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Treatment of goods and material with gamma-irradiation
Detailed description:
To serve our clients Steri uses a gamma irradiator. It is a high capacity equipment for radiation processing of various products. The Cobalt-60 source encapsulated in a stainless steel capsule is a man-made radioisotope emitting gamma rays. The irradiation technique is a product-overlapped system operating with stainless steel tote boxes with inside dimensions of 84 x 48 x 150 cm (600 litres). The product transport system moves the tote boxes through the process. An automatic conveyor system transfers the tote boxes into the irradiation room where a source pass mechanism moves them around the Cobalt-60 source in two passes on two levels. Then the automatic conveyor system transfers the tote boxes back to the storage area for unloading.
If there is a choice most medical device manufacturers will usually prefer irradiation. The main argument for irradiation is that the beam penetrates the material, so there is no need for a design that allows for gas or steam penetration. Another factor is that irradiation does not create toxic residuals. A very important parameter is the freedom of choice regarding packing material. It means that plastics (polyethylene) can be used. This is not possible for EtO and steam. Irradiation is also a cold process compared to the alternatives, i.e. no thermal problems for the materials involved.
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Contact person:
Jaanus Pikani – Managing Director
Phone: +372 50 56 213
E-mail: jaanus.pikani@steri.ee
Ralf Klasen – Production Manager
Phone: +372 55 52 59 58
E-mail: ralf.klasen@steri.ee
Fax: + 372 6550 863
Steri AS
Estonia
