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Motors for Radiation Therapy and Imaging

Radiation Treatment Therapy
Radiation Treatment Therapy

Challenge 

3-D conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) are becoming preferred ways to externally treat malignant cells with radiation because of their effectiveness and ability to reduce chances of patient collateral tissue damage.

Portescap miniature motor solutions precisely position radiation blocking leafs that form the radiation beam used to treat a patient. Portescap's high power density motors move leafs rapidly to ensure precise positioning during treatment and to help reduce treatment time. Portescap's precious-metal REE commutation system helps prolong motor life to allow for less device maintenance and downtime and lower total motor replacement cost to the end customer.

Benefits 

  • High power density allows for faster beam shaping

  • Extended life brush and commutation designs

  • High-count encoders enable precise leaf positioning

  • Compact size allows for smaller overall devices

Customization Options 

  • Custom integrated motor, gearing and encoder solutions

  • Magnetic coil optimization to provide the exact torque and speed required

  • Customized encoder count to enable exact positioning

  • Radiation sustaining materials

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Specification + Detail
MetricEnglish
Model Diameter{%BR%}(in) Diameter{%BR%}(mm) No-Load Speed{%BR%}(rpm) No-Load Current{%BR%}(mA) Output Power{%BR%}(W) Stall Torque{%BR%}(oz-in) Stall Torque{%BR%}(mNm) Torque up to{%BR%}(oz-in) Torque up to{%BR%}(mNm) Torque Constant (oz-in/A) Torque Constant (mNm/A)
0.31 8 11,760 2.5 0.7 0.17 1.20 0.14 0.95 1.02 7.2
08GS61 0.31 8 11,000 3.0 0.5 0.10 0.64 0.09 0.66 0.72 5.1
10NS61 Athlonix 0.39 10 10,700 3.6 0.7 0.10 0.71 0.12 0.85 1.09 7.7
12G88 Athlonix 0.47 12 9,900 9.0 2.4 0.89 6.30 0.44 3.10 1.22 8.6
12GS88 Athlonix 0.47 12 8,050 5.0 1.1 0.22 1.54 0.20 1.41 1.93 13.6
13N88 0.51 13 14,150 8.8 2.5 1.16 8.20 0.45 3.20 2.25 15.9
16DCP Athlonix - Graphite 0.63 16 8,684 13.2 1.1 0.45 3.16 0.31 2.18 3.00 21.2
16DCP Athlonix - Precious Metal 0.63 16 9,259 3.3 1.3 0.48 3.37 0.34 2.39 3.00 21.2
16DCT Athlonix - Precious metal 0.63 16 7,970 9.4 4.2 1.81 12.77 0.76 5.36 1.52 10.7
17DCT Athlonix - Graphite 0.67 17 9,653 9.6 4.5 2.29 16.16 0.81 5.75 4.94 34.9
17DCT Athlonix - Precious Metal 0.67 17 9,800 2.6 4.7 2.33 16.43 0.85 6.00 4.94 34.9
24DCT Athlonix - Graphite 0.94 24 7,602 8.0 8.4 8.72 61.60 1.92 13.53 8.48 59.9
24DCT Athlonix - Precious Metal 0.94 24 7,631 4.0 8.6 8.79 62.10 1.95 13.79 8.48 59.9

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Specification + Detail
MetricEnglish
Model Diameter{%BR%}(in) Diameter{%BR%}(mm) Min. Holding Force @ rated current @ .001" (0.0254 mm) / Step{%BR%}(N) Min. Holding Force @ rated current @ .001" (0.0254 mm) / Step{%BR%}(oz) Min. Holding Force @ 0.001" (0.0254mm) / Step (Un-energized){%BR%}(N) Min. Holding Force @ 0.001" (0.0254mm) / Step (Un-energized){%BR%}(oz) Max. Travel @ 0.001" (0.0254 mm) / Step{%BR%}(mm) Max. Travel @ 0.001" (0.0254 mm) / Step{%BR%}(in) Linear Travel Accuracy
35DBM-K 1.38 35.0 112 403 40.0 144.0 17.0 0.7 ± 1 Step
35DBM-L 1.38 35.0 112 403 40.0 144.0 63.5 2.5 ± 1 Step

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Specification + Detail
MetricEnglish
Model Diameter{%BR%}(mm) Diameter{%BR%}(in) Max Efficiency{%BR%}(%) Nominal Torque{%BR%}(mNm) Nominal Torque{%BR%}(oz-in) Max. Recommended Input Speed{%BR%}(rpm)
R10 10.0 0.39 70 100.0 14.0 10,000
R13 13.0 0.51 55 250.0 35.0 7,500