FAQs
How long will it take to install my RF Shield?
Depending on the size of the room and the design that you choose, an RF shield manufactured and installed by Panamerican MRI Shielding will take between 5 to 15 days to install. A standard size 1.5T MRI shield room averages about 8 days.
How does your MRI shield design compare to other companies MRI shields?
Panamerican MRI Shielding provides three different types of RF shielding enclosures. Every shield room that we manufacture meets the most stringent shielding standards and all come with various types of warranty. Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence is what allows us to provide the best RF shielding in the business!
How much space will I lose if I use your MRI shielding method?
Our various designs all have different specifications. If you choose our soldered copper shield, from the inside of the parent walls our shield uses less than one inch of space, which is why so many choose this style of shield.
How thick is your shield floor?
Our RF shield floor is less than one inch thick. One of the lowest profile floors in the industry.
How do I hang fire sprinkler piping inside the MRI room?
We supply feed-throughs to route your piping into the room and vertical threaded rod hanger for your fire sprinkler piping. Another option is to run the sprinkler above the room and penetrate vertically where needed. We would supply the sprinkler penetration of course.
How do I get electrical power into the MRI scanner room?
We supply an electrical power filter for each separate circuit entering the MRI shield room. These are bolted by our project team to the outside of the RF shielded room and penetrate the shield leaving connections on both sides of the room for your electrical wiring.
Does your RF shield meet all MRI manufacturer specifications?
Our MRI shielding meets or exceeds all MRI manufacturer specifications.
What kind of door does your MRI shield use?
We have different manufactured custom doors in our facility. Our doors are either stainless steel and copper and are very structurally sound while being quite easy to open and closed due to our use of specially engineered patented hardware. Our latches and handles have the same appearance and functionality of standard commercial door latches but are actually high-performance latches specially made for our heavy duty doors. All our doors meet or exceed all MRI manufacturer shielding specifications.
Do you have a guarantee on your MRI shielding?
Our MRI shields have various limited warranty options that best fit your needs.