Medical CT X-ray tube/tube assembly

Independently developed and designed, with industry-leading efficiency and a head start in mass production.

Ball bearing product series

ZS352C/H485A

The compatible models are SOMATOM go Now and SOMATOM go Up.

 

Reliable quality and excellent cost-effectiveness have driven strong demand for CT ball‑bearing tubes in the low- to mid‑range market.
Medical CT tubes that employ mechanical ball bearings boast core advantages such as mature technology, relatively low cost, and distinctive performance in emergency stop and rapid start-up. They offer high stability, long service life, low noise, precise positioning, and effective thermal management. Their competitiveness in the medical imaging equipment market hinges largely on continuous technological advancements and the ability to precisely meet the needs of specific markets and product models.

 


Key Advantages
Extremely high mechanical strength and stability
- Ball bearings effectively reduce friction, deliver higher precision, and ensure stable operation of the CT tube at high rotational speeds.
- Stability is a critical requirement for CT tube ball bearings, as any operational instability can compromise the quality of diagnostic images.


Outstanding emergency stop and rapid acceleration capabilities
- The ball-bearing design enables emergency braking via a mechanical brake at the end of the scan, rapidly stopping the anode rotation, reducing wait times, and increasing equipment throughput.


Relatively low production costs
- The manufacturing process for ball bearings is highly mature, with a well‑established supply chain and relatively low production costs, making CT systems that use such tubes typically more competitively priced.

 

Mature technology with long‑term proven reliability.
- Ball bearings have undergone extensive practical validation, and their reliability, failure modes, and maintenance strategies are well understood, which may translate into more predictable operating costs and more convenient maintenance support.

 


ZS352C/H485A Specifications

Anode thermal capacity Nominal voltage Focus Size (Large) Focus Size (Small) Nominal Anode
Input power
Nominal continuous
Input power
3.5MHU 140kv 0.8X0.7 0.8X0.4 21kw/34kw 3.1KW

 

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