Radiation Shielding Slide Door

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NELCO has combined the optimal operating system with dual rail linear motion to offer unparalleled ease of operation, security, and safety. For shielding integrity, reliability, safety, speed and the most advantageous use of space, simply open the GUARDIAN™ Slide Door from NELCO. This advanced slide system eliminates the need for mazes, so patient flow can be increased while reducing construction costs. Included are state-of-the-art door controls with our Einstein touch-screen system as well as an abundance of aesthetically pleasing finishes. With the largest installed base of shielded therapy doors and offices, and with expert technicians in key worldwide locations, obtaining the leading door system has never been easier.

Features & Highlights

Versatility
Can be customized by size, shielding or installation method

Space Savings
Eliminates need for mazes and increased construction costs

Productivity
Maze elimination increases patient throughput

Performance
Highly efficient, low-maintenance operating system

Throughput
Fast door speeds yield increased patient throughput

Safety
Ultimate patient and staff safety with features such as battery backup, reversing edges, and motion sensors

Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Top-Line Tech Specs

Product
GUARDIAN™ Slide Door System

Usage
Low- and high-energy linear accelerator, HDR brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, proton therapy, cobalt, PET/CT, cyclotron

Dimensions
Standard clear opening is 4′ x 7′;
Custom sizes available

Manufacturing
Manufactured under strict quality control guidelines in our ISO 9001:2008 certified facility

Support
Pre-engineered door and support structure; meets all structural and seismic regulations

Operating System
Fully automatic operator, press wall switch

Door Speed
Average opening speed 10 sec, partial open speed 5 sec, closing speed 10 sec

Exterior Finish
Wide range of interior and exterior finishes available to complement and enhance your department finishes

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FAQs

The average gap is ½”.

The overlap on each standard 66″-wide door installed in a concrete wall with a rough opening of 51″ x 85.5″ is 7.5″.

 

Full open speed is 10 seconds. Approximate opening speed for the partial open is 5 seconds.

 

It depends on the physics criteria and design of each facility.

This is per the physics report; however, we have found that it is typically required unless the duct work is run underground. NELCO can provide duct shielding if required.

 

• Door operator is on facility electric.

• Emergency electric or generator if power goes out and facility has a backup system.

• Optional battery backup.

• Operator has a disconnect, allowing door to be opened manually.