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Eco Systems

The Structurix ECO Film System combines both economy in use and ecological responsibility. This advanced film system minimizes its impact on the environment with less chemistry consumption, higher film throughput and lower energy usage.

Features

5 minute cycle (NDT S ECO) or the 8 minute cycle (NDT S ECO/M ECO)

Both are specially designed to meet the strictest standards for silver content in the wash water. The secret lies in the double fi xing tank with which the system is equipped. This cascade fi xing system ensures that the amount of silver in the wash water remains within the limit of <50 mg/m2. Additionally the Structurix S ECO allows signifi cant reduction in the chemistry replenishment rate.

Structurix Chemicals

Thanks to the intelligent composition of the chemicals, Structurix ecoDEV and ecoFIX, it is possible to reduce the chemistry consumption to less than 60 percent of the present reference levels while maintaining excellent sensitometric and Structurix ECO Film System physical characteristics. This drastic reduction in chemistry consumption translates into lower purchasing costs, while the smaller volume of developer and fi xer waste leads to lower disposal costs. In fact, the higher concentration of silver in the fi xer waste actually turns an expenditure item to an income item, thanks to silver recovery.

Structurix ecoDEV

The ecoDEV is a new two-part developer for universal use but specially designed for super fast processing, with the lowest possible replenishment rates while maintaining optimum developing capabilities. The hardener-free and boron-free ecoDEV has a minimal impact on the environment. Replenishment rate 5 min. cycle: 550 ml/m2 (S ECO) Replenishment rate 8 min. cycle: 900 ml/m2 (S ECO/M ECO).

The use of the starter solution, ecoSTART, is highly recommended when fi lling the developer tank. In this way, optimal sensitometric results are ensured from the start.

Structurix ecoFIx

The ecoFIX is a new boron-free, two-part fi xer specially designed for super fast processing, with the lowest possible replenishment rates while rendering improved archiving results. Replenishment rate: 700 ml/m2 (S ECO and M ECO).

Offerings

The Structurix Eco Film System in 5 minute cycle

This Structurix Eco Film System has all possible economical advantages and features to minimize its impact on the environment, including:

  • Up to 60 percent higher film throughput capacity
  • Up to 40 percent less chemistry
  • Up to 40 percent less chemistry and packaging waste
  • A considerable decrease in wash water replenishment rates
  • Lower silver freights in the wash water
  • Lower silver freights in the wash water

A certified system
The Structurix Eco Film System is perfectly suited to applications that demand the highest image quality. It is certified according to the Industrial Film Systems Classification Standards EN 584-1, ASTM E-1815, ISO 11699-1 and JIS-K7627. The German Federal Institute, BAM, awarded the Structurix Eco Film System in 5 minute cycle the certificate of compliance to International Classification Standards.

Structurix films
The radiographic films D2, D3, D4, D5, D7,D8 can be used in this system. Adaptations have been made to harmonize the drying characteristics of this assortment.

Outstanding performance
When set to the 5 minute cycle, the Structurix S eco processes no less than 51 cm of film per minute or 78 films (35 x 43 cm) per hour! ecoDEV immersion time: 62.5 sec. (5 min. cycle) at temperature 29°C.

The Structurix eco Film System in 8 minute cycle

Compared to the Structurix Eco Film System with the S eco installed in a 5 minute cycle, this system operates with the S eco or M eco in an 8 minute cycle.

This system also provides important ecological advantages, including:

  • Reduction of the fixer replenishment
  • Reduction of wash water
  • Reduction of silver content in the waste water
  • Less packaging waste
  • Low energy consumption

A certified system
This Structurix Eco Film System is perfectly suited to applications that demand the highest image quality. It is certified according to the Industrial Film Systems Classification Standards EN 584-1, ASTM E-1815, ISO 11699-1 and JIS-K7627.

Structurix films
The Structurix films D2, D3, D4, D5, D7, D8 can be used in this system. Superior performance The Structurix Eco Film System in 8 minute cycle has a film throughput capacity of 32 cm/min., or 48 films (35 x 43 cm) per hour for the S eco and 20 cm/min., or 30 films (35 x 43 cm) per hour for the M eco .

Specifications

Agfa NDT eco FILM SYSTEMS Agfa NDT Standard Film Systems
5 minute cycle 8 minute cycle 8 minute cycle
Agfa NDT equipment S eco S eco
M eco
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NOVA
STRUCTURUX Films all all all
Film throughput
cm/min. 51 32 (S eco)/20 (M eco) Depending on processor type
35 x 43 cm films/hour 78 48/30 Depending on processor type
Structurix chemistry
Developer Replenishment
Fixer Replenishment
Starter

ecoDEV: 550 ml/m2
ecoFIX: 700 ml/m2
ecoSTART: 25 l/l*

ecoDEV: 900 ml/m2
ecoFIX: 700 ml/m2
ecoSTART: 20 ml/l*

G135: 900 ml/m2
G335: 1200 ml/m2
G135S: 25 ml/l*
Film throughput 78 48/30 Depending on processor type
Developer immersion time (sec) 62.5 100 100
Temperature 29°C 27°C 28°C
Water consumption 13 l/m² 13 l/m² Depending on processor type between 13 l/m² and more
Silver freight* < 50 mg/m² < 50 mg/m² 300 - 600 mg/m²
Silver concentration*
At fixer rate 700 ml/m² 4 ppm 4 ppm Between 25 and 50 ppm
At fixer rate 1200 ml/m² 1 ppm 1 ppm

* Values based on average radiographic densities
** When using ecoFIX the NDT M and NDT S can be used with a reduced fixer replenishment rate of 800 ml/m²

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