Eco Plus Chemicals – Sustainable X-Ray Film Processing for NDT
Eco Plus Chemicals are the ideal solution for eco-friendly and efficient film processing in non-destructive testing (NDT). Developed by industry leaders Waygate Technologies and AGFA, these innovative chemicals are designed to protect both people and the planet while optimizing performance in industrial radiography.
Why Choose Eco Plus Chemicals?
- Environmentally Safe Formulation – Free from hydroquinone, glutaraldehyde, and boron, Eco Plus Chemicals reduce environmental impact and health risks, aligning with REACH compliance standards.
- Reduced Chemical Consumption – Use up to 40% less chemicals, resulting in decreased waste and lower disposal costs.
- Lower Water and Energy Usage – Save resources with reduced water consumption and energy-efficient processing cycles.
- Optimized Performance – Provides high-quality results, enhancing film throughput and ensuring consistent sensitometric properties for optimal film processing.
Eco Plus Product Range
- Eco Dev Plus – A single-part developer with minimal replenishment rates, suitable for both 5-minute and 8-minute processing cycles.
- Eco Fix Plus – A two-part fixer that improves archiving results and reduces aluminum sulfate levels for better film consistency and quality.
- Eco Start Plus – Starter solution ensuring optimal image quality right from the start.
Eco Plus Chemicals enable industrial sectors such as aviation, shipbuilding, and oil & gas to reduce their ecological footprint while maintaining top-tier film quality. Make the switch to Eco Plus for a sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective solution for X-ray film processing.
Overview STRUCTURIX Eco and Standard Film Systems with Eco Plus chemicals
| STRUCTURIX Eco Film Systems | STRUCTURIX Standard Film Systems |
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| 5 Minute Cycle | 8 Minute Cycle | 8 Minute Cycle | ||
| STRUCTURIX equipment | S Eco | S Eco / M Eco | ||
| STRUCTURIX films | All Types | All Types | All Types | |
| Film throughput | cm/min 35x43cm films/hour |
51 78 |
32 (S Eco) / 20 (M Eco) 48 (S Eco) / 30 (M Eco) |
23 (U) / 20 (Nova) 34 (U) / 30 (Nova) |
| STRUCTURIX chemicals | Eco Dev Plus replenishment Eco Fix Plus repl. Eco Start Plus |
600 ml/m² 700 ml/m² 25ml/l* |
600 ml/m² 700 ml/m² 25ml/l* |
600 ml/m² 1200 ml/m² 25ml/l* |
| Developer immersion time (sec.) | 62.5 | 100 | 100 | |
| Temperature (°C) | 32°C | 29°C | 29°C | |
| Water consumption | 13 l/m² | 13 l/m² | 13 l/m² | |
| Silver freight ** | < 50 mg/m² | < 50 mg/m² | 300-600 mg/m² | |
| Silver concentration at fixer rate |
700ml/m² 1200ml/m² |
4 ppm 1 ppm |
4 ppm 1 ppm |
Between 25 & 50 ppm |