TECHNOLOGy
Radiation treatment for industrial purposes
RADIATION TREATMENT: APPLICATION OF IONIZING RADIATION
BGS is one of the pioneers in industrial radiation treatment. We are proud of our contribution to the development of standards, technologies and applications that are standard today. We use ionizing radiation to optimize products in many ways, to destroy harmful microorganisms or to modify polymers to significantly improve their range of properties.
RADIATION TECHNOLOGY : CHEMICAL REACTION WITHOUT RADIOACTIVITY
High-energy radiation is a form of energy that triggers chemical reactions. Important to know: The radiation used at BGS does not produce any radioactivity due to physical conditions! The treated products are also free of any residues and ready for immediate use.
RADIATION PROTECTION : SAFETY HAS PRIORITY AT BGS
High-energy radiation optimizes the properties of a wide range of products – and is harmful to all beings. Protecting people and the environment is therefore a top priority. Within the facilities, meter-thick concrete walls completely shield the radiation, and multi-level safety systems ensure that it is safe to enter the facilities. Access to the gamma facility, for example, is only possible after the source rack as been lowered into a water basin over eight meters deep. The water column in the basin completely absorbs the radiation. By regularly training our employees, we ensure that they are qualified in accordance with the current state of the art and can use our technology safely.
Our specialists set up and maintain the irradiation systems in accordance with statutory regulations on occupational health and safety and radiation protection. We are continuously developing our safety precautions in a responsible manner towards employees, the environment and customer products.
IRRADIATION PROCESS: FROM DELIVERY TO COLLECTION
At BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, the entire irradiation process is an example of the practical implementation of the vision of “Industry 4.0”: Our data control and communication enable the seamless integration of irradiation into the customer’s processes. By recording and documenting every order, complete traceability is guaranteed at all times. Software-controlled product labeling in the incoming goods department enables each packaging unit to be controlled and tracked in the systems. The system also documents important process parameters such as the radiation dose to be applied.
Depending on the product type, the goods pass through one of four possible process variants during irradiation. If products are treated with gamma radiation, they remain on the transport pallets (industrial or Euro pallets) due to the high penetration depth. The system control ensures that each pallet completes the prescribed number of passes in the system. This means that the irradiation dose is reproducible and the same parameters can be used for each delivery. The system is designed so that different products can be treated simultaneously with final radiation doses.
When irradiating with beta rays (E-Beam), the processed packaging units are smaller due to the lower penetration depth of the radiation: Here, individual cartons or cassettes are fed through the system on conveyor belts. The delivered goods are depalletized accordingly and repacked to their original configuration after treatment in accordance with the packing lists. Removal from the outer packaging does not take place. Continuous goods such as cables, pipes and hoses are conveyed through the irradiation process in a unwinding and winding process.
On completion of each irradiation, the customer receives an automated e-mail with the definitive pickup notification, coll regardless of the time of day. This allows the further logistics of the goods to be arranged immediately and the collection to be organized. Each irradiation is accompanied by documentation and certificates, which are available at the same time as the notification of completion.
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WHITEPAPER PROCESS CHAIN & LOGISTICS
Find out how irradiation works in detail, from delivery to collection.
PROCESS CHAIN : COMPLETE TRACEABILITY
Every day, we treat highly sensitive goods in our irradiation facilities. Our processes are therefore reliable and reproducible. Sterility tolerates no deviations, just as little as, for example, networked cable harnesses for the automotive industry. Seamless information linking and complete process documentation are crucial, as irradiation is part of a validated process chain with high regulatory requirements.
HANDLING PROCESS : Fully automated electron beam irradiation at the Saal Site
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