New Flexible Digital X-ray Detector Available: DXR Flex
In this article:
- Waygate Technologies Launches DXR Flex Digital X-ray Detector: The first-generation bendable digital detector is designed to replace traditional X-ray film in field radiography, enhancing inspection efficiency across industries like oil & gas, aerospace, and power generation.
- Bendable Design for Complex Geometries: DXR Flex conforms to curved surfaces such as pipe welds (down to 150 mm diameter), enabling up to 65% fewer exposures and significantly reducing inspection time and asset downtime.
- Dual-Sided Exposure and Wireless Operation: The detector supports double-wall double-image (DW-DI) techniques and offers both wired and wireless connectivity, with high-resolution imaging (99 µm pixel pitch) and battery-powered portability.
- Rugged and Field-Ready Construction: With IP67 ingress protection, magnetic mounting, and a shock-resistant casing, DXR Flex is engineered for harsh environments and extended operational life.
- Seamless Integration with Rhythm Insight and Flash! Software: The detector pairs with Waygate’s advanced imaging platforms to deliver superior image quality and streamlined digital workflows for non-destructive testing (NDT).
Baker Hughes Simplifies Field Inspections with New Waygate Technologies Flexible Digital X-ray Detector: DXR Flex
- First generation bendable digital detector is set to replace traditional X-ray film in field radiography inspections
- DXR Flex detector simplifies field inspections in oil & gas, power generation, chemicals, pulp & paper and aerospace industries
- Integrated digital imaging and wireless capabilities speed up inspections and boost field operations productivity
HUERTH, Germany, Oct. 16, 2024 – Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and market leader in nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial and energy infrastructure inspection, has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of DXR Flex, a bendable digital X-ray detector. Designed to withstand the harshest of conditions, it is engineered to replace traditional X-ray film and streamline field inspections in a broad range of industries, from oil & gas and power generation to chemicals, pulp & paper, aviation and space exploration.
More efficiency and highest image quality
The introduction of the bendable digital detector technology represents a significant evolution for field radiography inspections. Designed for the application on round objects down to 150mm (6”) in diameter, the DXR Flex closely encircles pipe welds, previously only possible with X-ray film or CR phosphor imaging plates. It thereby covers a larger part of the weld area that needs to be inspected than rigid flat panel detectors, allowing the overall inspection to be concluded with up to 65%* fewer exposures. This in turn drastically reduces set up and inspection time, and ultimately overall asset downtime.
With its dual-sided exposure capability, the DXR Flex is also suitable for the double-wall double-image (DW-DI) elliptical radiographic technique for small pipes. Combined with the Waygate Technologies Rhythm Insight software platform and Waygate Technologies’ proprietary Flash! image enhancement software, the DXR Flex detector delivers unmatched image quality in weld inspections at the click of a button. The high-resolution DXR Flex (99 µm pixel pitch) is battery powered and can be used wired or wireless, allowing operators to send images directly to their laptops for faster results and reporting.
Rugged meets practical
Designed with user convenience and efficiency in mind, the DXR Flex detector offers users comfortable handling and quick set-up including magnets to allow for easy application, even in confined and difficult to reach areas.
Ingress protection IP67 ensures that the detector is waterproof and shielded from dust. Its strong case furthermore protects it from radiation and any damage due to knocks or drops, effectively extending the detector’s operational life.
The Waygate Technologies DXR Flex solution is available to order now.
*Internal calculation based on demo projects with actual customer settings.
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DXR Flex Detector Brochure
Waygate Technologies Mobile Digital X-ray Detectors
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