25.9 (66 cm) 23.6 (60 cm) 6 257 (117 kg) 352 (160 kg) 12 50 / 60 100/120/200/208/230-240
Standard Processing Cycle Immersion time D/F1/F2/W Capacity film/hour (8 min. cycle) 3.5 X 17 in. (4 films side by 14 X 17 in. Transport speed Film sizes Format min Width min max Length min max (1.3 wide) with (2.3 wide) Rollfilm curl O / Tank capacities Developer tank Fixing tank (F1/F2) Final wash tank Standard Consumption Developer Fixer Water Chemistry developer fixer Dimensions Length bottom Width Height Surface on floor Weight Empty With chemicals Power supply
min. sec. side) cm/min. in. in. in. in. ft. ft. in. gallons gallons gallons ml/m2 ml/m2 litre/m2
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STRUCTURIX CHEMICALS
STRUCTURIX chemicals are designed to obtain the best processing quality with STRUCTURIX X-ray films. Together with the films and processors they form part of the dedicated Agfa NDT systems.
Safety seal
The concentrate bottles are fitted with a safety seal. This seal is welded to the bottle during production to form a perfect air-tight seal. When you remove the screw cap, a skin of polyethylene remains on the neck of the bottle. That's why a bottle can be placed upside down on a mixer.
Handy packaging
Agfa has introduced shipping cartons for its products, made from 60% recycled materials. The cardboard shipping cartons are userfriendly: each carton has two handles which make it easier to transport. In addition, all boxes are color coded with colored adhesive tape so that the content can easily be identified. Red is used for boxes containing developer, blue is the color for boxes containing fixer, brown is used for all the other chemicals.
"exp. date"
Agfa also introduced an indication for the shelf life of the STRUCTURIX NDT chemicals. The 'exp.date' mentioning the year and the month of expiry, can be found on all the STRUCTURIX NDT shipping cartons as well as on the concentrate bottles.
Safety measures
Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for information on safety, health and environmental aspects of the chemicals. Follow the safety instructions. Follow the user instructions on the bottles. Make sure there is adequate air exchange in the preparation room in order to prevent too high concentration of chemical fumes building up. An air exchange of 10 times the room volume per hour is required. Consult your local Agfa representative if in doubt.
Recyclable bottles
The STRUCTURIX NDT chemicals are supplied in containers made from clear polyethylene. The labels on the containers are made of clear polyethlylene.
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MANUAL PROCESSING
STRUCTURIX G 128 developer STRUCTURIX G 335 fixer
AUTOMATIC PROCESSING
STRUCTURIX G 135 developer STRUCTURIX G 135 starter STRUCTURIX G 335 fixer
CLEANING PRODUCTS
STRUCTURIX DEVCLEAN
DEVCLEAN is a highly efficient, two-part maintenance product for the thorough cleaning of the developing area of both processors and tanks along with the accessories used for manual development. Silver deposits and sludge on all parts are dissolved effortlessly, completely and rapidly. 5+5 litres (part A/B) are diluted to make 30 litres of ready to use solution.
STRUCTURIX FIXCLEAN
AGFA offers its own liquid cleaning product for regular maintenance of fixer and wash water areas in processors and chemistry mixers: FIXCLEAN. This cleaning compound is based on sodium hydroxide. It is not only highly efficient, but it does not contain any chlorine based substances, so that the rinsing water can normally be drained as waste water. 5 litres of FIXCLEAN are diluted to make 50 litres of ready to use solution.
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to monitor the performance of the STRUCTURIX processing system, in order to guarantee consistent high quality to enable early corrective actions to be taken in case of deviations
Contents
Every STRUCTURIX Certified PMC pack contains: 25 X-ray exposed, undeveloped PMC strips in individual daylight packaging. Each strip bears a unique serial (ID) number, even after processing. PMC chart to record test results. Instructions for use. Certificate EN 584-2 for compliance and ISO 11699-2.
STRUCTURIX PMC STRIPS without certificate that can be used to monitor the performance of the STRUCTURIX processing system in order to guarantee consistent quality. Every STRUCTURIX PMC pack contains: 50 X-ray exposed, undeveloped PMC strips in individual daylight packaging. PMC chart to record test results. Instructions for use.
Purposes
The purpose of these PMC strips are: to demonstrate conformity with the certified Agfa STRUCTURIX standard film system, as laid down in European standard EN 584 part 2 and ISO 11699-2
Example of Agfas pre-exposed PMC-strip with reference to EN 584-2 and ISO 11699-2
THIO-TEST FOG+BASE
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speed index Sr : average value of net densities of step X contrast index Cr : positive difference of the average densities of step X and X + 4
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STRUCTURIX THIO-TEST
Archivability check
Finally the archivability of the processed film is evaluated by measuring the residual thiosulphate 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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CONCLUSION
For the first time ever, a harmonized model for the classification of film systems has been introduced worldwide. The objective parameters identifying film system performance for ISO, CEN, ASTM or JIS utilize the same fundamental criteria. This will make film radiography totally ready for the global requirements placed on it into the future! Through the set of proposed or official standards in combination with the classification certificates, radiographic users are able to certify that they use classified film systems with a guaranteed intrinsic minimum imaging performance. Thus the control of film processing will produce the expected optimum film performance in every day practice. Quality Assurance and control of the radiographic film system are part of the total Quality Management. Each step in the chain must be maintained to arrive at the final goal QUALITY.
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