X-Ray Film, Cassettes and Imaging Plates
X-ray film, screen cassettes and computed radiography (CR) imaging plates for hospitals, imaging centers, orthopedic and veterinary practices - conventional screen film, dry laser imaging film, film-screen cassettes, reusable CR cassettes and photostimulable phosphor imaging plates. Media is stocked in standard radiographic sizes from 8x10 through 14x17, with mammography and specialty formats where applicable, and is compatible with the major imaging lines including Carestream, Fujifilm, AGFA and Konica Minolta. Wholesale case pricing for radiography departments and clinical procurement.
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X-Ray Film, Cassettes and Imaging Plates for Radiographic Departments
This category covers the image-capture media used in film-screen and computed radiography - conventional X-ray film, screen and CR cassettes, and reusable photostimulable phosphor imaging plates. These consumables are the recording surface for radiographic exposure across general radiography, mammography, orthopedic, chiropractic and veterinary imaging, and they turn over on exam volume.
Imaging Media Product Types Stocked
- Conventional X-ray film - Screen-type radiographic film exposed inside a cassette and developed through a processor, stocked in standard radiographic sizes.
- Dry laser imaging film - Thermal and laser print film for hard-copy output from digital images, compatible with the major medical imagers.
- Screen cassettes - Film-screen cassettes with intensifying screens for conventional radiography.
- CR cassettes and imaging plates - Reusable computed radiography cassettes and photostimulable phosphor imaging plates read by a CR scanner and erased for reuse.
- Mammography and specialty film - Fine-detail film and plate formats for mammographic and specialty radiographic work where applicable.
Imaging Media Formats
| Media Type | Common Sizes | Reusable | Workflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional X-ray film | 8x10, 10x12, 11x14, 14x17 in | No - single use | Film-screen radiography |
| Dry laser film | 8x10 through 14x17 in | No - single use | Digital hard-copy output |
| CR imaging plates | Matched to cassette size | Yes - thousands of cycles | Computed radiography |
| Screen / CR cassettes | Standard radiographic sizes | Yes - durable housing | Holds film or CR plate |
Media and System Compatibility
Imaging media must match the department's capture technology. Film-screen rooms use screen film and cassettes with matched intensifying screens; CR rooms use cassettes and imaging plates matched to the reader; hard-copy printing uses dry laser film matched to the imager. Product listings state size, compatible system and pack count so materials management can reorder media that fits the installed cassettes and readers.
Imaging media is one of the highest-turnover consumable lines in a radiography department, consumed directly on exam volume, which makes size availability and case pricing important for materials management. Film sizes and CR plate formats are commonly placed on standing orders to avoid interrupting the exam schedule. Consolidating media with the wider radiology supply order simplifies reordering. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between conventional X-ray film and CR imaging plates?
Conventional X-ray film is exposed inside a screen cassette and developed through a processor to produce a physical radiograph. Computed radiography (CR) uses a reusable photostimulable phosphor imaging plate housed in a CR cassette; after exposure the plate is read by a scanner that converts the latent image to a digital file, then erased and reused. Film is a single-use consumable, while CR plates are durable and cycle through thousands of exposures before replacement.
What sizes of X-ray film and cassettes are stocked?
Common radiographic sizes include 8x10, 10x12, 11x14, 14x14 and 14x17 inches, with mammography and dental sizes stocked where applicable. Screen cassettes and CR cassettes are supplied in matching dimensions. Dry laser imaging film for hard-copy printing is stocked in the same general size range. Product listings state exact dimensions and pack counts.
What brands of imaging film and CR plates are available?
The category covers film and CR media associated with the major radiographic imaging lines, including Carestream, Fujifilm, AGFA and Konica Minolta. CR imaging plates and cassettes are matched to the reader platform in use. Compatibility and format are stated per item so departments can order media that matches their installed cassettes and readers.
Can hospitals and imaging centers order X-ray film and CR plates in bulk?
Yes. X-ray film, cassettes and CR imaging plates are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, imaging centers, orthopedic and chiropractic clinics, veterinary practices and mobile imaging providers. Standing order programs are available for the film sizes and plate formats a department cycles through most. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup by size.
What imaging media should be in a radiology formulary?
An imaging media formulary usually stocks the film or CR plate sizes matched to the installed modality - commonly 8x10, 10x12, 11x14 and 14x17 for general radiography, plus mammography film sizes where applicable, screen cassettes for film-screen rooms, and replacement CR cassettes and imaging plates for computed radiography. Facilities running mixed film and digital keep both on hand. MAP Medical builds consolidated imaging media packages matched to modality and exam volume - contact our team for an assessment.