Veterinary Handheld X-ray System CCX-560 - Portable Digital Radiography Equipment for Animal Clinics

You've probably had it happen — a fractious cat or a nervous dog that won't hold still, and you need a clear image fast without dragging them to a heavy floor-mounted unit. We've been moving these for about four years now, and what it does is give you that flexibility without sacrificing image quality. The 0.4mm focal spot is tighter than most handhelds in this class, so you get decent detail even on smaller structures like a rabbit's femur or a bird's wing. Basically, it's a trade-off you learn to work with — you're not getting the raw power of a wall-mounted 100kV system, but you're getting something you can actually bring to the patient.

So power supply is universal — 100 to 240 VAC — which means you can plug it in pretty much anywhere in a clinic without worrying about step-down transformers. The kV range runs from 40 to 70, and the mA from 2 to 8, with exposure times adjustable from 10 milliseconds up to 2000 milliseconds. That 12-degree target angle is a bit steeper than some competing units (usually 15 or 16 degrees), and it does affect the beam geometry slightly — you'll want to keep the source-to-image distance consistent, maybe 30 cm or so, to avoid edge distortion. Most buyers go with the 8mA setting for larger dogs, but for cats or exotics the 2 to 5 mA range is plenty.

Anode heat capasity is 4500 joules, which translates to about 6300 heat units — and that's honestly fine for a handheld unit because you're not doing back-to-back exposures all day. You'll get maybe 15 to 20 exposures at 70kV and 8mA before you need to let it cool for a minute or two. One thing nobody asks but matters: the collimator alignment out of the box can be slightly off on some units (usually 2-3 mm), so check it with a test phantom before you use it on a patient. We usually include a quick alignment guide, but confirm lead time if you need a custom collimator.

OEM customization is availble, but we're talking batch orders of 50 units or so — the MOQ is typically 100 for any changes to the housing color or labeling. If you just want a different handle grip texture or a custom carrying case, that's easier, usually 20 units minimum. The CE and ISO certifications are standard on every unit, and our company provide a COA with each shipment that includes the kV and mA calibration data. Honestly, for most clinics the stock configuration works fine — the only thing we see people customizing is the exposure button placement for left-handed users.

Lead time is roughly 20 to 25 working days for a standard order, but if you need it faster our company can sometimes pull from our regional warhouse — just ask. Packging is a foam-lined hard case that fits in overhead bins on most aircraft, which matters if you're doing mobile equine work. The warranty is one year, covering the tube head and electronics, but not the battery pack if you're using the optional battery grip — that's a separate 6-month warranty. We ship via DHL or FedEx, and the freight cost varies a lot by destination, so get a quote before you commit.