Detailed Overview

Small, standardized devices (Image Quality Indicators or Penetrameters) placed on a test piece during X-ray/gamma exposure. They are used to verify the quality and sensitivity of the radiographic image (e.g., showing the smallest wire or hole visible). The IQIs provide a mandatory quality control solution for ensuring the inspection technique can detect flaws of a specified size.

Essential test pieces placed on the film to confirm the required image quality for flaw detection.

• Image Quality Indicators (IQIs) or Penetrameters are small metallic strips with holes or wires of specific sizes that are placed on the test piece to verify that the radiographic image can resolve the required level of detail (sensitivity).
• They are a regulatory requirement for all industrial radiography shots.
• The product is a set of IQIs (e.g., wire type, hole type) made of specific materials (e.g., steel, aluminum) in a protective pouch.

Top Features & Benefits

• Image Quality Indicators (IQI)
• Used to verify the quality
• Available in wire and hole types

Primary Uses & Functions

Devices used in Industrial Radiography (RT) to measure the quality of the radiograph and the minimum size of detectable defect (Image Quality Indicators).

Real-World Applications

• Used in Industrial Radiography (RT) to assess the image quality/sensitivity of the radiograph
• Placed on the test object to verify that the minimum required defect sensitivity has been achieved
• Ensuring compliance with NDT codes and standards

Industry Solutions

• Oil & Gas (Radiography)
• Petrochemical (Radiography)
• Railway (Radiography)
• Automotive (Radiography)
• Mining (Radiography)
• Power Generation (Radiography)
• Wind & Solar (Radiography)
• Manufacturing (Radiography)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• Used to validate the quality and sensitivity of a radiographic image (film or digital) according to NDT codes and standards (e.g., ASME, EN, ASTM).
• Must be matched to the material type and thickness being inspected.

What’s In The Box?

• Specified set of Image Quality Indicators (IQI) or Penetrameters (e.g., wire type or plaque type).
• Storage container and conformity certificate.

Available SKU’s

• PENE-NCP0007 (1 CU EN 50MM)
• PENE-NCP0035 (ID.5 ASTM PLATE)
• Numerous specific models for EN/ASTM compliance