Lesson 2.4 Flashcards
Stainless steel clips used to hold films during processing
Processing Hanger
Functions of Processing Hanger
Provides easy handling of films.
Supports films during chemical immersion.
Prevents films from sticking together.
Allows multiple films to be processed
simultaneously
Procedure for Loading
Film in Hanger
Step 1
Invert the hanger and attach the left corner of the film to the left clip, then attach the right corner to the next
clip.
Step 2
Reverse the hanger and repeat the attachment process
Types of Processing Hangers
Sheet Film Hanger
Dental Film Hanger
Whole Film Hanger
Has crossbars and a rigid frame
with four clips
Sheet Film Hanger
Specially designed for dental
radiographs.
Dental Film Hanger
Used for 10mm roll films
(fluorography)
Whole Film Hanger
Used for large radiographic
films.
Sheet Film Hanger
Made of stainless steel with
attached film clips.
Dental Film Hanger
Measures the temperature of processing solutions to maintain optimal chemical activity
Thermometer
Helps prevent image distortion due to
incorrect temperature
Thermometer
Used for preparing and mixing chemical
solutions for film processing
Film Processing
Mixing Equipment requires two seperate set
One for developer.
One for fixer.
Mixing Equipment tools used in mixing
Plastic funnel – Ensures easy pouring of solutions.
Stainless steel or paddle – Used for stirring
solutions.
Ensures easy pouring of solutions.
Plastic funnel
Used for stirring solutions.
Stainless steel or paddle