What is a LINAC Room?
Why does a LINAC Room require specialized design?
HOSPLUS provides the following essential
components for LINAC room construction:
Wall system + radiation protection block
Summary: Why is Specialized Construction Necessary
for LINAC Rooms?
A LINAC (Linear Accelerator) room is a facility designed to house a high-energy radiation machine used for treating cancer. The LINAC machine emits powerful radiation, and the room must be constructed with specialized materials to prevent radiation leakage and ensure safety.
Why does a LINAC Room require specialized design?
- Over 10% of the room’s construction must be composed of radiation shielding materials such as lead, concrete, or high-density blocks.
- A certified physicist must perform radiation dose calculations to ensure optimal shielding based on patient workload and machine energy
- All elements used in radiation shielding rooms—such as doors, walls, ceilings, and observation windows—must be designed to prevent radiation leakage and ensure that radiation does not reflect back to personnel.
Important Radiation Shielding Components in LINAC Rooms Provided by HOS-PLUS
HOS-PLUS provides the following essential components for LINAC room construction:
Radiation Shielding Door
Available in swing, sliding, or automatic configurations, with optional lead-lining tailored to required protection levels.
Lead Glass Viewing Window
1Designed for safe visibility, allowing medical personnel to monitor patients from outside the room.
Wall system + radiation protection block
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HOS-PLUS collaborates with certified physicists to calculate appropriate TVL (Tenth Value Layer) levels and select materials suitable for the energy output. Our shielding components, including doors, panels, and interlock systems, ensure comprehensive safety for both staff and patients within high-radiation environments.
Summary: Why is Specialized Construction Necessary for LINAC Rooms?
Because a LINAC room is not simply a “radiation room”—it is a room that houses extremely high-energy radiation systems. Thus, careful attention to shielding systems, operational control, and regulatory compliance is essential.
