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L&W Research,
Inc.
Precision X-Ray Systems
16 Railroad Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516 |
- Pipelines
- Powerplants
- Shipyards
- Construction
Sites
- Bridges
Ideal For Field Work.
The PORTAC series of
industrial accelerators was developed as a powerful, portable
X-Ray source. The PORTAC is portable, rugged, all weather,
high energy linac available. It is capable of operating
in any environment with a minimum of setup. It can be transported
by air or by truck over rough terrain. Once on site, it
can be assembled and ready for use in less than 15 minutes.
The PORTAC has been tested
through shock and vibration routines at temperatures from
- 40 F degrees to 120 F degrees, both operating and off.
As a result of these tests, we can offer a unit with a guaranteed
performance under extremely adverse conditions. Packaging
is extremely rugged and well isolated.
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low priced, high energy radiographic capability of L&W's
PORTAC portable linear accelerator now comes in an even smaller
package, with a reduced-size X-Ray head and control module.
This makes the PORTAC even easier to transport and set up.
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| Superior to Isotopes.
The inherent safety and
high output of the linac makes site work much easier than
using isotopes. The extra high output reduces exposure time.
The extra small focal spot size produces super sharp radiographs.
The absence of radioactive material makes the PORTAC safer
than before.
Sizes:
| x-ray head: |
18" x 16" x 32" |
165 lbs. |
| Control module |
12" x 22' x 22" |
40 lbs. |
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| Flexibility for all radiography
applications.
The tremendous latitude
of the accelerator permits it's use on combined thin and thick
sections with a minimum of setup and fewer films. Experience
shows that a 4 or 6 MeV accelerator can be used routinely
on sections as thin as 1/2". This latitude combined with the
reliable output makes exposures by the PORTAC a simple and
routine operation.
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Simple modular construction.
The complete accelerator is
made in six environmentally sealed modules. Each module is small
and light enough for two men to carry easily. The inside 'works'
are shock mounted and thermally insulated. Each box is balanced
for easy lifting and has four large carrying handles. |
| Inexpensive
to buy and operate.
The PORTAC is designed
to be simples and easy to manufacture and service. This means
that L&W Research can offer the PORTAC at a significantly
lower price than other accelerators, portable or not.
Easy setup.
Interconnections are kept
to a minimum. The only connections are electrical quick release
plugs and self sealing coolant connectors. Interconnections
can be made without any tools in less than fifteen minutes.
There is no flexible wave guide. The X-Ray head is supplied
with a 20 ft. cable/hose assembly, and is light enough to
position without rigging equipment. X-Ray heads are interchangeable;
changing from one head to another, with a different energy,
takes five minutes.
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Safe and Easy to Use.
Under normal operating
conditions, the radiation level at the operator's control
is less than 20 mR per hour. The operator's control has all
of the control functions and all safety interlock indicators.
It also has a readout of all important parameters to monitor
system operation.
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| Uses Reliable,
Proven Components.
Most of the components
used in the PORTAC are easily available. They are chosen for
their proven performance and reliability. For instance, the
magnetron is one of the most common types and it used on over
2000 medical linear accelerators worldwide.
Specifications:
- Energy 2,4,6,8 or 10
MeV.
- Output 400 Rads/min/m(except
2 MeV is 200RMM) . High output optional.
- Beam size - selectable
10,15,20 degree cones i.e. 12",17", and 24" at 6ft. Other
sizes on request.
- Optional - Focal spot
size .5 mm diameter.
- Radiographic Quality
Capable of 1-2T of better (per ASTM-E142) in steel over
a range of 1/2" to 15" (13 mm to 380m).
- Power requirement 208
volts 3 phase 8 kVA (20A).
| Module |
Size |
Weight |
| X-Ray Head |
18" x 16" x 32" |
165 lbs |
| Modulator |
28" x 36" x 28" |
200 lbs |
| PIM |
28" x 36" x 28" |
200 lbs |
| TCU |
36" x 36" x 36" |
200 lbs |
| Control |
22" x 18" x 20" |
40 lbs |
| Warning |
18" x 12" x 15" |
40 lbs |
Options :
The following are available
on the PORTAC.
- Mulitple energies -
selectable
- Extra long cables
- Extra head shielding
- Reduction of scatter
x-ray to a minimum
- Film plane dosimetry.
- High output
- Enclosed wheeled platform
for Head, Modulator and PIM with covers.
- Real Time Imaging System.
- Interchangeable heads
for different energies and higher output
- Refrigerated Cooler.
- High pulse rate to sync
with digital high speed imaging
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Copyright
2004 by L&W Research, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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