VEOX - U -ARM
U-Arm Digital Radiography Systems With Motorised Positioning
VEOX U is a digital U-arm radiography platform that carries the tube and detector on a single motorised arm, so projections change by moving the arm rather than repositioning the patient. Five outputs, UX 20K through UX 65K, are supported by a transparent mobile table of approximately 2000 x 700 mm rated to 180 kg maximum patient weight, a 139 micron CsI flat panel detector and automatic exposure control.
What Is the VEOX U UX Series?
The VEOX U UX Series is a family of U-arm digital radiography systems in which the X-ray tube and the flat panel detector are mounted on opposite ends of a single motorised U-shaped arm. Because the arm holds the geometry, the tube and detector stay aligned through every movement, and the projection changes by rotating or translating the arm instead of asking the patient to move.
That architecture suits departments where space is limited or where patients are difficult to reposition. A transparent mobile table of approximately 2000 x 700 mm, rated to a maximum patient weight of 180 kg, gives clear access from multiple sides, and the arm handles the rest. The series covers five generator configurations, UX 20K, UX 36K, UX 40K, UX 50K and UX 65K.
Imaging runs on a 139 micron caesium iodide flat panel detector with automatic exposure control, feeding into VEOX Workstation for review, editing and PACS routing. Model names are based on power only. Configuration differences stay in the specification, not in the model designation.
Move the System, Not the Patient
Motorised U-arm movement is the operating principle of the UX Series. The tube and detector travel together on a fixed geometry, so alignment is maintained automatically and the radiographer changes projection by driving the arm to position rather than rebuilding the setup by hand.
For elderly, post-operative, obese or limited-mobility patients, that is a meaningful clinical difference. Fewer transfers means fewer handling risks, less discomfort and a faster examination. For the department, it means a smaller room can carry a wider range of projections.
- ›Tube and detector fixed on one arm, alignment maintained through movement
- ›Projection changes driven by the arm instead of patient repositioning
- ›Practical for limited-mobility, post-operative and larger patients
A Digital Radiography Room in a Smaller Footprint
The UX Series is specified for facilities that need broad radiography capability without the space, civil works and layout demands of a full fixed room.
Transparent Mobile Table
The table measures approximately 2000 x 700 mm and is rated to a maximum patient weight of 180 kg. Its transparent, movable construction supports access from multiple sides and clean projections through the tabletop, which is what makes single-arm geometry practical in daily use.
139 Micron CsI Flat Panel Detector
A 139 micron caesium iodide detector configuration is supported, paired with automatic exposure control. Detectors are supplied from the VEOX View VX range, keeping the detector platform consistent across the VEOX portfolio.
Power-Based Model Naming
UX 20K through UX 65K are distinguished by generator output alone. Movement configuration, SID, collimation and mechanical details are documented in the specification sheet rather than fragmenting the range into suffixed variants that complicate procurement.
VEOX U UX Series Models Compared
The UX Series spans five generator outputs on a common U-arm platform. The right model follows the clinical application mix, expected daily volume and the electrical infrastructure at the site.
| Model | Positioning | Typical Environment | Platform |
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| UX 20K | Entry U-arm digital radiography | Clinics and polyclinics with constrained room space | Motorised U-arm, transparent mobile table |
| UX 36K | General radiography | Diagnostic imaging centres and district hospitals | Motorised U-arm, transparent mobile table |
| UX 40K | General to higher throughput | Hospital radiography departments | Motorised U-arm, transparent mobile table |
| UX 50K | Higher throughput | Busy departments and broader patient profiles | Motorised U-arm, transparent mobile table |
| UX 65K | Maximum output in the series | Tertiary hospitals with heavy daily case load | Motorised U-arm, transparent mobile table |
Full generator and tube matrix, movement ranges, SID, table, detector, AEC, collimator and mechanical data are provided in the UX technical catalogue during the specification stage.
UX Series Configuration at a Glance
The table summarises how a VEOX U system is normally specified. Movement configuration varies by model, so the exact arm behaviour is confirmed against the selected output during technical assessment.
Room integration is the reason most facilities look at a U-arm in the first place. Ceiling height, floor loading, door access and the working space around the table determine whether the arm can be driven through its full range once installed, so those are reviewed before the configuration is fixed.
Discuss your room and layout requirements| System type | Digital U-arm radiography with transparent mobile table |
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| Models | UX 20K, UX 36K, UX 40K, UX 50K, UX 65K |
| Arm movement | Motorised U-arm movement, configuration varies by model |
| Table dimensions | Approximately 2000 x 700 mm, transparent and movable |
| Maximum patient weight | 180 kg |
| Detector | 139 micron CsI flat panel, VEOX View VX range |
| AEC | Automatic exposure control supported |
| X-ray tube | Rotating anode, globally recognised tube technology |
| Acquisition software | VEOX Workstation WX, DICOM 3.0 and PACS workflow |
| Model naming | Power based only, configuration detail held in specifications |
Where the UX Series Fits
VEOX U is specified where broad radiography capability has to fit a smaller room or a difficult patient profile.
Imaging Centres
Outpatient centres needing wide projection coverage without the footprint and civil works of a full fixed room.
Hospitals
Departments adding radiography capacity in existing space, including secondary rooms alongside a main fixed installation.
Orthopaedic and Trauma
Skeletal and post-operative imaging for patients who are painful or slow to reposition.
Screening Programmes
High-repetition programmes such as chest screening where consistent geometry and quick turnaround decide daily capacity.
Supply, Installation and Support
VEOX supplies medical imaging systems to hospitals, diagnostic imaging centres, distributors and healthcare projects internationally, with active coverage across the Middle East, North Africa, the GCC and wider African markets. Requirements differ by market, from tender documentation and regulatory paperwork to electrical supply conditions and service reach, so each enquiry is scoped against the conditions at the installation site rather than a single regional template.
Project Specification
System configuration, detector format and output are matched to the facility, the case mix and the room before quotation.
Commissioning and Training
Installation planning, commissioning and radiographer familiarisation are agreed inside the project scope, not left to delivery day.
Tender and Distributor Support
Technical documentation, catalogues and configuration sheets are supplied for tender submissions and distributor enquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions About VEOX U
What is a U-arm X-ray system?
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A U-arm X-ray system mounts the X-ray tube and the flat panel detector at opposite ends of a single U-shaped arm, so the two stay aligned automatically as the arm moves. Changing projection means driving the arm rather than repositioning the patient. The VEOX U UX Series is a motorised digital U-arm platform available in five generator outputs from UX 20K to UX 65K.
How does a U-arm compare with a fixed radiography room?
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A fixed room such as the VEOX Fixed FX Series separates the tube, table and vertical stand, which gives maximum flexibility and suits high-volume departments. A U-arm keeps everything on one arm, which needs less space, simplifies alignment and reduces patient repositioning, making it a strong fit where room size is constrained or patients are difficult to move. Many facilities run both, using a fixed room as the main installation and a U-arm as a second room.
What is the patient weight limit on the VEOX U table?
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The transparent mobile table is stated at approximately 2000 x 700 mm with a maximum patient weight of 180 kg in the source specification. Final table configuration is confirmed against the selected model during technical assessment.
Which detector does the UX Series use?
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A 139 micron caesium iodide flat panel detector configuration is supported, with automatic exposure control. Detectors are supplied from the VEOX View VX range, so the detector platform stays consistent with other VEOX systems in the same facility and simplifies service and spares.
How do I choose between UX 20K and UX 65K?
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Selection follows the clinical application mix, expected daily throughput and available electrical infrastructure. UX 20K and UX 36K suit clinics and imaging centres with moderate volume, UX 40K and UX 50K suit hospital departments with steady daily load, and UX 65K is specified where the case mix or volume is heaviest. The platform, table and detector remain consistent across the range.
Is the table movable?
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Yes. The table is described in the source specification as a transparent mobile movable table, which supports patient access from multiple sides and allows the arm to work through its range without the table becoming an obstruction.
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