What X-Ray Apparatus & Systems suppliers provide

Suppliers in this category provide X-ray equipment used for non-destructive testing and internal inspection of components, welds, and assemblies. Applications include weld inspection in pressure equipment and pipelines, casting and forging defect detection, foreign object detection in food and pharmaceutical products, and electronic assembly inspection. Systems range from portable X-ray units for field inspection to fixed industrial installations with automated handling and image analysis software. Their core competence lies in generating and interpreting radiographic images that reveal internal flaws not visible from the outside. In the pre-selection phase, compare which materials, component sizes, and inspection tasks a supplier’s equipment is designed for, since X-ray energy and setup vary by application.

Relevant standards

Where X-ray systems inspect pressure-retaining components, the inspection requirements often tie back to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU); for equipment supplied outside Europe, ASME BPVC inspection provisions may apply instead. Radiation safety regulations govern the equipment itself and vary by country, so confirm compliance for your operating location. Supplier quality management is typically certified to ISO 9001.

Frequently asked questions

Is X-ray inspection the same as CT scanning?
Related but not identical. Standard X-ray produces a single projected image, while computed tomography (CT) combines many X-ray images into a full 3D reconstruction of the part.

What safety requirements apply to industrial X-ray equipment?
Radiation safety is regulated nationally rather than by a single European standard, so confirm local licensing and shielding requirements with the supplier and your own safety officer before installation.