Bendable Digital Radiography System

Cuattro Arc, supplied by J3Seven, is a bendable digital radiography system built for inspecting curved, irregular and hard-to-access industrial components. The flexible detector conforms to pipes, elbows, cylinders and complex structures, helping inspectors capture clearer, more accurate X-ray images than traditional flat panels allow.

By pairing a flexible detector with rapid wireless acquisition, single-pulse imaging and advanced processing tools, Cuattro Arc delivers high-quality NDT results at speed. It reduces set-up time, improves defect visibility and supports safer, lower-dose inspection workflows across industrial sites.

Why Inspectors Choose Cuattro Arc

Flexible detector for curved geometry: The panel bends to follow the contour of pipes and curved structures, reducing distortion and allowing inspectors to capture more accurate images with less repositioning.

Film-like access with digital efficiency: Inspectors can place the panel as easily as traditional film while gaining instant digital images without chemicals, darkrooms or consumables.

Single-pulse inspection: Designed so a single X-ray pulse can produce a clear image, helping reduce exposure, shorten inspection time and limit dose around sensitive areas.

Suitable for industrial and security applications: Ideal for oil and gas pipelines, refinery and petrochemical infrastructure, aerospace components, heavy manufacturing and defence applications requiring tight access.

Safe and consistent exposure control: Automatic exposure detection (AED) helps optimise imaging for low-dose, repeatable inspections.

Fast wireless performance: Wireless transfer delivers images to the operator’s tablet or computer within seconds, supporting fast repositioning and efficient workflow on site.

Inspector-focused software: Quick Set and Shoot workflow, single-pulse mode and multi-frequency processing tools allow teams to standardise imaging across crews and locations.

What’s in the System?

A typical Cuattro Arc configuration supplied by J3Seven can include:

• Bendable wireless detector in 100 × 250 mm or 100 × 430 mm sizes
• Industrial tablet or laptop with Cuattro Arc software installed
• Control cables for compatible 5-pin and 7-pin generators
• Wireless communication modules for detector and generator control
• Battery chargers, spare batteries and power accessories
• Rugged transport cases and positioning aids for pipelines and curved structures

Cuattro Arc Bendable Detector – Key Specifications

• System type: Bendable NDT digital radiography system
• Detector technology: Flexible amorphous silicon panel
• Detector sizes: 100 × 250 mm and 100 × 430 mm active areas
• Pixel pitch: 99 micrometres
• Pixel matrix: Approximately 988 × 2,524 (small panel) or 988 × 4,316 (large panel)
• Greyscale depth: 16-bit
• Ingress protection: IP67 rated (dust and water resistant)
• Acquisition speed: Wireless image delivery in around 3 seconds
• Detector weight: Approx. 1.45 kg (small panel) and 1.72 kg (large panel)
• Battery performance: Approx. 5.5 hours of active use and 6 hours standby
• Exposure control: Automatic Exposure Detection (AED) with external trigger compatibility

Software Features

• Support for 5-pin and 7-pin X-ray source integration
• Quick Set and Shoot workflow for consistent exposures
• Single-pulse imaging option for low-dose inspections
• Advanced multi-frequency image tuning tools
• Multi-detector compatible for mixed Arc and standard NDT panels

Frequently Asked Questions

What applications is Cuattro Arc best suited for?
Curved or irregular components such as pipelines, elbows, nozzles, bends, cylinders, aerospace structures and defence equipment where flexing to the surface improves accuracy.

How does it differ from a flat NDT detector?
Flat panels work best on flat or gently curved surfaces. Cuattro Arc flexes to match the surface shape, reducing air gaps, distortion and missed indications.

Does single-pulse imaging reduce inspection time?
Yes. A single pulse often delivers a clear, usable image, reducing shots, limiting dose and speeding up work during shutdowns or maintenance windows.

Can it integrate with our existing X-ray generator?
Most likely. Cuattro Arc supports 5-pin and 7-pin source control. J3Seven can confirm compatibility with your current NDT generator.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. With IP67 sealing and rugged construction, the detector is well suited to yards, workshops, plant rooms and outdoor industrial sites.

What support does J3Seven provide?
J3Seven assists with configuration, integration, operator training and through-life technical support across Australia and New Zealand.

Bring bendable DR capability to your curved and hard-to-reach assets. Contact J3Seven to configure a Cuattro Arc system tailored to your inspection requirements.