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Wolf X-Ray — Circular Darkroom Safelight
GBX Type Filter | 5-1/4" L × 4-1/8" Diameter | Made in the USASKU: 19104
Overview
The Wolf X-Ray 19104 Circular Darkroom Safelight is the go-to, no-fuss safelight solution for NDT radiography darkrooms, X-ray film processing stations, and industrial film loading areas. Designed for simplicity and reliability, this compact circular safelight screws directly into any standard ceiling or wall light socket — requiring no special wiring, no mounting hardware, and no tools — making it the fastest and most convenient way to add film-safe illumination to any darkroom environment.
Equipped with a GBX Type filter — the industry-standard filter for X-ray and industrial radiographic film — the Wolf 19104 delivers the correct wavelength of filtered light that allows technicians to handle, load, process, and inspect radiographic film safely without risk of fogging or pre-exposure. Proudly made in the USA by Wolf X-Ray Corporation, one of the most trusted names in industrial and medical radiography darkroom equipment.
What's Included
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Wolf Circular Safelight Unit | Main safelight housing |
| GBX Type Filter | Factory-installed, film-safe filtered lens |
| Light Bulb | Included — ready to use out of the box |
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 19104 |
| Shape | Circular |
| Filter Type | GBX — X-ray and industrial radiographic film safe |
| Dimensions | 5-1/4" L × 4-1/8" Diameter |
| Installation | Screws into any standard light bulb socket — ceiling or wall |
| Mounting | No tools or hardware required |
| Included | Circular safelight unit, GBX filter, light bulb |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
Box Dimensions & Shipping Weight (Estimated)
| Parameter | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 178 mm | 7.0 in |
| Width | 127 mm | 5.0 in |
| Height | 127 mm | 5.0 in |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 178 × 127 × 127 mm | 7.0 × 5.0 × 5.0 in |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 1.0 lb |
The GBX Filter — Why It Matters
The GBX Type filter is the industry-standard filter for radiographic and X-ray film darkroom environments. Unlike general-purpose darkroom filters used in photographic processing, the GBX filter is specifically designed to block the wavelengths of light to which industrial and medical radiographic film is most sensitive — while transmitting enough visible light for the technician to safely see and work.
Using the correct GBX filter ensures:
- No film fogging — radiographic film handled, loaded, or processed under GBX-filtered light will not be pre-exposed or fogged, preserving full image quality and diagnostic value
- Code compliance — GBX filtered safelights meet the darkroom illumination requirements of ASTM E94, ASTM E1030, and other applicable radiographic testing standards
- Operator visibility — sufficient amber-toned illumination for technicians to safely navigate the darkroom, handle film cassettes, and operate processing equipment without fumbling in complete darkness
Socket-Mount Design — Instant Installation
The defining convenience feature of the Wolf 19104 is its direct socket-mount design — the safelight simply screws into any standard incandescent light bulb socket, whether on the ceiling, on a wall fixture, or on a portable lamp base. This means:
- No electrician required — installation takes seconds with no wiring work
- No mounting brackets or wall anchors — the existing socket provides all the support needed
- Universal compatibility — works with any standard E26/E27 medium base socket found in virtually every facility
- Instantly relocatable — the safelight can be unscrewed and moved to a different socket in seconds as darkroom layout needs change
This makes the Wolf 19104 the ideal safelight for portable darkrooms, field radiography processing stations, temporary film loading areas, and any situation where a permanent hardwired safelight installation is impractical or unnecessary.
Ideal Applications
- Industrial NDT radiography (RT) film darkrooms and processing stations
- X-ray film loading areas and cassette handling stations
- Portable field darkroom setups for pipeline and construction site radiography
- Film development tank areas requiring direct overhead illumination
- Any radiographic testing environment requiring GBX-filtered, film-safe illumination
Wolf X-Ray Safelight Family
Wolf X-Ray Corporation offers a complete range of darkroom safelights to suit every installation requirement:
| Model | Type | Filter | Mounting | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19104 — This Product | Circular | GBX | Socket mount (ceiling/wall) | Instant no-tool installation |
| Angular Safelight | Angular | GBX (5" × 7") | Wall mount (2 keyholes) | Direct light over developing tank |
| Swivel Safelight | Swivel | GBX | Wall mount | 180° swivel direct spotlighting |
About Wolf X-Ray Corporation
Wolf X-Ray Corporation is a long-established American manufacturer of darkroom equipment, safelights, and radiographic accessories trusted by industrial NDT laboratories, hospitals, dental offices, and veterinary clinics across the United States and worldwide. Wolf safelights are renowned for their simplicity, reliability, and consistent film-safe performance — making them the first choice of radiographic technicians who need dependable darkroom illumination they can trust every time.