No. Replacement X-ray curtains do not always have to be purchased from the company that supplied the scanner.
Returning to the original manufacturer may appear to be the only option, particularly when the curtains were supplied as part of the machine. However, finished replacement curtains can also be manufactured by an alternative supplier using the confirmed shielding requirements and agreed curtain arrangement.
For businesses currently ordering replacements from overseas, this creates an opportunity to compare both the price and the wider supply process.
An alternative route for replacement X-ray curtains
The original scanner manufacturer will have the machine specifications and details of the curtains initially fitted. That can make returning to them a familiar purchasing route, but it does not necessarily mean another supplier cannot produce the replacement.
Anchor Shielding manufactures finished supashield™ lead-free curtains for existing X-ray inspection and screening equipment. We can work from an approved drawing or agreed specification, as well as reviewing photographs, dimensions or an existing curtain sample as a starting point.
The replacement must still meet the confirmed shielding requirements of the individual machine. Choosing another supplier does not mean substituting a similar-looking material or treating X-ray curtains as a standard product.
Could UK supply reduce the overall cost?
Where replacement curtains currently come from overseas, the quoted product price is only part of the cost.
International freight and import charges can increase the total amount paid. Longer supply routes, additional administration and communication across different time zones may also make relatively straightforward replacement orders more difficult to manage.
These factors can be particularly relevant when a business requires a small number of curtain sets or needs replacements for several machines over time.
Anchor Shielding offers a competitive UK supply route for businesses that want an alternative to ordering replacement curtains internationally, particularly where freight and import costs make the overall order more expensive.
A UK-made replacement will not automatically be cheaper in every case. However, it gives buyers the opportunity to compare the complete cost of purchasing and receiving the curtains rather than assuming the original manufacturer is the only available source.
Finished replacements supplied to your requirements
Depending on the requirement, Anchor Shielding can manufacture:
- complete replacement curtain sets
- individual curtain strips
- made-to-size shielding panels
- repeat sets for ongoing maintenance requirements
Once the curtain arrangement has been agreed, it can also provide a clearer route for future replacement orders.
You do not need to have every technical detail available before making an enquiry. Send us the machine information, specifications, drawings, photographs or curtain sample you currently have, and we can identify what still needs to be confirmed.
Compare your current replacement curtain supply
If your replacement X-ray curtains currently come from the original scanner manufacturer or an overseas supplier, Anchor Shielding can review whether we can provide a competitive UK alternative.
Contact Anchor Shielding to discuss your current curtain supply and request a quotation.
