This was the next generation of the Theratron, designed mainly to reduce cost. The expense of grinding, polishing and painting of the stainless castings (of the older Theratron 80 model) had become prohibitive. Thus the cast steel structure was replaced by a skeletal steel weldment covered with an outer shell of vacuum formed ABS plastic sections. Not only was this much less expensive but servicing was more convenient, since all covers were removable; and it was no longer necessary to fish through small holes in the castings to access the internal components. -Lawrie McIntosh
Comments
John RyanNovember 5, 2009
That bottom photo is amazing. Great mood lighting.
David PantalonyNovember 25, 2009
I am currently documenting the history Theratron Junior.
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/43814911@N04/sets/72157622508875465/>
Would you know the names of people who worked on the design?
David Pantalony, PhD
Curator, Physical Sciences and Medicine
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Conservateur, Sciences physiques et médecine
Musée des sciences et de la technologie
2380 Lancaster Rd., PO Box 9724, Stn. T
Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 5A3, Canada
tel. 613-949-9165 fax 613-990-3636
Michael ErdmannNovember 25, 2009
Hi David,
No idea, but Lawrie may be able to help or suggest someone who will… I’ll pass along his contact info.
Please keep us updated on your research.
-ME