Rad Source RS 2000 small animal irradiator

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The Rad Source RS 2000, an X-ray system designed for life science, is a small animal irradiator with 95% or greater dose uniformity.

Researchers need cost-effective and flexible irradiation solutions for applications that require high dose uniformity and dose rates. Rad Source biological irradiators are designed for cancer and immunology research applications such as myeloablation, cell arrestment and more. The company has installed more than 1000 irradiators in renowned hospitals, universities and pharmaceutical, government and life science institutions worldwide.

The RS 2000 was developed in 1999 as a Cesium-137 replacement device for the research irradiation of small animals, cells, tissue and more. The product uses a form of filtration specifically designed for small animal irradiation — mA combinations plus patented RADPlus research solutions that prevent skin burns at a higher kV.

RADPlus research tools are engineered to reduce animal stress while providing beam uniformity of 95% or higher and will not cause skin burns to the animal. Animals stay in their cages, which also reduces cross-contamination.

The portable instrument can act as a direct replacement for nuclear source irradiators and features a multi-level chamber exposure system with guides. With no radioactive source, there are no ongoing regulatory hassles and no ongoing monitoring costs.