12 Radiation Meter Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for radiation meters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 radiation meter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked radiation meter companies as of November, 2024: 1.SOEKS USA, LLC, 2.Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation, 3.Pine Environmental.
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What Is a Radiation Meter?
Radiation Meter is a measuring instrument used to determine the ability of a radioactive material that has the ability to emit radiation to emit radiation.
Radioactivity refers to the magnitude of the ability of a radioactive material, such as potassium, cesium, or iodine, to emit radiation.
Uses of Radiation Meter
Radiation Meter is widely used to evaluate the safety of food and other products. For example, they are used to test general foods, foods for infants and young children, dried foods, drinking water, milk, and so on. In particular, they have come to be widely used since the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Since radioactive materials were spread over a wide area during the nuclear power plant accident, soil contamination was contaminated and the effects on crops and marine products must be checked depending on the location. Therefore, to ensure food safety, testing of food, soil, fertilizer, waste, groundwater, sludge, and environmental samples has been conducted in the vicinity of the nuclear power plant.
Principle of Radiation Meter
The method of measuring radioactivity differs for each type of radiation to be measured. The website operated by the Japan Chemical Analysis Center (JAC) discloses the measurement methods for each type of radioactivity as the "Radioactivity Measurement Series," which includes 36 measurement methods and sample collection methods. For example, total beta radioactivity measurement method, radioactive strontium analysis method, radioactive cesium analysis method, and other individual measurement methods.
In addition, the Guidelines for Radiation Measurement Methods published by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan state that, except in some cases, measurements of radioactivity concentrations should be made using germanium semiconductor detectors. Germanium semiconductor detectors detect radiation by capturing the free electrons produced by the motion of charged particles in the detector when gamma rays enter the germanium semiconductor.
Germanium semiconductor detectors have high energy resolution and can detect many nuclear species with high accuracy. On the other hand, it cannot measure radiation other than gamma rays, such as the radioactivity of radioactive materials that emit only alpha and beta rays. However, gamma rays have a much stronger penetrating power than alpha and beta rays and have a greater effect on the human body.
Another reason why gamma-ray measurement is chosen is that it is easy to quantify trace amounts of radioactive materials by measuring the gamma-ray spectrum. Radiation Meter other than germanium semiconductor detector is Nal (Tl) scintillation spectrometer. According to the Guidelines for Measurement of Radioactivity Concentration, etc., air dose rates should be measured by air dosimeters that can measure gamma rays, such as tintillation survey meters that have been constructed within a year.
Other Information on Radiation Meter
1. Difference Between Radioactivity and Radiation
The term radiation is similar to radioactivity, but radiation is emitted from radioactive materials. Since radiation is invisible to the eye, we will replace it with visible light, which can be seen. A light bulb is an object that emits light, and a radioactive material corresponds to a light bulb.
Light bulbs also have the ability to emit light, which is expressed in terms of wattage, such as incandescent light bulbs, and lumens, used in LED lighting. In radioactive materials, radioactivity is applicable. The higher the radioactivity, the more radiation is emitted.
On the other hand, in lighting, lux is the illuminance, which varies with distance, even when light fixtures of the same capacity emit light. Similarly, the amount of radiation emitted from a radioactive material that affects the human body is expressed in terms of radiation dose. The unit of radioactivity is becquerel (Bq), and the unit of radiation is sievert (Sv).
2. Radiation Measuring Instruments
While Radiation Meter is a measuring instrument that measures the magnitude of the output of radioactive materials that emit radiation, Radiation Meter is a measuring instrument that measures the environment in which the radiation is emitted and the magnitude of the effect of the radiation on the human body. Radiation measuring instruments include GM-tube, scintillation, and ionization chamber survey meters.
It is important to select the appropriate measuring instrument or method depending on the radioactivity measurement, radiation measurement, and radiation of interest.
List of 12 Radiation Meter Manufacturers
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SOEKS USA, LLC
Nuclear radiation detectors
Manufacturer Overview
SOEKS USA, LLC, an American company established in 2008 and based in Miami, Florida, is a manufacturer and supplier of safety detectors. The company’s product portfolio includes radiation detectors, electromagnetic field (EMF) detectors, and Geiger counters. These products are applied in various sectors, including the healthcare industry for monitoring radiation levels, environmental monitoring to detect radiation levels in the environment, and construction for assessing electromagnetic fields on job sites. The company is ISO 9001 certified and sells its products to various countries, including Germany, Japan, and Australia.
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S.E. International, Inc
Digital Radiation Detectors
Manufacturer Overview
S.E. International, Inc., founded in 1979 as Solar Electronics, is an manufacturer based in Summertown, Tennessee, specializing in providing radiation detection equipment. The company’s featured products are offered under the Radiation Alert brand, encompassing analog & digital radiation detectors, radiation area monitors, dosimetry solutions, radiation response kits, radiation spectrum analyzers, as well as related accessories and software. These products find application in various sectors, particularly within environments where radioactive presence is a concern, which include healthcare, government & security, laboratories & educational institutions, nuclear, and public safety. The company also provides a range of services, including calibration and repair.
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Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation
RADIATION DETECTORS
Manufacturer Overview
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation, San Rafael, CA, in 1963 is a manufacturer of Test, Measurement, Nuclear and Life Sciences instrumentation. The company's product portfolio includes Digital Delay Generators, RF & Microwave Signal Generators, and Nuclear Radiation Detectors and Isotope Identification. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage Processing, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology and Chemical and Petrochemical. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and customer service.
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FLUKE Corporation
Radiation Detection Meter
Manufacturer Overview
Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Fluke is an American-born company operating since 1948. Fluke offers a variety of testing equipment including digital multimeters, thermal cameras, solar PV testing equipment, thermometers, oscilloscopes, leak detection devices, as well as testing-equipment related accessories. Fluke offers direct online sales.
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HORIBA
Radiation Monitor
Manufacturer Overview
HORIBA RADIO LABORATORY was established in Japan in 1945 and has spent the last three-quarters of a century growing as an R&D company and engaged in international operations. HORIBA Scientific offers 200 years of experience developing high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing, and metrology to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Operating in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, HORIBA scientific develops solutions that go beyond just products.
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Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
Radiation sensors
Manufacturer Overview
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.
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PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Radiation Detectors
Company Overview
PCE Instruments UK Ltd., started in 199 and headquartered in Manchester, UK, is a manufacturer and supplier of test instruments, equipment, and tools for weighing, measuring, and control systems. The company offers more than 500 test equipment, including analyzers, inspection cameras, meters, detectors, and sensors, with applications in various fields like data acquisition, electrical engineering, environmental science, building inspection, and food processing. Its manufacturing and development division is ISO 9001 certified, all its test instruments, equipment, and tools are factory calibrated, and the company also provides services for custom test instrument design, installation, and maintenance.
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ORTEC
Radiation Detectors
Company Overview
AMETEK Inc., founded in 1960 and headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in precision detectors and nuclear instrumentation. The company’s product portfolio includes portable radioisotope identification devices (RIIDs), digital current integrators, and food monitoring systems. These products are used in various industries, including environmental monitoring, nuclear power generation, and the defense and military industry. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers services including technical support, training, and repair. It has global sales representatives in various countries, including China, India, and England.
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American Science and Engineering, Inc.
RADIATION DETECTION PRODUCTS
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Fisher Scientific
Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation
Distributor Overview
Fisher Scientific UK Ltd is a supplier of laboratory chemicals, equipment, and services based in Loughborough, United Kingdom, operating as a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a merger of Fisher Scientific International, Inc. and Thermo Electron in 2006. With a portfolio of over 2 million products, Fisher Scientific offers chemicals, reagents, equipment and instruments, consumables, and safety products. These products cater to various sectors, including clinical diagnostic and research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, healthcare, and government agencies. Fisher Scientific also provides business solutions like the New-Lab Start-Up program, as well as SureTRACE and SureTRACE+ for product knowledge and supply chain management.
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Pine Environmental
Radiation & EMF Meters
Distributor Overview
Pine Environmental is a distributor of environmental testing and monitoring equipment. Established in 1995, the company is headquartered in Windsor, New Jersey, USA. The company specializes in providing a wide range of equipment for environmental monitoring, including air quality, water quality, and soil testing instruments. Pine Environmental offers products like gas analyzers, water level meters, and soil samplers, serving industries such as environmental consulting, construction, and research. Pine Environmental's main services include equipment rental, sales, calibration, and technical support. The company serves various applications, from indoor air quality assessment to groundwater monitoring, and caters to the needs of environmental professionals.
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Radiation Meter Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | SOEKS USA, LLC |
28.6%
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| 2 | Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation |
28.6%
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| 3 | Pine Environmental |
14.3%
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| 4 | S.E. International, Inc |
14.3%
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| 5 | Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. |
14.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the radiation meter page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- HORIBA: 8,205
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.: 3,766
Newly Established Company
- SOEKS USA, LLC: 2008 (16 years ago)
- Pine Environmental: 1995 (29 years ago)
- S.E. International, Inc: 1979 (45 years ago)
Company with a History
- HORIBA: 1945 (79 years ago)
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.: 1953 (71 years ago)
- ORTEC: 1960 (64 years ago)
Radiation Meter Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Radiation Meter Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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4 | 44.4% |
Japan
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2 | 22.2% |
United Kingdom
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2 | 22.2% |
| Belarus | 1 | 11.1% |
