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Carestream INDUSTREX Flex GP Imaging Plate | 4.5" x 10"
High-Efficiency, Flexible Digital Radiography for Versatile NDT Inspections
The INDUSTREX Flex GP (General Purpose) Imaging Plate is a high-performance storage phosphor plate designed for Computed Radiography (CR) in non-destructive testing. Engineered to replace traditional X-ray film, the Flex GP offers the tactile flexibility of film combined with the workflow efficiency of digital imaging. The 4.5" x 10" ($11.4 \times 25.4$ cm) size is a versatile medium-format plate, ideal for inspecting small-to-medium weldments, castings, and structural components where a standard film-sized footprint is required.
Key Performance Features
Exceptional Flexibility: The 10-mil polyester support allows the plate to wrap around curved surfaces, pipes, and complex geometries without cracking or loss of image quality.
High Sensitivity (GP Class): As a "General Purpose" plate, it features high quantum efficiency, allowing for significantly reduced exposure times compared to conventional radiography film and high-resolution plates.
Reusable & Durable: Protected by a tough polymer overcoat, these plates can be erased and reused thousands of times with proper handling, offering a superior Return on Investment (ROI).
Wide Dynamic Range: Captures detail across varying material thicknesses in a single exposure, reducing the need for multiple "shots" of the same part.
Film-Like Workflow: Used with standard radiographic techniques and flexible cassettes, making the transition from analog film to digital CR seamless for certified technicians.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Model | INDUSTREX Flex GP |
| Catalog / SKU | 1004266 (formerly 8537 series) |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 10 inches ($11.4 \times 25.4$ cm) |
| Phosphor Type | Barium Fluorohalide ($BaFBr/I:Eu^{2+}$) |
| ISO / ASTM Class | Meets highest system class (EN 14784-1 / ASTM E 2446) |
| Compatibility | Optimized for INDUSTREX HPX-1 Plus and HPX-PRO Systems |
| Construction | Flexible 10-mil polyester base with protective overcoat |
Ideal Applications
Pipeline Inspection: Ideal for weld quality assessment in mid-sized piping.
Aerospace Fabrication: Detection of internal inclusions and porosity in airframe components.
Castings & Forgings: Rapid screening of industrial parts for shrinkage and subsurface defects.
Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring: Quantifying wall loss in process piping and pressure vessels.
Handling & Care Recommendations
Cleaning: Use only Carestream Screen Cleaner and lint-free wipes. Avoid using isopropyl alcohol, which can damage the protective polymer layer.
Light Exposure: Protect exposed plates from intense ambient light. Handling and scanning should be performed in a room with subdued lighting to prevent "fading" of the latent image.
Storage: Store plates flat in their protective folders or cassettes when not in use to prevent physical creasing or scratching.
SKU: 1004266