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| The Australian Synchrotron appointed Industrial Conveying (Aust) to design and build four experimental Beamline Shielding Enclosures to contain x-rays used in the scientific and industrial experiments. | | |
INDUSTRIAL Conveying (Aust) has executed a turnkey design and manufacture project to supply specialised steel enclosures to the Australian Synchrotron Company.
The Australian Synchrotron appointed Industrial Conveying (Aust) to design and build four experimental Beamline Shielding Enclosures to contain x-rays used in the scientific and industrial experiments.
According to Industrial Conveying (Aust), as both companies are based in Victoria, it was able to work closely with the Australian Synchrotron to refine the design before manufacturing a prototype for testing.
Industrial Conveying (Aust) developed a modular design to cater to the varying hutch sizes and weight of components. This resulted in simpler manufacture, easier handling and installation.
A total of four hutches were supplied, the largest being 18m long by 3.6m wide and 3.5m high.
Industrial Conveying (Aust) says the high speeds of the light beams meant they had to be contained at all times. A thick lead block was installed in the end wall of each hutch to contain the photons should the beam be misaligned.
Apart from thick lead blocks on the ends of each hutch, each module is fitted out with a range of equipment and services including an internal crane for assisting in the setting up and connecting of experimental equipment.
Industrial Conveying (Aust) took the opportunity to use heavy-gauge shaped steel panels to eliminate the use of lead, except for the end block. This is said to be better for OH&S compared to the standard lead panel construction covered with thin mild steel pressed sheets.
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