Many customers ask if medical X-ray machines can inspect goods, and the answer is no. X-ray machines are mainly divided into medical and luggage security types (widely used in stations, airports, etc.). There are key differences between them, as explained below.
Common Structure & Principle of X-Ray Machines
All X-ray machines share the same basic principle and three core components:
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X-ray Tube: Emits X-rays that penetrate materials to show details invisible to the naked eye.
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High-Voltage Transformer: Converts normal voltage to high voltage to power the tube and generate X-rays.
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Controller: Regulates X-ray output via a control board, essential for all X-ray equipment.
Key Difference: Radiation Dose
Security X-ray machines have much lower radiation doses. Luggage is scanned, and images are processed to assess safety.
Professor Li Ziping notes security X-ray doses are far lower than medical ones: security only needs rough shape recognition, while medical scans require high clarity for human tissues.
Safety of Security X-Ray Machine Radiation
There’s little need to worry about security X-ray radiation. Its impact depends on exposure dose, duration, and bodily regulation. Leakage (if any) mainly affects long-term staff, not passersby.
China requires licenses for nuclear technology use. Luggage X-ray machines are Class III low-risk radiation devices.
Conclusion
Thus, dedicated luggage security or industrial X-ray machines are recommended for goods inspection.
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Post time: Dec-17-2025