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New Tabletop Computed Radiography (CR) Scanner From GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies

CRxFlex Offers Greater Scanning Versatility, Flexibility, Reliability and Better Image Quality

Billerica, MA, USA —June 29, 2009 —The CRxFlex is the latest addition to the suite of digital radiography conversion options from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies. Reliable and versatile, the CRxFlex provides superior image quality making it the right choice for flaw detection in welds, cast parts and corrosion/erosion detection in pipes. The scanner can be used with either isotopes or x-ray sources and is designed for the rigorous radiographic inspection requirements encountered in the oil and gas, aerospace, power generation, automotive and military sectors.

“The addition of the CRxFlex to our portfolio demonstrates our commitment to digital radiography, as we continue to develop new products to provide ever better inspection solutions for our customers,” said Juan Mario Gomez, Product General Manager Radiography. “By combining the innovative features of CRxFlex with our Rhythm software platform, customers can now acquire, review, report and archive inspection data, allowing for faster defect detection and improved productivity.”

Unlike competitive phosphor scanners, CRxFlex can be used either with hard cassettes, in which the phosphor imaging plate never leaves the cassette, or it can scan any size of phosphor screen up to 14 x 17 inches and any shape can be accommodated, including circles, triangles, rectangles, pie shape, etc. These individual imaging plates can be exposed using a soft, flexible cassette (with or without lead) before scanning. The combination of wide dynamic range and the high signal-to-noise ratio of the scanner allow a broad range of thicknesses to be inspected in a single exposure resulting in streamlined procedure development, less exposures/retakes and increased component throughput.

The CRxFlex has a small tabletop footprint and is designed to provide reliable operation within the harshest of NDT environments, offering long mean-time-between-failures and maintenance. To further minimize downtime, its internal modular construction allows easy and rapid field serviceability. Its horizontal transport system extends the life of the imaging plates as it has little or no direct contact with the imaging plate during the scanning process. This eliminates the possibility of plate damage during the scan process and reduces general wear and tear.

About GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is part of GE Enterprise Solutions, a $5 billion business helping customers compete and win in a changing global environment by combining the power of GE’s unique expertise and intelligent technology to drive customers’ productivity and profitability.  GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a leading innovator in advanced measurement, sensor-based and inspection solutions that deliver accuracy, productivity and safety to its customers.  The company designs and manufactures sensing instruments that measure temperature, pressure, moisture, gas and flow rate for demanding customer applications.  It also designs, manufactures and services inspection equipment, including radiographic, ultrasonic, remote visual and eddy current, that monitors and tests materials without disassembly, deforming or damaging them.  GE Sensing & Inspection’s products are used in a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, power generation, aerospace, transportation and healthcare.  The company has 4,700 employees at more than 40 facilities in 25 countries worldwide.