CARESTREAM INDUSTREX M100
INDUSTREX M100 Film gives you outstanding sharpness— in fact, we’ve set the standard in this industry. The film’s excellent sensitivity and low speed make it the perfect choice for critical inspections of a wide range of materials. You’ll have confidence that you’ll fi nd what you’re looking for—whether it’s a pipe weld, an aerospace engine, or a sculpture that you’re imaging.
The Basics
M100 Film is an ASTM E 1815 Class I film that offers very fine grain with extremely high contrast and definition. And it’s versatile— you can use it with direct x-rays or with lead foil screens.
Recommended Uses
INDUSTREX M100 Film is available in a wide range of sizes and packaging formats, and it’s designed for applications such as:
Aircraft inspection, Aero-engines, Assemblies, Electrical components, Castings, Composites (fibre-reinforced), Forensics, Munitions, bomb disposal, Nuclear applications, Paintings, sculptures, Pipelines, Welded Fabrication
Processing Options
M100 Film can be processed manually or automatically in a range of processing cycles.
Notice: Observe precautionary information on product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets. Develop with rack and tank, using properly replenished solutions.
Automatic Processing
See Carestream Health publication TI-2621, Processing INDUSTREX Films, for additional information on automatic processing.
Film Characteristics (Sensitometric)
ISO/EN exposure conditions: 200/220 kV, lead screens; INDUSTREX Single Part Developer Replenisher and INDUSTREX LO Fixer and Replenisher.
| INDUSTREX Processors/Cycles | Base + Fog | Contrast1 |
| M43IC—8 min 79°F (26°C) | 0.19 | 5.4 |
| M43IC—5 min 86°F (30°C) | 0.19 | 5.25 |
1 Contrast calculated between net densities of 1.5 and 3.5.
Manual Processing
See Carestream Health publication TI-2643, Guide to Manual Processing of INDUSTREX Films, for additional information on manual processing.
Develop with rack and tank, using properly replenished solutions.
| Developer | Temperature | Time | Agitation |
| Industrex Single Part Developer Replenisher |
68ºF (20ºC) | 5 minutes | Intermittent (5 seconds, every 30 seconds) |
| 72ºF (22ºC) | 4 minutes | ||
| 75ºF (24ºC) | 3 minutes | ||
| 79ºF (26ºC) | 2 minutes |
Exposure:
220 kV Direct X-rays with lead screens
Processing:
INDUSTREX Processor
INDUSTREX Chemicals
Densitometry:
Diffuse Visual
Exposure:
220 kV Direct X-rays with lead screens
Processing:
Manual; INDUSTREX Single Part Developer Replenisher
Densitometry:
Diffuse Visual
