{"id":407,"date":"2019-05-22T18:35:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T18:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radparts.com\/cpswp\/?p=407"},"modified":"2019-05-22T18:35:37","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T18:35:37","slug":"is-it-a-good-idea-to-purchase-a-pre-owned-linear-accelerator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radparts.com\/cpswp\/radparts\/is-it-a-good-idea-to-purchase-a-pre-owned-linear-accelerator\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It A Good Idea to Purchase A Pre-Owned Linear Accelerator?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\nNot every facility needs to purchase a new linear accelerator<\/strong>.\u00a0 There are many times where a slightly used LINAC will serve the purpose of the facility at a fraction of the cost of a new one.\u00a0 Some facilities however, benefit from the purchase of new equipment.\u00a0 It really just depends on a number of variables to determine if a used, new, or refurbished linear accelerator<\/a><\/strong> is the solution for your facility.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhen a facility needs the newest technology on the market, it is obvious a used or refurbished LINAC<\/strong> will not benefit them.\u00a0 This is also the case if you are not looking to replace the machine anytime soon.\u00a0 A brand new or almost new linear accelerator is a better option for facilities that don\u2019t want to replace their machine in the next ten to fifteen years and are looking for the latest and greatest technology.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe struggle between buying new, refurbished, and used radiation oncology equipment<\/a><\/strong> is a struggle many facilities face.\u00a0 It is probably important to note however, that the minute you use a new linear accelerator it becomes used.\u00a0 So not every used machine is \u201cused\u201d to the same extent.\u00a0 Used and refurbished linear accelerators can be suitable for facilities under certain circumstances including:\r\n\r\n \r\n