---
title: "Radiation Source Rack"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:RADIATION_SOURCE_RACK"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-2.0 mSv/h at 1 meter distance (source activity 100-500 kCi Co-60)"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 0.5
    unit: "mm"
    consequence: "Gamma radiation attenuation failure due to Compton scattering and photoelectric absorption reduction in shielding materials"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Thermal cycling between 20°C and 80°C at 5 cycles/hour"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement expansion joints with Inconel 718 bellows rated for 10,000 cycles at ΔT=60°C"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Vibration excitation at 120 Hz resonance from conveyor system"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install tuned mass dampers with 85% critical damping at 120 Hz natural frequency"
bom_nodes:
  mounting-frame:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:MOUNTING_FRAME"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  source-clamps:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SOURCE_CLAMPS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  shielding-interface:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SHIELDING_INTERFACE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 2919:2012 - RADIATION PROTECTION - SEALED RADIOACTIVE SOURCES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING UNDER EU DIRECTIVE 2013/59/EURATOM - BASIC SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE DANGERS ARISING FROM EXPOSURE TO IONISING RADIATION"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/radiation-source-rack.md"
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# Industrial Specification: Radiation Source Rack

## 1. Technical Definition
A structural component that securely holds and positions gamma radiation sources within an automated sterilization system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.0 mSv/h at 1 meter distance (source activity 100-500 kCi Co-60)**. Failure boundary: **Shielding integrity loss at &gt;0.5 mm lead equivalent degradation or structural deflection &gt;3.0 mm**, Mechanism: **Gamma radiation attenuation failure due to Compton scattering and photoelectric absorption reduction in shielding materials**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Frame Structural Deflection Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\delta = \frac{5 q L^4}{384 E I}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures structural stability for multi-stage machines.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| q | Uniform Load | Engineering Constant |
| E | Elastic Modulus | Engineering Constant |
| I | Moment of Inertia | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thermal cycling between 20°C and 80°C at 5 cycles/hour | 8 | Shielding material fatigue cracking at weld joints | Implement expansion joints with Inconel 718 bellows rated for 10,000 cycles at ΔT=60°C |
| Vibration excitation at 120 Hz resonance from conveyor system | 8 | Source positioning accuracy loss exceeding ±0.5 mm tolerance | Install tuned mass dampers with 85% critical damping at 120 Hz natural frequency |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Gamma Radiation Source**, **Automated Conveyor System**, **Radiation Shielding Enclosure**  
**Downstream Applications**: Sterilized Medical Devices, Sterilized Pharmaceutical Products, Sterilized Food Packaging  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in the radiation source rack for durability and safety?
**A**: The rack is constructed from Stainless Steel 316L for corrosion resistance, incorporates lead shielding components for radiation containment, and uses radiation-resistant polymers in critical areas to ensure long-term safety and durability in industrial environments.

### Q: How does the radiation source rack integrate with automated sterilization systems?
**A**: The rack features a mounting frame designed for seamless integration into automated sterilization machinery, with precise source clamps that securely position gamma radiation sources for consistent, reliable sterilization cycles without manual intervention.

### Q: What are the key components included in the radiation source rack BOM?
**A**: The bill of materials includes a robust mounting frame for structural support, a shielding interface for radiation protection, and specialized source clamps that securely hold gamma radiation sources in place during operation.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 2919:2012 - RADIATION PROTECTION - SEALED RADIOACTIVE SOURCES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION
- CE MARKING UNDER EU DIRECTIVE 2013/59/EURATOM - BASIC SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE DANGERS ARISING FROM EXPOSURE TO IONISING RADIATION

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: RADIATION_SOURCE_RACK | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: a94cbf7f
