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Carestream INDUSTREX Flex GP Imaging Plate 4.5" x 17"
High-Efficiency Digital Radiography for Curved and Complex Geometries
The INDUSTREX Flex GP (General Purpose) Imaging Plate is a state-of-the-art Computed Radiography (CR) sensor designed to replace traditional X-ray film. Engineered for the demanding "Flex" environment of industrial NDT, this plate combines high radiation sensitivity with a durable, flexible base. The 4.5" x 17" ($11.4 \times 43$ cm) format is specifically optimized for circumferential weld inspection on piping and pressure vessels, allowing the plate to wrap around the component for a single-exposure digital image.
Key Performance Features
Superior Flexibility: Unlike rigid DR panels, the Flex GP plate can be bent to a tight radius without damaging the phosphor layer, making it ideal for small-bore piping and "boiler tube" inspections.
T-GRAIN Emulsion Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with Carestream’s HPX-1 and HPX-PRO CR readers, providing a wide dynamic range that captures high-contrast detail in both thin and thick sections of the same part.
High Quantum Efficiency: Requires significantly less radiation dose than conventional D7 or D4 film, allowing for faster exposure times and smaller safety exclusion zones on the job site.
Extreme Durability: Features a protective overcoat that resists scratches, dust, and environmental wear. With proper handling and cleaning, a single plate can be erased and reused thousands of times.
Reduced "Scatter" Sensitivity: Formulated to minimize the impact of backscattered radiation, which is a common challenge in field radiography, ensuring a sharper "Signal-to-Noise" ratio (SNR).
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Model | INDUSTREX Flex GP |
| SKU / Catalog No. | 8584534 |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 17 inches ($11.4 \times 43$ cm) |
| Phosphor Type | Barium Fluorohalide ($BaFX:Eu^{2+}$) |
| Classification | ASTM E2446 / ISO 16371-1 Compliant |
| Erasure | High-intensity white light (Automatic via CR Reader) |
| Compatibility | INDUSTREX HPX-1 Plus, HPX-PRO, and third-party CR systems |
Ideal Applications
Oil & Gas Pipelines: Perfect for 100% volumetric inspection of girth welds.
Aerospace: Detecting corrosion and structural fatigue in airframe stringers and engine nacelles.
Power Generation: High-resolution imaging of boiler tubes and heat exchanger welds.
Foundries: Rapid screening of castings for internal shrinkage and porosity.
Care and Maintenance Pro-Tip
Plate Longevity: Always use INDUSTREX Flexible Cassettes (Lead or Non-Lead) to protect the plate from light and physical abrasion during transport. To clean the surface, use only Carestream Screen Cleaner and a lint-free wipe; never use alcohol or abrasive cleaners, as they will degrade the phosphor sensitivity and cause "ghosting" artifacts in your images.Examination of specific areas requiring a narrow but long imaging field.
General-purpose digital radiography in NDT for elongated components.