Magnetic Shield Design Services

Magnetic shielding poses one of the more unique challenges for MRI facility design and construction. For public safety in the general vicinity of an MRI scanner, a controlled area is usually defined as the 0.5 mT (5 Gauss) line. This is generally referred to as the “pacemaker line”, as it can have a direct effect on individuals with implanted pacemakers. This makes 5 gauss containment a life safety concern that is absolutely critical for MRI facility development. In modern MRI systems, very strong magnetic fields are produced by the magnet system, which must be modeled precisely by electromagnetic analysis software. These modelling packages are also used to specify the scope and thickness of a magnetic field shield needed to contain the 5 Gauss field line, (or lower levels if required), in a public area. National MRI Shielding offers the complete package for magnetic shielding design. This process begins with a thorough review of all available plans and specifications and results in a precise design that will contain the magnetic field to the level desired for each specific project. Our company also provides the specialized steel needed when building MRI magnetic shielding. In addition, our teams of MRI shield installers are ready and able to install your magnetic shield anywhere in the world. For more information on our shielding services and our shield company, please contact us at (888) 400-6674 or email us at national@mri-shielding.com. You can also visit us at www.mri-shielding.com.