Focus Topic. Off grid inspection
November 8, 2024
Explore the latest in portable X-ray technology with JME's battery-powered solution, developed with Comet X-ray. This breakthrough lithium battery technology redefines off-grid X-ray inspections, offering reliable power, eco-friendliness, and exceptional efficiency. Ideal for challenging, remote environments, the low-weight JME PBU battery eliminates the need for petrol generators, providing a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable option for NDT professionals.
Portable X-ray solutions for diverse industrial needs
Solutions for tough environments. Portable X-ray equipment is an indispensable tool for diverse industrial NDT applications. Whether it’s for inspecting pipelines in remote areas, examining offshore installations, evaluating aircraft, or overseeing construction sites, the reliance on portable X-ray systems is undeniable. However, the challenge of powering such equipment off the grid has prompted innovative solutions, steering away from traditional, less eco-friendly methods.
"Integration of battery power marks a leap forward, making portable X-ray systems cleaner, quieter, and easier to deploy."
Jan Bressendorff, Comet X-ray Product Manager
The challenge of off-grid power
Operating portable X-ray equipment off the grid is a critical requirement in areas beyond the reach of conventional electrical infrastructure. This need arises in various scenarios, such as pipeline inspections, checks on offshore installations, aircraft evaluations, and construction site assessments.
Traditional Power Methods
Traditionally, the solution to the energy supply dilemma involved using mobile petrol generators or car inverters to produce the necessary AC mains power for portable X-ray devices. Yet, these methods often present significant drawbacks, including the inconvenience of transporting combustion engines and the growing restrictions on flammable substances and emissions at many sites.
JME solutions and Comet X-ray
Recognizing these challenges, JME in collaboration with Comet X-ray, has embraced the advancements in battery technology to offer a groundbreaking alternative. The duo has tested and approved the JME PBU, a portable lithium battery, for use with the EVO & ECO series portable X-ray systems.
Efficient and ECO-friendly
Weighing just 20 kg, this battery solution eliminates the need for cumbersome petrol generators. It offers over 1.5 hours of exposure time with a 900W output, significantly improving operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. The introduction of the JME PBU portable lithium battery represents a significant leap forward in making off-grid X-ray diagnostics more efficient, accessible, reliable, and environmentally friendly.
Will the JME PBU Redefine Remote X-ray Diagnostics?
The introduction of the JME PBU portable lithium battery represents a significant leap forward in making off-grid X-ray diagnostics more efficient, accessible, reliable, and environmentally friendly.
As industries continue to expand into more remote and ecologically sensitive areas, adopting such innovative technologies is beneficial and necessary. Invitation to Explore Cutting-Edge X-ray Technology.
We invite industry professionals, technicians, and organizations to explore how the JME PBU can change their field operations. Embrace the future of portable X-ray technology and contribute to a greener planet. For more information and to see this technology in action, visit JME’s website.
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