LONG STUD FOR REAR HEAD AND FOOT END - CHAIN SPROCKET COVER by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The Long Stud for Rear Head and Foot End is engineered from aluminum, ensuring a lightweight yet durable component.
• Exceptional dimensional stability allows for a precise fit within various imaging systems, reducing the risk of misalignment.
• High corrosion and chemical resistance properties enhance the longevity of the product, making it suitable for use in demanding environments.
• Designed for high fatigue endurance, this stud is ideal for heavy-duty applications, providing reliable performance over time.
• Utilizing studs instead of bolts allows for more accurate torque values, improving assembly integrity and reducing wear on threaded holes.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This product is compatible with the following GE Healthcare models:

• RFX
• SFX
• SFX II
• RFX II
• LEGACY PHASE II
• LEGACY PHASE III

Use cases include applications in imaging systems where reliable and precise assembly is critical, particularly in environments subject to heavy use and potential wear.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Material	Aluminum
Corrosion Resistance	High
Fatigue Endurance	High
Tensile Strength	Good
Wear Resistance	Good

Clinical and Service Value

In the procurement of medical imaging equipment, selecting components like the Long Stud for Rear Head and Foot End is essential for ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. Its design prioritizes accuracy and durability, which are crucial in high-stakes environments such as hospitals and imaging centers. The ability to achieve precise torque values during assembly reduces the likelihood of mechanical failures, thereby enhancing patient safety and workflow continuity.

From a maintenance perspective, the high corrosion and chemical resistance of this stud minimizes the need for frequent replacements, contributing to lower downtime and operational disruptions. The extended life of threaded holes due to reduced wear further supports long-term reliability, allowing biomedical engineers to focus on other critical maintenance tasks. Overall, investing in high-quality components like this stud can significantly enhance the performance and longevity of imaging systems, ultimately supporting better clinical outcomes.

Additional notes

The Long Stud for Rear Head and Foot End is made from aluminum. The long studs consist of a socket head and a threaded shank. For a performance or heavy-duty application, the use of studs is preferred whenever possible instead of main cap bolts in those instances where a choice is available. Studs provide the ability to obtain much more accurate torque values because the studs don’t twist during tightening as do bolts. Because the studs remain stationary during nut tightening, the studs stretch on one axis alone, providing a much more even and accurate clamping forces. Also, because the use of stud’s results in less wear applied to the block’s threads, this extends the life of the threaded holes. This stud is manufactured using high precision techniques which helps to achieve a good surface finish as well as good product consistency. The high dimensional stability of the long stud ensures its perfect fit in the required assembly. The material used for this stud, has good mechanical properties like tensile strength, hardness and wear resistance which ensures a long-life span for the stud.