Varian Medical Systems [VAR] has developed the MCS-80 X-ray tube that facilitates the detection of non-metallic items such as ceramic weapons, plastic explosives, narcotics, liquids and other concealed substances.
“The new tube provides the security industry with a customized yet cost effective X-Ray tube that can be used to develop systems that expose threats and contraband items that may be concealed on a person’s body or within a parcel,” says Jim Kone, Varian’s product manager for Industrial and Security X-ray Applications. The MCS-80 tube operates at 80 kV and uses advanced anode technology and a small focal spot to optimize resolution and produce highly detailed images. The tube is available for order.