Flex HR AP and XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates

Flex HR AP and XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates

High-Resolution CR Imaging Plates for Non-Destructive Testing Applications

Overview

Carestream Industrex Flex HR-AP and Flex XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates are designed for computed radiography (CR) in NDT applications. They offer the flexibility of film without the need for wet processing, allowing you to capture and read images quickly both in the field and in the lab — and then optimize, store, or share them digitally.

The Flex HR-AP plate provides high-resolution performance across a wide range of applications and is available in House-Cut formats. 

TheFlex XL Blue G2 plate delivers higher resolution than the HR-AP plate for the most demanding inspections.

Features

  • Flexible – wraps around most shapes
  • Sharp – better resolution than high-speed films, and a suitable replacement for many applications
  • Available in multiple sizes – to cover a wide range of applications
  • Versatile – use in a rigid or flexible cassette
  • Efficient – phosphor plates can be erased and reused thousands of times, require less exposure than film, and provide faster image access
  • Certified – when used with Carestream NDT INDUSTREX HPX-1 Plus Digital Systems, all plates meet requirements for the highest system class per EN 14784-1 and ASTM E 2446
  • Compatible with Carestream NDT INDUSTREX HPX-1 Plus and HPX-PRO Digital Systems; HR-AP and XL Blue G2 plates have been ASTM E 2446 tested in both systems

Applications

Carestream INDUSTREX Flex HR-AP and Flex XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates are available in many sizes and are designed for a wide variety of NDT applications, including:

  • Castings
  • Erosion and Corrosion
  • Pipeline Inspection
  • Welded Fabrication

Available Sizes

Available Sizes

Available Sizes

Flex HR-AP Digital Imaging Plates

Size Part Number
2.4" x 9.4" RT-CA-8628950
2.8" x 10" RT-CA-8628976
2.8" x 16.9" RT-CA-8628984
2.8" x 24" RT-CA-8629008
2.8" x 36" RT-CA-8628968
3.5" x 10" RT-CA-8629016
3.5" x 17" RT-CA-8629032
3.9" x 9.4" RT-CA-8629040
3.9" x 15.7" RT-CA-8629057
3.9" x 18.9" RT-CA-8629073
4.5" x 10" RT-CA-8628273
4.5" x 17" RT-CA-8628265
4.5" x 36" RT-CA-8629123
5" x 7" RT-CA-8629081
6" x 17" RT-CA-8629099
7" x 17" RT-CA-8629107
8" x 10" RT-CA-8628281
10" x 12" RT-CA-8628299
11.8" x 15.7" RT-CA-8628315
14" x 17" RT-CA-8628323
14" x 20.1" RT-CA-8629115
14" x 22" RT-CA-8628364
14" x 36" RT-CA-8628356
14" x 51" RT-CA-8628331

House-Cut Flex HR-AP Digital Imaging Plates

Size Part Number
70mm x 10" RT-CA-Q8628976
70mm x 17" RT-CA-Q8628984
3.5" x 10" RT-CA-Q8629016
3.5" x 17" RT-CA-Q8629032
4.5" x 10" RT-CA-Q8628273
4.5" x 17" RT-CA-Q8628265

Flex XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates

Size Part Number
2.8" x 10" RT-CA-8628372
2.8" x 16.9" RT-CA-8628380
2.8" x 18.9" RT-CA-8628398
3.9" x 9.4" RT-CA-8628406
3.9" x 15.7" RT-CA-8628414
3.9" x 18.9" RT-CA-8628422
4.5" x 10" RT-CA-8628448
4.5" x 17" RT-CA-8628430
5" x 7" RT-CA-8628455
7" x 17" RT-CA-8628463
8" x 10" RT-CA-8628471
9.4" x 11.7" RT-CA-8628489
11.8" x 15.7" RT-CA-8628497
14" x 17" RT-CA-8628505
14" x 20.1" RT-CA-8628521

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Physical Properties: Nominal Thickness
  Flex HR-AP Flex XL Blue G2
Total Thickness: 0.026" (652 µm) 0.020" (510 µm)
Overcoat: 0.0002" (5 µm) 0.0004" (9 µm)
Phosphor Layer: 0.0093" (236 µm) 0.0056" (141 µm)
Support: 0.0141" (358 µm) 0.0124" (315 µm)
Backing: 0.0021" (53 µm) 0.0018" (45 µm)
General Specifications
Phosphor Composition: Barium fluorobromoiodide doped with divalent Europium (BaFBr/I:Eu²⁺)
Readout Method: Photostimulated luminescence — red laser stimulation, blue light emission (~400 nm)
Cassette Compatibility: Rigid or flexible cassette with metal screens of appropriate thickness
Minimum Bend Radius: 1" (2.54 cm) — practical bend radius limited by cassette and lead screen configuration
Normal Operating Temperature: 23° to 86°F (-5° to 30°C)
Bending/Flexing Limit: Do not flex above 149°F (65°C) — phosphor layer may crack
Support Distortion Range: 149° to 212°F (65° to 100°C) — minor polyester support distortion may occur
Phosphor Damage Threshold: Above 212°F (100°C) — blistering / buckling may occur
Service Life: Hundreds to thousands of exposure/readout/erase cycles, depending on handling and environmental conditions
Approved Cleaner: CARESTREAM Screen Cleaner (CAT No. 845-4977). Water, isopropyl alcohol, and IPA-containing cleaners are not recommended.
Handling: Handle by edges and black (non-phosphor) side; wear nitrile rubber or latex gloves; keep hands clean and dry
Disposal: May be considered hazardous waste due to barium content. Contact local authorities for disposal or recycling.
Certifications & Compatibility
Standards: EN 14784-1 (highest CR System class) · ASTM E 2446 · ASTM E 2445 (signal retention testing)
BAM-Certified Systems: INDUSTREX HPX-PRO Portable Digital System with Flex HR-AP and Flex XL Blue G2 plates; INDUSTREX HPX-1 Plus Digital System with Flex HR-AP and Flex XL Blue G2 plates
Compatible CR Systems: Carestream INDUSTREX HPX-1 Plus and HPX-PRO Digital Systems
MTF, Signal Retention, Absorption, and Emission Figures

Performance Figures

MTF Curves for Flex HR-AP and Flex XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates
Figure 1: MTF Curves. Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) curves for all imaging plates, highlighting the improved sharpness of the XL Blue G2 plate. Resolution is typically characterized by MTF, a measure of signal modulation as a function of spatial frequency.

Signal Retention plot for INDUSTREX Flex Digital Imaging Plates
Figure 2: Signal Retention. Percent signal retention at ambient temperatures after a 120 kV exposure, measured in accordance with ASTM E2445. The plot is representative for INDUSTREX Flex Digital Imaging Plates. Signal decay is generally negligible in most applications, though critical exposures may require a higher radiation dose or a fixed exposure-to-readout interval to eliminate decay-induced variability.

X-ray Absorption vs. X-ray Energy for Flex HR-AP and Flex XL Blue G2
Figure 3: X-Ray Absorption. X-ray energy absorption curves for Flex HR-AP (top) and Flex XL Blue G2 (bottom). Imaging plates are sensitive to low-energy scatter, so the use of lead screens — especially at energies greater than 100 kV — is important to control scatter and produce optimum image quality.

Blue Light Emission spectrum of INDUSTREX Digital Imaging Plates
Figure 4: Blue Light Emission. The wavelength of light needed to stimulate phosphor luminescence differs from the wavelength released by the phosphors, which allows the stimulating light to be filtered from the emitted signal. Emission is typically stimulated with a red laser diode, and the photostimulated emission from INDUSTREX Digital Imaging Plates is a narrow band of blue light near 400 nm.

Product Literature

Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to

Flex HR-AP Digital Imaging Plates
Carestream Industrex HR AP Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 1-4) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-8628950M
$234.00
Carestream Industrex HR AP Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 5-25) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-8628950M-1
$222.00
Carestream Industrex HR AP Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 25+) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-8628950M2
$211.00

House-Cut Flex HR-AP Digital Imaging Plates
House-Cut Carestream Industrex HR AP Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 1-4) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-QHRAP70x10-1 - Master
$177.00
House-Cut Carestream Industrex HR AP Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 5 - 25) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-QHRAP70x10-5 - Master
$168.00
House-Cut Carestream Industrex HR AP Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 25+) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-QHRAP70x10-25 - Master
$159.00

Flex XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates
Carestream Industrex XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 5-25) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-8628372M-1
$270.00
Carestream Industrex XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 1-4) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-8628372M
$285.00
Carestream Industrex XL Blue G2 Digital Imaging Plates (Qty 25+) (Select Size)
Model #
RT-CA-8628372M-2
$256.00