X-Ray Film Processors and Chemicals
X-Ray Film Processors:
Euroteck Systems are the UK and Ireland distributors of Protec GmbH and Dürr NDT X-ray film processing equipment and chemistry.
Established in 1984, Protec produce the Optimax 2010 NDT, Optimax 2010 NDT Mobile and Compact 2 for NDT.
In addition to the NDT range, we can also supply Medical, Veterinary and Mammography variants of the Optimax 2010 and Compact 2 – Please contact us to discuss your application.
Optimax 2010 NDT – The Optimax 2010 NDT has been designed for NDT applications. The containers for the regeneration and used chemicals are stored conveniently below the tanks on an optional open working table. A mobile version of the Optimax 2010 NDT is also available, typically used in mobile darkrooms.
Technical Data:
| Optimax 2010 NDT | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 77 x 59 x 42cm (30 x 23 x 16.5”) |
| Weight | 35kg/77 lbs empty / 50kg/110lb filled |
| Power supply | 220-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 8.8A |
| Power consumption | 1.4kWh during processing / 0.12kWh on standby |
| Film detection | 2 microsensor |
| Film format | Min. 10 x 10cm (4 x 4”) Max. width 35cm (14”) |
| Film processing time | 2:30 to 10:00 minutes |
| Film output at 3 mins development time | 24 x 30cm = 78 films per hour |
| Film output at 5 mins development time | 24 x 30cm = 39 films per hour |
| Water flow rate | 1.9 l/min while processing / 0.0 l/min during standby |
| Water connection/pressure | ¾”; 2-10 bar (¾”; 29 – 145 psi) |
| Tank volume | Developer, Fixer and Wash: 5 litres (1.32 gal) |
Compact 2 NDT – The workhorse of the Protec range, perfect for stationary production NDT facilities. The 45cm input width means more films can be processed simultaneously than is the case with machines with a narrower feeder.
Technical Data:
| Compact 2 | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 97 x 68 x 127cm |
| Weight | 91kg empty / 129kg filled with closed base cabinet |
| Power supply | 208-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 10-14A |
| Power consumption | 2.5kWh during processing / 0.23kWh on standby |
| Film detection | 4 infrared sensors |
| Film format | Min. 10 x 10cm (4 x 4”) Max. width 35cm (14”) |
| Film processing time | 2:00 to 10:00 minutes |
| Film output at 3 mins development time | 24 x 30cm = 174 films per hour |
| Film output at 5 mins development time | 24 x 30cm = 71 films per hour |
| Water flow rate | 1.9 l/min while processing / 0.0 l/min during standby |
| Water connection/pressure | ¾”; 2-10 bar (¾”; 29 – 145 psi) |
| Tank volume | 12.5l Developer, 12l Fixer and 13l Wash: 5 litres |
XR 24 NDT – The “laptop” amongst the automatic film processors. The ultra-portable XR 24 NDT is recommended for the automatic development of smaller amounts of X-ray film during mobile or static operations. With the optional daylight loader attached, it makes it possible to operate the system outside of a standard darkroom.
Technical Data:
| XR 24 NDT | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 44 x 42 x 51cm (17 x 16 x 20”) |
| Weight | 25kg/55 lbs |
| Power supply | 230 VAC/50-60 Hz / 4.0A |
| With external transformer | 110 VAC |
| Power consumption | Tank heating: 400 Watt / Dryer 450 Watt |
| Film detection | 1 microsensor |
| Film format | Min. 2 x 2cm (0.8 x 0.8”) Max. width 24cm (10”) |
| Film processing time | 5:30 to 10:00 minutes |
| Film output at 8 mins development time | 24 x 30cm = 11 films / 10 x 48cm = 16 films per hour |
| Water flow rate | 2 l/min /0.52 g/min while processing |
| Water pressure | 2 bar min. / 6 bar max. |
| Tank volume | Developer and Fixer 5 litres (1.32 gal) |
All equipment shown above is compatible with the Dürr NDT “Green” X-ray Chemistry described below.
X-Ray Film Processing Chemistry
Green” X-Ray Chemistry – The unique benefits and special features:
Single bottle system: No starter or additives needed. Simply mix the concentrate with water and you’re done. Can be supplied in either 6 litre containers to make 20 litres of solution, or 1.5 litres containers to make 5 litres of solution.
Efficient: When regeneration is used, considerably lower regeneration rates are possible than with conventional chemicals.
Freezing and Thawing: Even when the product is frozen and thawed (e.g. during transport), the usability is not compromised and is guaranteed.
70% less cleaning: The formulation with Vitamin C means that cleaning cycles can be carried out far less frequently.
Certified: BAM certificated. Works on all known X-ray film processors and X-ray films.
Non-Hazardous to Health: The removal of carcinogens (aldehyde and hydroquinone) means that there is no risk to health.
Non-Hazardous Goods: As the chemicals do not contain any hazardous substances, the product can be transported using conventional means without the need for the carriage of dangerous goods regulations.
Almost odour neutral: More pleasant almost neutral developer odour.
Shelf life: At least 24 months storage stability.