The industrial X-ray machine is used mainly to view objects that can otherwise not be seen. In industry, this type of machine is used mostly for the inspection of goods for flaws that would normally not be visible to the naked eye. Radiation is used to penetrate various materials and present an image on a scanner which indicates various densities and shapes.
The industrial X-ray machine is often used to scan luggage at airports to indicate any unsafe or forbidden items. The food industry also uses this technology; for instance, in the poultry industry it is used to scan bones for low density. The more common industrial application is to inspect goods. Small cracks, fractures and chips are easily spotted using this methodology, and faulty or sub-standard goods can be identified and removed from sale. This is also called non-destructive testing and is essential to ensure the quality of certain products.
Quality testing products is crucial as it allows you to identify and remove any products that do not meet the criteria of good quality products. Sub-standard or faulty products can affect your sales and reputation, thus, it is important to ensure that your products are always up to standard. Using X-ray technology is a very effective method to accurately spot flaws that otherwise would go unnoticed.
There are many types of industrial X-ray machines and the functionality of these machines depends on the operation they are applied to. High output production businesses employ the use of high-speed conveyor belts as high volumes of products can move quickly through the process. High speed automatic scanners are necessary for these industries, as manual inspection will not be able to cope with the amount of products to be inspected. It makes the business more effective and allows products to leave the production line faster and intact. Automated scanners will usually pick up defects and bump sub-standard products off the production line for further inspection or removal. This is a sure fire way to ensure that only good quality products reach the customer.
Other uses for the industrial X-ray machine centres around safety. This includes crucial inspection of aircraft parts during manufacturing or maintenance to ensure that no faults or cracks are present. Cracks in the metal of an aircraft can have dire safety implications. The tyre industry also employs the use of these scanners to ensure correct density of rubber, as well as to check the regulation of the steel grid inside the tyre – this ensures that tyres remain intact and that they don’t burst, deflate or cause accidents. Given the function of the tyre and the results of one bursting at high speed, it is essential for tyre manufacturers to ensure that each tyre that leaves the production line meet all standard requirements if they are to be safe for use on our South African roads.
If your business needs an X-ray machine, it is important that you get the machine which is most suited to your particular operation. If you need advice or assistance, contact our consultants at Teraoka, who will be happy to assist. We are specialists in high quality inspection equipment, and we ensure that our products are effective and accurate. We have outlets throughout South Africa and would be happy to assist, no matter what your location.