Bendable digital X-ray detectors
26/06/2025
Shortly after the launch of the D-DR 1025B NDT, the D-DR 1043B NDT has joined the Dürr NDT family of bendable X-ray detectors for industrial radiography.
The D-DR 1043B NDT is designed for weld inspection on objects with large diameters, to cover a wider area and save time due to fewer exposures. With an active area of 97 × 427 mm, the weld of a 300 mm pipe can be inspected with as few as three exposures.
Both the D-DR 1025B NDT and the D-DR 1043B NDT can be bent continuously from flat to a 150 mm or 300 mm diameter, respectively, in one direction, with exposures possible on both sides. A simple mounting system allows the detectors to be easily attached to a pipe with two straps and then rotated along the weld seam.
With a pixel pitch of 99 µm, a basic spatial resolution (SRb) of 100 µm is achieved, making them suited for weld inspection in accordance with DIN EN ISO 17636-2 (Class B). Due to the bendability, typical applications are pipeline, tank and vessel inspections, but weld seam inspections on straight objects are also possible as the detector can also be used in a flat position.
Due to the integrated shielding, the detectors are suitable for X-ray sources up to 450 kV, with a maximum frame time of 180 s. As they are dust-tight and waterproof (IP67), battery powered and have wireless data transmission, they are well prepared for tough applications.
Bendable detectors can replace conventional X-ray films in a wide range of industries, from oil & gas to power generation, chemicals and aviation, and optimise inspections through fast image acquisition and software-assisted analysis.
Like all digital X-ray systems from Dürr NDT, the bendable detectors are also operated with its proven D-Tect X inspection software. Special and easy-to-use functions such as multi-gain calibration always ensure the highest possible image quality. Powerful and intelligent tools, such as the X-filter for fast image optimisation, make image evaluation simple and efficient.
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