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  SXR-225 X-Ray Gage

sxr 225 x-ray gageThe Electron Machine Corporation has been designing X-ray gages and mill control systems for more than forty years. Our gages use X-ray pulse technology to provide good measurement results with lower radiation. The SXR—225 is the latest in solid state design that breaks with the past line frequency response limitations. Operating at 225 hertz, its fast response time keeps pace with the industry’s faster processes and need for more throughput with improved quality and lower costs.

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HOW IT WORKS

The SXR-225 X-ray Gage consists of three major components:

1) A source unit to generate finitely controlled X-rays
2) A solid state detector to measure non-absorbed rays
3) A console of advanced modular design for control and readout of the source and detector

The KV rating of the source unit is chosen to match product thickness and material.

In operation, the emitted X-ray pulses penetrate the material to be measured. The amount of radiation reaching the detector is reduced by the absorption of the product which in turn is a function of its thickness. The detected signal is sent to the display/control console for alloy compensation and/or thickness display.

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APPLICATIONS

• INPUT / OUTPUT GAGING OF ROLLING MILLS

• WALL THICKNESS OF CYLINDERS

• SHEET THICKNESS AND PROFILE

• CUSTOM DESIGNED SYSTEMS FOR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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MATERIALS
STEEL
ALUMINUM
COPPER
ALLOYS
PLASTICS
RUBBER
GLASS
PARTICLE BOARD

ADVANTAGES
The most important reasons to choose Electron Machine Corp. 
pulse-type X-ray gages are:

1) X-ray generation can be produced at the optimum level for the most desirable signal to noise ratio and stability considerations.

2) When an X-ray gage is turned off radiation is not present. Isotope gages may have radiation half lives expressed in decades.

3) Government regulations may be less stringent for operation of X-ray gages versus isotope gages.

4) Non—contacting measurement offers better performance on irregular surfaces and poor operational environments.

5) Most importantly, Electron Machine Corp. X-ray gages have a long standing record of rugged design, reliability, and good value.

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SPECIFICATIONS

  10 KV 
foil
30 KV 
light
60 KV
medium
90 KV 
heavy
120 KV 
extra heavy
Line Voltage 115 VAC ± 10%, 50 / 60 HZ, single phase (Sola regulator for any line)
Power
requirements
240 VA 500 VA
Thickness
ranges

Aluminum .0002" - .010" .005" - .250" .030" - 1.00" .100" - 2.20" .250" - 3.50"
Steel N/A .0005" - .020" .003" - .100" .010" - .200" .020" - .400"
Brass N/A .0002" - .014" .002" - .060" .006" - .120" .010" - .200"
*Noise ±.5% at .0005" ±.25% of nominal thickness ±.3% of nominal thickness
**Minimum
sensitivity
±.2% ±.1% ±.15%
***Stability Less than ±1% per 8 hours 60-110°F
Warmup Two hours to reach .5% of nominal thickness
Reaction time
after warmup
Basic gage, no shutter = 3 sec to attain .5% of nominal thickness
Mill version, with shutter = 300 ms to reach .5% of nominal thickness
Time constant 30 ms as specified, 15 ms optional with noise increase
Line voltage sensitivity Less than .5% of nominal thickness total 100-125 V
Air gap 1" - 3" 2" - 12" 3" - 18" 4" - 24" 6" - 30"
Material whip 20% of air gap
Standard readout 6 inch industrial meter calibrated ± 10% of nominal thickness

* Noise is measured on 100 HZ recorder at 30 ms time constant at minimum air gap.
** Minimum sensitivity is based on approximately 1/5 of the total noise envelope... 
    (1/5 of total P/P noise in percent).
*** Source tank and detector stabilized with coolant to ±5°F.

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