Mobile X-ray machines For Sale

Tips and Guidelines for Buying a Mobile X-ray

Three different types of mobile radiographic units are available, (line powered , capacitor-discharge, and battery-powered generators) . A wheeled cart transports the x-ray generator, X-ray tube, and tube stand, collimators, and film cassette storage drawer. It may be either manually or battery-powered motor driven.

Tips for Buying a Mobile X-ray

1. Ruggedness and durability are the two main factors to consider when purchasing a mobile x-ray unit (also known as a portable x-ray).

2. Mobile radiographic units should be designed to keep an important balance between maneuverability, ease-of-use and performance; combined with high quality of x-ray output.

3. All portable x-ray units should be lightweight and easy to assemble, carry, and transport. X-ray mobile units should be able to produce sufficient x-ray output for simple exams.

4. Three categories of portable x-ray units are available: self-propelled, manual propulsion, and units for use outside hospitals - where mobility is necessary.

5. Large batteries are the main power source of the self-propelled x-ray mobile units. Maneuverability is a key factor, without compromising x-ray output. These portable x-ray units, when fully charged, should be able to produce all necessary x-ray exposures without an outside power source.

6. It is heavier to maneuver the manually propelled x-ray mobile units. These are line-powered and do not rely on batteries as a main power source. They are designed with a focus on a specific patient group.

7. Manufacturers offer many different features for different models. Some of the options include automatic exposure control, anatomic programming, and input voltage.

8. Mobile x-ray units that are motor-driven need battery power. For safety, they should have collision brakes, as well as a manual override for driving the unit through swinging doors.

9. The x-ray exposure on some units is powered directly from the line voltage. On other portable x-ray units, the input line voltage charges a battery or capacitor to power the x-ray exposure.

Tips and Guidelines for Buying a Mobile X-ray

Questions for the Seller

Before you purchase your Mobile X-ray, we recommend you ask the seller the following questions:

General

• Software installed? (Name + Version)
• Does the system include a printer?
• Does the system include an mAS indicator?
• Does it include a multiformat printer?
• Did this equipment pass the American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation?

General Information

• Are there any signs of rust?
• What is the condition of the system mechanics?
• When was the battery last exchanged?

X-ray Tube

• When was the x-ray tube last exchanged?
• Is the arm left - right motion smooth?
• Is the arm up - down motion smooth?
• Is the horizontal x- ray tube rotating motion smooth?
• Is the vertical x-ray tube rotating motion smooth?
• Is the axis x-ray tube rotating motion smooth?
• Is the z axis x-ray tube rotating motion smooth?
• Is the rotation x-ray tube rotating motion smooth?
• What is the manufacturing date of the X-ray tube?
• What is the installation date of the X-ray tube?
• What is the last date the X-ray tube was operated?
• What was the work load of the X-ray tube?

DICOM 3.0

• Is it DICOM 3.0 compatible?
• Printer?
• Export?
• Import?
• Work List?