Styro•former®
The Original Radiotherapy Shielding Block Mold Cutter
Renowned as the worldwide industry standard, more Styro•formers are in use than all other shielding
block mold cutters combined. Styro•former® offers accurate, easy and fast cutting with minimal
training. A hand-held tracing stylus allows quick radiograph outlining to provide a smooth and efficient block
cutting procedure.
Our Styro•former® Power Lift LT features panel mounted drive controls for both source and
block arm distances. A quick change wire system uses unique thumb screws and a table mounted
measuring template for quick, easy wire changes. Radiotherapy teams worldwide have come to depend on
Huestis Medical for quality and cost effective radiotherapy products. The Styro•former®
is FDA registered and CE certified.
Features
Accurate Cutting
- Manual tracing produces smooth, accurate cuts with minimal training.
- Accurate cuts save time and material.
- Verification light included.
Rigid Box Frame
- Short, cutting wire is kept tight in a rigid box frame to eliminate bowing.
- Never necessary to apply downward pressure to keep the wire tight.
- Rigid box frame ensures that cutting wire is precisely aligned between the source point and block tray.
- Nichrome cutting wire fits into frame's unique electro-mechanical bushings.
- Bushings hold wire with a flat grip, for long wire life and easy wire changes.
- FREE cutting wire for life of machine.
Quick, Smooth Operation
- Spring-loaded, Teflon tracing stylus moves freely in every direction.
- Unhampered by limitations of an X or Y axis for complete maneuverability.
- Can be adjusted to any treatment machine for universal application.
- Work area remains stationary at a comfortable desktop working height.
- Freestanding table, and calibrated column can be placed in almost any small area without wall attachment.
Standard Foam Block Holders
- Included holders position standard 8", 10" or 12" (20.3, 25.4, 30.5 cm) foam blocks (maximum use: 16", 40.6 cm)
Power Lift LT
- Drive controls are panel mounted for quick, push button height adjustments.
- Position measurements are easily read directly from the vertical column.
- Easily adjustable thumb screws allow quick cutting wire changes.
- Wire measuring template included.
- Convenient storage bin holds up to three tracing tips.
Auto Boost Options
- Automatically boosts wire temperature to adjust for wire deflection.
- Simple switching system reroutes the current through another circuit with its own potentiometer.
- Can be pre-set to minimize distortion and maximize productivity.
- Inexperienced operators can have limits set by a supervisor.
- Audio/visual alarm warns when too much pressure is applied by operator.
- Model SF 319-4 includes both Power Lift and Auto Boost options.
Radiotherapy Accessories
- Low-melt alloy #158 or cadmium-free, medium-melt alloy #203.
- Precision-surfaced foam blocks.
- Convenient Mold Room Kits and other radiotherapy accessories available.