Transportation Hazards and Solutions for MRI and CT Scanners

We do this all the time. Moving MRI and CT scanners is just one of our things. With years of experience under our belts, we’ve seen the challenges that come with transporting these precise machines, and we know exactly how to safely handle them. From the first move to the final delivery, we make sure your equipment arrives safe, sound, and ready to perform for you and your patients.

The Risks of Transporting MRI and CT Scanner Equipment

1. Vibration and Shock

During transit, there's no way of avoiding bumps, inclement weather, and sudden shocks from the road. For MRI and CT scanner equipment, which require precise calibration during installation, these movements can alter alignment, affect sensitivity, and lead to costly recalibrations down the line. 

2. Improper Handling: The Need for Expert Care

Experienced rigging teams play a pivotal role in ensuring safe transportation and installation. Their expertise extends to understanding the unique requirements of sensitive medical imaging equipment, from using specialized grips and shock absorbers to precisely navigating complex ingress paths. During the room design process, our AutoCAD design team collaborates with rigging experts to chart an efficient and safe equipment route to its final destination. Additionally, we work exclusively with professional rigging services that have a proven track record of successfully moving imaging modalities into various environments. This level of experience minimizes risks and ensures the integrity of the equipment.

Our Approach to Protect Your Imaging Equipment Investment

To ensure the highest level of protection for your systems, we’ve established a proactive, detail-oriented approach to transportation that begins during the design phase of a project:

1. Shock-Absorbing Packaging

Each piece of equipment is carefully packed using shock-absorbing materials designed to reduce the impact of vibrations during transit. The scanner’s sensitive components, such as superconducting magnets, gradient coils, and X-ray tubes, are highly susceptible to damage. Our packaging methods go beyond the standard approach, adding an extra layer of cushioning to help ensure your equipment arrives in optimal condition. Each and every shipment is carefully photographed and cataloged by a certified service technician prior to departure. This process not only ensures proper documentation but also provides our clients with full transparency and peace of mind, knowing their investment is being handled with the utmost care.

2. Skilled Logistics Partners with Advanced Tools

Transporting medical imaging equipment requires more than just a delivery service; it requires an expert team that understands the intricacies of handling sensitive machinery. We partner only with logistics experts who meet our high standards of care, ensuring your MRI or CT scanner is in reliable hands from start to finish.

Our logistics vehicles are equipped with advanced air ride technology, including air lines, valves, and air-spring bags, which work together to minimize vibrations during transit. We also consistently contract repeat drivers, ensuring they are familiar with our specific requirements and standards. 

We Provide Peace of Mind

Choosing us means choosing a team that prioritizes safety at every stage of the transportation process. We don’t take risks with your investment; we take every step possible to prevent them. By focusing on preventative measures and transparency, we bring peace of mind to every client, ensuring that when your equipment arrives, it’s ready to work for you.  Want to talk more? We are happy to help. Contact us today!