Cobalt-60 (Co-60) Industrial Gamma Sources..
We also offer Gamma Radiography Co-60 Radioisotope Sources
QSA Global, Inc. manufactures high-energy gamma Cobalt-60 (Co-60) sealed sources for industrial level gauging, density gauging, and calibration testing applications worldwide. Our industrial Co-60 sealed sources are double or triple encapsulated utilizing stainless steel components and designed to withstand harsh environments.
| Radiation Type: | Gamma Source |
| Measurement: | Level Gauging, Density Gauging, Calibration |
| Standard Activity Range | 100 mCi-10 Ci (3.7 GBq-370 GBq) |
| Encapsulation | Double and Triple Encapsulated Stainless Steel |
| Half-Life (T1/2) | 5.27 years |
| Recommended Working Life: | 15 years |
Industrial Co-60 Source Design
QSA Global, Inc. manufactures high-energy Co-60 sealed sources for industrial gauging and calibration applications worldwide. The following are our industrial Co-60 gamma sealed sources.
Capsule Code: X2163
| Activity | 100 mCi – 10 Ci (3.7 GBq-370 GBq) |
| Dimensions | Ø0.25 in x 0.48 in (Ø6.3 mm x 12.1 mm) |
| Double Encapsulated | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Special Form Certificate | USA/0603/S-96 |
| ISO/ANSI Rating | C63545 |
Capsule Code: X38
| Activity | 100 mCi – 10 Ci (3.7 GBq-370 GBq) |
| Dimensions | Ø0.50 in x 0.76 in (Ø12.8 mm x 19.3 mm) |
| Triple Encapsulated | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Special Form Certificate | USA/0603/S-96 |
| ISO/ANSI Rating | C66646 |
Worldwide Co-60 Delivery
QSA Global, Inc. provides many options for loading and shipping Co-60 sealed sources, including:
- We will ship your Co-60 sealed sources worldwide utilizing our Type A transport containers with capacities up to 10 Ci (370 GBq) max. You can return our source container to us, rent it, or purchase it for continual use.
- You can send your empty gauges to us. We will load your gauges with Co-60 sealed sources and send them back to you or dropship them directly to your customers to save you time and logistics costs. When we drop ship to your customers, our regulatory support team works with your customers to complete all required paperwork to successfully transport the gauges to your customers. We can also arrange clearance at US destination ports to help prevent transport delays when shipping internationally.
Industrial Co-60 FAQs
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What type of gauges are your industrial Co-60 sealed sources compatible with?
QSA Global, Inc.'s Co-60 sealed sources are offered in a wide variety of sizes and activities, and there are options compatible with all gauge manufacturers. Some of the most common gauge manufacturers we work with are:
- Vega (Ohmart)
- Berthold
- Endress & Hauser
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I'm looking for an Amersham or AEA Technology source. Can you help me?
QSA Global, Inc. was formerly known as Amersham Corporation and AEA Technology, among others. We are the original equipment manufacturer of Am-241 / Be, Am-241, Cf-252, Cs-137, and Co-60 industrial sealed radioactive sources.
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How can I find my Co-60 source serial number, model number, capsule code, or product code?
With our extensive knowledge working with various manufacturers and gauge models worldwide, QSA Global, Inc. can quickly identify and verify your sealed C0-60 sources.
Specifically, we have a comprehensive database of source manufacture dates, SSDRs, source certificates, and serial numbers to identify the radioactive source inside your gauges and provide the special form certifications required to transport your Co-60 sources and gauges legally.
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What options are available for Co-60 transport?
QSA Global, Inc. provides many options for loading and shipping Co-60 sealed sources, including:
- We will ship your Co-60 sealed sources worldwide utilizing our Type A transport containers with capacities up to 10 Ci (370 GBq) max. You can return our source container to us, rent it, or purchase it for continual use.
- You can send your empty gauges to us. We will load your gauges with Co-60 sealed sources and send them back to you or dropship them directly to your customers to save you time and logistics costs. When we drop ship to your customers, our regulatory support team works with your customers to complete all required paperwork to successfully transport the gauges to your customers. We can also arrange clearance at US destination ports to help prevent transport delays when shipping internationally.
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Are your Co-60 sources Special Form or Normal Form?
QSA Global, Inc.’s Co-60 sealed sources are Special Form and we offer exceptional regulatory support.
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How can I find a replacement Co-60 source?
Simply provide us with the serial number, U.S. model number, Special Form Certificate (SFC), or product code and we can match this to the replacement source you need.
Don't have that information handy? QSA Global, Inc. has a comprehensive database of source manufacture dates, SSDRs, source certificates, and serial numbers to identify what radioactive source is inside your gauges and provide the special form certifications required to transport your sources and gauges legally.
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Can you help me recycle/dispose of old Co-60 sources?
Yes, we offer disposition services for old or unwanted Co-60 sealed radioactive sources.
Ready to Chat?
QSA Global, Inc.'s industrial Co-60 sealed sources are available in many different sizes and activities. Our multi-disciplined technical experts are here to help you find the right Co-60 for your level, density, or calibration gauging applications.
Disposition Services.
Industrial Co-60 sealed sources that are no longer required must be transferred to a licensed recipient for final disposition. QSA Global, Inc. can provide all the services needed for the disposition of your sealed Co-60 sources.
Formerly known as Amersham Corporation and AEA Technology, QSA Global, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer of Am-241, Am-241/Be, Cf-252, Cs-137, and Co-60 industrial sealed radioactive sources.
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