High-resolution X-ray images of pipeline weld inspections, delivering clear detail and reliable defect detection in lab and field applications.
Flexible Screens for NDT Field Inspection
Scintacor’s Flexible Scintillation Screens deliver high-quality X-ray imaging for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on complex surfaces including pipelines, welds, andother cylindrical structures. Engineered with Scintacor’s advanced scintillatortechnology, these adaptable screens conform to curved or irregular surfaces,capturing bright, high-contrast images even in challenging inspection conditionenvironments. Flexibility, sensitivity, and durability makes them ideal for field-based and in-situ industrial radiographic inspection where precision and portabilityare essential.
Benefits
The technology provides essential industrial and field inspection support across safety-critical sectors, including oil and gas, power generation, and aerospace and defence.
Early Defect Detection
Detect corrosion, weld defects, cracks, and other flaws early before they lead to leaks, failures, or environmental damage.
Prevent Leaks & Contamination
Prevent product loss and environmental contamination by identifying issues proactively.
Asset Life Extension
Extend the lifespan of pipeline assets through timely maintenance and informed planning.
Structural Integrity & Compliance
Ensure structural integrity while meeting industry safety and regulatory standards (e.g., PHMSA, API).
High-Contrast X-Ray Evaluation
Scintacor’s scintillation screens enable high-contrast, reliable X-ray imaging to support accurate evaluation.
Why Flexible Screens Improve Pipeline NDT
Conformal Fit to Pipeline Geometry
- The flexible design allows the screen to wrap around curved surfaces such as pipe welds and joints.
- Ensures consistent contact and minimal air gaps, improving image sharpness and reducing scattering.
Portable & Field-Ready
- Lightweight and robust, these screens are ideal for on- site inspections of pipelines – especially in remote or confined areas.
- Compatible with portable X-ray sources or isotope-based radiography units
High Image Quality
- The scintillating layer produces high contrast and fine detail, which is critical for identifying small defects like cracks, inclusions, or corrosion pits.
- Available in different phosphor grain sizes and thicknesses, depending on sensitivity vs. resolution requirements.
Optimised for Digital Radiography
- When paired with digital detectors, Scintacor screens improve efficiency and image clarity in real-time imaging setups.
- Ideal for pipeline weld inspection, valve checks, and corrosion mapping.
Applications in Pipeline Radiography
- Weld integrity testing (longitudinal & circumferential)
- Corrosion & erosion mapping
- Detection of porosity, inclusions, lack of fusion
- In-service NDT inspection with portable X-ray sources
Why Flexible Scintillators Outperform Rigid Screens
Flexible scintillator screens conform closely to curved surfaces like pipelines, eliminating air gaps and reducing scattering. This produces sharper, higher-contrast radiographic images with fewer distortions. Compared to rigid screens, flexible scintillators deliver improved defect detectability, consistent exposure, and better geometric coupling — all critical for accurate field-based NDT.
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About Scintacor
With decades of expertise in scintillator technology and phosphor screen manufacturing, Scintacor provides dependable, high-performance imaging solutions trusted by NDT professionals worldwide. Our flexible scintillation screens extend the reach of radiographic inspection—wherever precision and adaptability are critical.
