We offer a complete laboratory system for processing and reading out etched plastic track detectors.  The system can be used for routine dosimetry of bulk quantities of detector elements, or for any more specialised research applications.  

The complete measurement system comprises:

·               Fully automated high specification image analysis readout system with high throughput and unparalleled accuracy and low background.  The system can read both our own proprietary format of detectors, and also the "Autoscan" style of detectors, including automatic ID reading.  

·               High sensitivity, low background TASTRAK CR-39 plastic elements, cut and scribed to customer requirements

·               Stainless steel etch/scan holders which transfer between etching and scanning without the need to remount the detectors.  (see below)

·               (Optional) Ready-to-use radon detectors in smart unobtrusive holder, housing TASTRAK CR-39 plastic

·               Full etch processing facilities

·               Drying cabinet

·               All necessary software and work instructions

·               Full operator training available

Our radon detector consists of a small unobtrusive plastic container housing a TASTRAK CR-39 alpha-particle sensitive element [click for photo].  This records tracks of alpha-particles from the radioactive decay of radon which diffuses into the container.

 The standard (152x152mm) TASTRAK etch/scan holder will hold 25 detectors, and the large size (203x203mm) will hold 49 detectors.  The etching rack can hold up to a stack of 6 holders giving an etch capacity of 150 plastics, or 294 plastics for the large holder.  After etching the complete etch rack is dried, and then each holder of is scanned on the microscope (it is not necessary to remount the plastics- they are scanned directly on the etch holder).  Alternatively, the large size holder can accommodate 56 "Autoscan" styled detectors.  Both the TASL format and the "Autoscan" format are fully automatically processed, including ID code reading.  

The etch facility is a stainless steel tank (including heater), with a stirrer and 3 term temperature controller.  This will acommodate a stack of CR-39 plate holders on an etching rack, which we supply.  

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