AGFA CP-BU M blue base medical X-ray film for manual processing

AGFA CP-BU M

AGFA CP-BU M is a blue-base medical X-ray film for manual processing. It provides clear, high-contrast images for reliable general radiology diagnostics.

Part of the Medelem X-Ray Films range – medical imaging equipment supplier for Africa, CIS and MENA.

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Additional information

Weight 6 kg
Dimensions 55,5 × 45,5 × 5,5 cm
AGFA CP-BU M

General radiology
Manufacturer

AGFA HealthCare
Plate storage humidity, %

25-76
Plate storage temperature, °C

10°-40°
SIZE

13x18cm ("5×7"in), 15x30cm (6"x12"in), 15x40cm, 18x24cm, 18x43cm (7"x17"in), 20,3×25,4cm (8"x10"in), 20x40cm, 25,4x 30,5cm (10"x12"in), 28x35cm (11"x14"in), 30,5x 38,1cm (12"x15"in), 30x40cm, 35x35cm (14"x14"in), 35x43cm (14"x17"in), 24x30cm

Product Details

AGFA CP-BU M — Blue-Sensitive X-Ray Film for General Radiology

AGFA CP-BU M is a high-speed, medium- to high-contrast blue-sensitive X-ray film for general radiology. It is a conventional wet-processed film, used in combination with blue-emitting rare earth and calcium tungstate intensifying screens, and built on a deep blue polyester base. CP-BU M belongs to Agfa's CP family of films alongside CP-BU new and the green-sensitive Ortho CP-G Plus, CP-GU and CP-GU M.

Because it is a chemically processed film, CP-BU M is not interchangeable with dry thermal media such as Agfa DRYSTAR DT2B or DT 5000. It requires a darkroom, an automatic processor or manual tanks, and developer and fixer chemistry.

Why radiology departments choose CP-BU M

  • One film for the whole department. The characteristic curve is designed so that contrast in the middle section and shoulder gives clear visualisation for bone work and angiography, while the toe of the curve renders low-density areas — diaphragm, retrocardial, mediastinal and spinal regions — without losing detail. Lung field structures are reproduced clearly.
  • Consistent output under imperfect conditions. Agfa's Disc Grain technology holds image quality at a constant level even when the film is processed in weakened chemistry or in unfavourable darkroom conditions — the single most common cause of inconsistent results in high-throughput departments.
  • Low sensitivity to desensitising marks, reducing rejected exposures caused by handling.
  • Neutral, easy-to-read image tone. The deep blue polyester base produces a neutral look that reduces reader fatigue over long reporting sessions.

Technical specifications

Film type Blue-sensitive medical X-ray film, high speed, medium to high contrast
Product family Agfa CP family (CP-BU new, CP-BU M, Ortho CP-G Plus, Ortho CP-GU, Ortho CP-GU M)
Base Deep blue polyester
Intensifying screens Blue-emitting rare earth and calcium tungstate screens
Processing RP, extended and manual processing. Agfa developer and fixer solutions recommended
Safelight Special red safelight filter with a 15 W frosted bulb, positioned at least 1.2 m (4 ft) from the loading area and processor tray
Packaging 100 sheets per box in all customary sizes. Other sizes and packaging on special order
Storage Unopened, unexposed film at 4–25 °C in a dry location, protected from ionising radiation
Handling Avoid creasing, buckling and physical pressure. Open only in the darkroom

Clinical applications

  • General radiography — chest, abdomen, extremities
  • Skeletal and bone imaging
  • Angiography
  • Chest imaging where both lung field detail and retrocardial/mediastinal areas must be readable on one exposure
  • Veterinary radiography

Available sizes

Medelem stocks CP-BU M in fourteen sizes: 13×18 cm (5×7″), 15×30 cm (6×12″), 15×40 cm, 18×24 cm, 18×43 cm (7×17″), 20.3×25.4 cm (8×10″), 20×40 cm, 24×30 cm, 25.4×30.5 cm (10×12″), 28×35 cm (11×14″), 30.5×38.1 cm (12×15″), 30×40 cm, 35×35 cm (14×14″) and 35×43 cm (14×17″).

What CP-BU M does not work with

  • Dry thermal imagers — Agfa DRYSTAR, Carestream DRYVIEW and Fujifilm DRYPIX printers all require dry thermal media. CP-BU M is a wet-processed film and cannot be used in them.
  • Green-emitting intensifying screens — CP-BU M is blue-sensitive. For green-emitting screens use the Ortho CP-G Plus, CP-GU or CP-GU M films.
  • Mammography — CP-BU M is a general radiology film. Mammography requires a dedicated mammography film.

Ordering and delivery

Prices are shown to registered business customers. Send us the sizes and quantities you need and we will quote within 48 hours. Medelem ships from stock in Bulgaria to Europe, the CIS, MENA and Africa, and supplies EUR.1 movement certificates where applicable. Medical imaging film is classified under HS code 3701 10.

Technical data above follows Agfa's published film documentation for the CP family. Availability of individual sizes may vary — confirm with us before ordering.