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Portac™ Series

Application

  • Pipelines 
  • Nuclear Power Plants 
  • Shipyards 
  • Construction Sites 
  • Bridges

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 inherently safe.

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.

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 handle

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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. 

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.

Uses reliable and 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.

Technical Specifications*
  • Energy 2,4,6,8 or 10 MeV.
  • Output 200 - 1,000 Rads/min/m. Higher output is optional.
  • Focal spot size less than 2.0 mm.
  • Beam size - selectable 10, 15, 20 degree cones i.e. 12",17", and 24" at 6ft. Other sizes available on request.
  • 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 (50/60Hz)

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Options
  • Mulitple energies - selectable
  • Extra long cables
  • Extra head shielding per customer request
  • 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
  • Focal spot size 0.5 mm diameter.

*Please contact us for additional technical specifications.