The Mevex equipment offering from STERIS AST Equipment and Technologies supports Customers with integrated electron beam and X-ray irradiation equipment, including linear accelerators and product handling systems for process management, automation, and more.
What are linear accelerators (linacs)?
Linac systems accelerate electrons to effectively penetrate a wide range of materials with E-beam and X-ray technologies, enabling thorough treatment of various products for a range of applications.
What are the primary uses of linear accelerators?
- Sterilization of single-use medical devices and pharmaceuticals
- Production of medical isotopes
- Processing of consumer goods and industrial products
- Phytosanitary treatment of plant and plant-based products
- Microbial reduction in food
- Crosslinking and materials modification for industrial products and consumer goods
Linear accelerators play a critical role in improving the safety, efficacy, and efficiency of public health.
Depending on the application, these configurations feature energy ranges from 2 MeV to 40+ MeV and power capacities up to 100+ kW.
What are the typical configurations of a Mevex linac system available?
| Common E-beam Linac Configurations | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Energy Range | Typical Power Range | |||||
| In-line Products | 4 – 6 MeV | Up to 60 kW (10 mA) | ||||
| Medical Devices | 10 – 11 MeV | Up to 60 kW (6 mA) | ||||
| Gemstones | 20 MeV | Up to 65 kW (3.2 mA) | ||||
| Radioisotopes | 25 – 40+ MeV | 100+ kW (2.5+ mA) | ||||
| Common X-ray Linac Configurations | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Energy Range | Typical Power Range | |||||
| Phytosanitary | 5 and 7.5 MeV | Up to 70 kW (10 mA) | ||||
| Medical Devices | 7.5 MeV | Up to 70 kW (10 mA) | ||||
The total power of an accelerator system can be extended beyond the power range specified above by integrating additional linacs into the design. Multiple beamlines can be arranged in either parallel or opposing directions, depending on the treatment geometry.
What are the key features of a Mevex linac system?
- Optimized configurations, tailored for specific applications
- Dual technology (E-beam and X-ray) capabilities on the same processing line
- Compact footprint, high energy E-beam designs available
- Adjustable energy and beam power maximizes throughput and process capability
- Enhancements and upgrades are available on existing equipment/configurations
What are the key benefits of a Mevex linac system?
- Minimized handling damage of fragile products (ex. petri dishes)
- Enhanced flexibility for varied product batches
- Compact shielding configurations available
- Adaptability to match specific production requirements
- Optimization of dose to product (individual products or processing categories)
- Ability to increase beam power
Why choose a Mevex linac system?
STERIS AST Equipment and Technologies supports radiation and gas processing through our Mevex equipment and Konnexis technologies. The Mevex equipment offering includes linacs that provide exceptional flexibility in energy, power, and treatment modalities. Advanced control systems from Konnexis technologies allow for tailored irradiation parameters, helping ensure each Customer’s unique processing requirements are met. The combination of Mevex equipment and Konnexis technologies provides a comprehensive offering that includes product handling and process control software designed to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.