3. Medical Equipment Support Systems
flexibility
Unistrut Corporation demands of the most advanced medical
PROVIDING has been involved in equipment. With its inherent strength and
A WORLD the engineering, versatility, the Unistrut system adapts easily
design and installa- to a wide range of environments and design
OF SUPPORT tion of medical parameters. Dur-
equipment support ing installation,
systems for over five built-in adjustment
decades. Our proven capabilities allow
systems support X-ray equipment, surgical the system to be
lighting, service columns, microsurgery units, fine-tuned to
as well as other specialized medical equip- precisely match
ment in healthcare facilities worldwide. site conditions.
Unistrut support extends well beyond With manufactur-
quality products to include in-depth plan- ing plants on three
ning, engineering, computer-aided design, continents and
fabrication, distribution and installation… more than a hun-
a full range of services only Unistrut can dred authorized
provide. service centers, we
Our expertise is built on a solid foundation. can provide the
Since 1935, Unistrut has been helping con- resources and
struction and design professionals build a expertise to stay
better world. Specifiers worldwide choose with you from
Unistrut metal framing and related Unistrut conception to job
systems for an infinite variety of structural completion.
and secondary-support applications. Whether you’re
You can count on Unistrut quality from planning a new
point of manufacture all the way through wing, upgrading an
project installation. The result is reliable, existing facility, or
consistent performance wherever Unistrut coordinating a
medical support systems are used. That’s multi-location
why we can issue an identification tag construction
backed by a full two-year limited war- program, Unistrut
ranty that assures the high quality of professionals can
your medical support system. help you meet
Unlike other support materials, our virtually every equipment-support need with
system features components designed proven, dependable, flexible solutions.
specifically to meet the performance
5. Medical Equipment Support Systems
your equipment
INFINITE Unistrut Medical
Support Systems
ADJUSTABILITY allow both basic
and micro adjustments, so installations can
be quickly and easily adapted to specific site
conditions. Changes, slight adjustments and
precise “fit” are easy to achieve, simplifying
both initial installation and future updates.
VERSATILITY The Unistrut
system is strong
WITH from top to
AESTHETIC bottom providing
dependable and
APPEAL precise support
for all your medical equipment needs.
For instance, the unique Telespar® vertical
support combines the strength of square
tubing with simple adjustability. The Unistrut
“K” channel, with its vertical back-to-back
design, reduces the load at weld points.
Together, these components provide supe-
rior strength with maximum adjustability—
primary requirements for proper operation
of today’s precision medical equipment.
Ceiling tiles are installed directly on the
“K” channel flange, flush with the bottom
channel opening. This creates a clean,
unobtrusive look consistent with equipment
and room aesthetics.
From basic X-ray machines to integrated multi-
unit systems, Unistrut medical equipment Designed-in
Designed-in
support systems are the proven way to meet
today’s demanding equipment support
requirements.
strength and
strength and
versatility
versatility
Optional ceiling tile flange shown
6. Typical Room Layouts
Prescribed by
X-Ray Mfr.
TWO RAIL SYSTEM (In-Line)
Can be used for supporting any overhead
X-ray machine using two rails spaced
Rail Length Determined by Architect
RAIL
RAIL
between 3' and 6' apart.
Prescribed by X-Ray Mfr.
THREE RAIL SYSTEM (In-Line)
Can be used for supporting any overhead
CABLE TAKE-UP
X-ray machine using three rails.
Rail Length Determined by Architect
RAIL
RAIL
7. Medical Equipment Support Systems
Variable
UNIVERSAL GRID (Transverse)
Can be used for supporting any overhead
X-ray machine with any number of rails
because of its unique adjustability feature.
RAIL
RAIL
Preferred O.C.
26'' to 265⁄8''
Variable
RIGID MOUNT
Can be used for rigid-mounting of various
medical apparatus such as medical
lights or rigid-mounted pendent
type microscopes.
ISOLATED MOUNT
Features vibration-absorbing isolators and is
a perfect choice for supporting pendent
mounted microscopes.
