MRI™ Cold Service – Cryogenic Supply for MRI Systems

MRI™ Cold Service - the unique cryogenic service for magnetic resonance imaging systems

In medical science liquid helium is used as a coolant in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

The extremely low temperature of liquid helium (-269°C, just 4 K above absolute zero) allows electromagnet coils to become superconducting, producing enormous current densities and hence very powerful magnetic fields.

MRI tomography uses these powerful fields to produce detailed sectional pictures of the human body without the use of damaging X-rays. AIR PRODUCTS MRI™ Cold Service offers a unique and comprehensive service for the cryogenic maintenance of MRI equipment.

   
 
We put together tailor-made service packages from our range of products and services:
   
  • The latest Dewar flasks ensure a supply of liquid helium and nitrogen even where access is tricky
  • Monitoring liquid levels in MRI cryostats
  • MRI equipment maintenance can be done outside business hours - and even at night
  • Filling with helium by specially trained AIR PRODUCTS technicians
  • We provide the necessary filling equipment, such as vacuum-insulated transfer lines and lances
  • Empty containers and filling equipment are returned immediately
  • During the filling process, we take responsibility for technical issues such as quenching