A CT scanner emits a series of narrow beams through the human body as it moves through an arc.

This is different from an X-ray machine, which sends just one radiation beam. The CT scan produces a more detailed final picture than an X-ray image.

The CT scanner's X-ray detector can see hundreds of different levels of density. It can see tissues within a solid organ.   One of the key technologies behind the dramatic improvement in CT performance is slip ring innovation that enables increasingly improved images and diagnostic functionality. As a leader in slip ring design and manufacturing, Jinpat works with many key CT system manufacturers to provide reliable large diameter slip ring solutions.

Slip Ring Advantages for Medical Applications

·         Fiber brush technology with long maintenance-free life and minimal wear debris

·         Low audible noise for overall quieter mechanical system operation

·         High circuit density and compact design

·         Large bore designs with an inside diameter up to 1000 mm

Error-free transmission of the image data from the x-ray detector array at data speeds of up to and exceeding 20 Gigabit per second is the key element of CT slip ring design. Moog accomplishes this transfer with either optical or capacitive data channels. Electrical power of several kilowatts is transferred across sliding electrical contacts on a one-meter diameter ring at 200+ RPM using patented fiber brush technology.