Theratron model B radiotherapy machine

Made:
1953 in Ottawa
Theratron model B radiotherapy machine

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Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine, the first of its type to be installed in Europe, from Mount Vernon Hospital, made by Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (A.E.C.L.), P.O. Box 6300, Ottawa, Canada, K2A 3W3, 1953 (see note).

Theratron radiotherapy machine - motor

Theratron radiotherapy machine - motor

Theratron radiotherapy machine - gear drive

Theratron radiotherapy machine - gear drive

Theratron radiotherapy machine - cover plate

Theratron radiotherapy machine - cover plate

Theratron radiotherapy machine - cover plate

Theratron radiotherapy machine - cover plate

Theratron radiotherapy machine - drive coupling

Theratron radiotherapy machine - drive coupling

Theratron radiotherapy machine - drive coupling

Theratron radiotherapy machine - drive coupling

Theratron radiotherapy machine - drive coupling

Theratron radiotherapy machine - drive coupling

Theratron radiotherapy machine - drive coupling

Theratron radiotherapy machine - drive coupling

Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine: Counter balance weight

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Balance Weight

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Quadrant

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Quadrant

Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine: Lens and shutter head

Theratron radiotherapy machine - lens and shutter head

Theratron radiotherapy machine - gear drive

Theratron radiotherapy machine - gear drive

Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine: Hydraulic adjustable couch

Theratron radiotherapy machine - adjustable couch

Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine: Girder (part of frame)

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine: Girder (part of frame)

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine: Main base plate

Theratron radiotherapy machine - base plate

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Lead Shield

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Lead Shield

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Plate Holders

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Plate Holders

Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine: Control panel

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Control Panel

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Motor

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Motor

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

Theratron Radiotherapy Machine - Frame Component

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Details

Category:
Radiomedicine
Object Number:
1979-598
Materials:
steel and lead
Measurements:
from file: length 3735 mm
from file: width 1830 mm
from file: height 2285 mm
type:
teletherapy machines
credit:
Mount Vernon Hospital