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CBCT System Radiation Shielding in Dental Practices

Posted by Mandy Bayman on December 06, 2021

The use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems in dental and orthodontic practices has become commonplace. However, care should be taken to ensure the difference in scatter radiation is accounted for in case additional area shielding is required.

Tags: Dental

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How Much Radiation Shielding Do I Need For My Medical Clinic?

Posted by Mandy Bayman on August 31, 2021

Determining what kind of radiation shielding is needed for medical imaging, how thick the material should be and how and where to place the shielding can depend upon the imaging equipment being used, its frequency of use, the building's construction materials, room occupancy, adjacent rooms and the layout of the building. This is a guide to help medical professionals and administrative staff better understand the requirements for radiation shielding in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.

Tags: Dental, Medical, veterinary

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X-Ray Curtains in Security Applications

Posted by Mandy Bayman on June 11, 2021

X-ray curtains are used to shield operators and other personnel around the x-ray scanner from exposure to harmful radiation as materials pass through the x-ray tunnel. XrayCurtains.com offers x-ray curtains for baggage, cargo and checkpoint scanners, in addition to comprehensive custom options. We can help you identify the correct x-ray curtain for your application, which is critical for the safety of associates, customers and others in the area of the x-ray scanner.

Tags: security

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XrayCurtains.com radiation shielding meets EU hygiene requirements for food contact materials on x-ray scanners

Posted by Mandy Bayman on May 20, 2021

All materials intended to come into contact with food must meet certain EU regulations. As part of our commitment to our food inspection customers, the team at XrayCurtains.com stays informed of current protocols concerning food processing equipment and conveyors. We ensure our x-ray curtain shields meet the regulations necessary for use as a product contact material for raw food applications.

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X-Ray Curtains in Food Processing and Packaging

Posted by Mandy Bayman on April 29, 2021

X-ray curtains are used to shield workers and others surrounding the x-ray scanner from exposure to harmful radiation as food passes through. Proper protection from x-ray radiation keeps food packaging workers safe while ensuring compliance with radiation regulations. Flexible x-ray curtain shield from XrayCurtains.com meet federal codes for radiation producing equipment to protect personnel from radiation exposure and are safe in food processing and packaging applications.

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Lead-free rubber radiation shielding curtains from XrayCurtains.com become first to meet 3-A sanitary standard

Posted by Mandy Bayman on March 18, 2021

XrayCurtains.com today announced that their food contact x-ray curtains are the first to have met the sanitation standards for product contact materials used in USDA regulated facilities.

Tags: food

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