Automatic X-ray Film Processor Details

Automatic X-ray Film Processor
REF: MEN-2026-0058

Radiology

Automatic X-ray Film Processor

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Product Code MEN-2026-0058
Condition New
Availability On request
Warranty 1 year
Sub-Category X-ray
Automatic Transport System: Uses a series of rollers to move the film through developer, fixer, water, and drying chambers, reducing manual labor.

Precise Temperature & Time Control: Microprocessors maintain optimal chemical temperatures (often around 28°C) and consistent, adjustable processing times to ensure image quality.

Automatic Replenishment: Sensors detect film size and quantity, automatically adding the correct amount of chemicals to maintain solution strength.

Rapid Processing Cycles: Capable of producing a finished, dry film in as little as 90 to 135 seconds.

Efficient Drying System: Heated air blower system ensures films are dry and ready for immediate viewing.

Daylight Operation: Many models feature daylight loaders, allowing film processing outside of a traditional darkroom.

User Interface & Control Panel: Modern units use microprocessors to adjust washing speed, chemical temperature, and drying time, often with display menus.

Compact Design: Built to be space-efficient for radiology departments.

Energy and Water Conservation: "Waiting" modes reduce water and power consumption when the machine is not actively processing film.

Variable Film Sizes: Capable of handling various film sizes, from dental up to

Environmental Protection: Built-in systems reduce chemical waste and, in some cases, allow for odor-neutral operation.
Film Handling & Capacity: Designed for sheet films, ranging from minimum mm (inches) to maximum mm (inches).

Processing Time: Total cycle time typically ranges from 90 to 167 seconds, ensuring rapid dry-to-drop results.

Capacity: can process up to 100 films per hour.

Temperature Control: Developer temperature is critical, operating in the range of (approx.)

Transport System: Roller-based system moving film through developer, fixer, wash, and dryer.

Replenishment System: Automatically adds fresh chemicals based on film size or count.

Temperature Control: Keeps chemicals at the optimum temperature.

Drying System: Uses hot, dry air to dry the film.

Electrical Requirements: Operates on standard, often 110-120V or 200-240V (Hz) power supplies.

Operation Indicators: Includes indicator lights (e.g., red) to show when the machine is on or in operation.
Preparation: Turn on the machine, ensure water supply is on, and allow 5–10 minutes for the chemicals to reach the correct temperature. Check that developer and fixer levels are adequate.

Darkroom Setup: Turn off all lights except for the red safelight. Open the X-ray cassette and remove the film by its edges to avoid artifacts.
Feeding the Film: Place the exposed film into the processor feed tray. The rollers will grab the film and pull it through automatically.

Processing Cycle: The film moves through developer, fixer, washer, and dryer tanks, typically within 90 seconds to 2 minutes.

Retrieval: The finished, dry radiograph will exit the machine.

Reloading Cassette: In the darkroom, load a new, unexposed film into the cassette, then close it.