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The right components for all applications
The Art X-Ray machines are made to customers’ specifications. On this page, we’ll show you the key components available. The information here is more of a general nature. Our reference project pages show specific details about the museums’ machines.
The X-ray system for generating radiation
The X-ray system determines which objects can be examined. In this context, the X-ray voltage is crucial. For instance, paintings on canvas are X-rayed at a voltage of between 30 and 50 kV, whereas slightly higher X-ray voltage is required for paintings on wood. If it’s not just paintings and small objects of lightweight materials that are to be X-rayed, the X-ray system needs to be designed for higher voltage.
| X-ray tube | rtw MCD 100-H3 / 1000 | rtw MCD 100-H3 / 1500 | Comet MXR-160/21 | Varex HPC-160FB | |
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| X-ray voltage | 20 kV – 100 kV | 20 kV – 100 kV | 30 kV – 160 kV | 20 kV – 160 kV | |
| Max. X-ray power | 1000 W | 1500 W | 1600 W | 1600 W | |
| Max. X-ray current | 45 mA | 45 mA | 20 mA | 20 mA | |
| Focal spot (EN 12543) | 3,0 mm | 3,0 mm | 1,0 mm & 3,0 mm | 5,5 mm | |
| If necessary, we can also fit other X-ray tubes | |||||
The line-scan X-ray camera system for imaging
The line-scan X-ray cameras take the X-ray images in a scanning process and come in various lengths. The camera’s effective sensor length defines the height of the X-ray image that can be captured in one pass. Several scans are required for higher objects. The width of the image is governed by the width of the machine.
| Type of camera | SEZ T3-640 | SEZ T3-800 | SEZ T3-960 |
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| Effective sensor length | 627 mm | 784 mm | 941 mm |
| Imaging method | Direct digital imaging by line scanning | ||
| Spatial resolution | 300 DPI 12 pixels/mm (pixel size 83 μm) Regardless of the size of the X-ray image |
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| Dynamic range | 12 bit A/D conversion (4096 grey scales) | ||
| Features | • 5-year radiation damage guarantee • Very robust, industry-grade design • Not sensitive to scattered rays, which means better image quality • Made in Germany |
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| Both shorter and longer cameras are available | |||
X-ray Systems for Art, Culture, and Archaeology
X-ray Systems for Art, Culture, and Archaeology
X-ray Systems for Art, Culture, and Archaeology