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Articulated Mass X-ray Outfit

14th August 1964, Page 43
14th August 1964
Page 43
Page 43, 14th August 1964 — Articulated Mass X-ray Outfit
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4'LARGE articulated mobile radiography unit has just been built by Martin Walter Ltd. for the South East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board. The tractive unit s a Bedford KHTG_14 8-tonner with 400-cu.-in. diesel engine, carrying a diesel-driven tenerator and two special fuel tanks--one of 40 gal, for the prime mover and one of )0 gal. for the generator motor.

Built on a Taskers 5-ton step-frame low-loader chassis, the semi-trailer has an (-ray department in the light-proofarea at the front end, with an interior height )f 6 ft. 2 in. at the centre. Separated from it is the dark room, which has leadaminated partitions, in which 2 mm. of lead is sandwiched between 6-mm. plywood. aced where exposed with grey Melamine.

Adjacent to the rear entrance is the administrative office, which also has a leadaminated partition and is equipped with desk,-counter and seating for people waiting or examination. An intercom telephone system provides communication between he departments.