Computed Radiography Scanner CR Flex

The CRxFlex™ is a multipurpose workhorse for a wide range of applications. Designed specifically for nondestructive testing (NDT), it delivers better efficiency, performance, throughput, and image quality than any other system in today’s 

NDT market—at lower doses for both isotopes and X-ray sources.  

Due to high read-out efficiency, this field-proven scanner boasts shorter exposure times, excellent image quality, improved signal to noise ratio (SNR), and basic spatial resolution (SRb). It increases reliability and productivity.
Upgraded core technology offers a variety of scan resolutions from 25 micron to 200 micron, covering all possible NDT segments. 

This results in extreme high throughput for oil and gas applications like CUI, ISI and erosion/corrosion inspections, while also providing the highest image quality, which covers even the most stringent weld standards.
Like all available GE CR scanners, the CRxFlex solution is DICONDE-compliant for image acquisition, analysis and data management. 

Experience greater efficiency. 

As the best-in-class provider of CR technologies for over 10 years, GE Inspection Technologies combines a proven history with innovative technology. We specially design our computed radiography systems and tools upon customer demand to offer the best results possible empowering you with everything you need to be more efficient.

Fast 

A high dynamic range, strong SNR, and faster set up, scanning and processing times result in streamlined workflows and more efficient inspections. 

An extremely wide latitude allows for a broad range of thicknesses to be inspected in one single exposure, meaning fewer overall exposures and re-takes for higher component throughput. Using Flash!™ also enables quick decisions without the need for any window-level view of the image. 

Reliable 

With a limited tabletop footprint, this robust scanner thrives in even the toughest NDT environments.
It reduces downtime with long mean-times-between-failures (MTBF) and maintenance (MTBM). And its state-of-the-art, horizontal transport system has limited contact with the imaging plate during the scanning process for minimal damage or wear. A modular internal structure allows for easy servicing and flexible use.

Accurate 

With specially designed optics, lasers, and best-in-class components, our scanners provide image quality with excellent 

IQI sensitivity. 

It allows for images to be digitally enhanced for clarity during diagnosis. Images can also be electronically shared for second opinions, if unsure of the determination. Software and optional tools guarantee stable, operator-independent results to reduce risk of error.

Versatility The CRxFlex offers wide dynamic range and high signal-to-noise ratio, which typically results in streamlined technique development and higher component throughput. A broad range of thicknesses can be inspected in a single exposure with the wide dynamic range, making the CRxFlex a perfect match for the inspection of castings and piping for erosion/corrosion. This capability also leads to less exposures and fewer re-takes.

Horizontal Transport System The CRxFlex has a state-of-the-art, horizontal transport system that is designed to have limited contact with the imaging plate during the scanning process. The result of this is that there is very minimal plate damage or physical wear that occurs during the scan. The scanner can accept imaging plates in hard cassettes or imaging plates fed in to rigid insert cassettes for scanning. The use of hard cassettes for applications in which the imaging plate would not be removed from the cassette can help extend the life of the imaging plate.

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