--- title: Comparing 1.5T MRI Gradient Slew Rates description: What do you need to know about 1.5T MRI Gradient Slew Rates? Comparing 1.5T slew rates will show you each OEM has different gradients and each has... image: https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/hubfs/MRI.jpg --- Call Today  1-800-533-3356 [![logo](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/hs-fs/file-1090002196-png/images/logo.png)](https://www.atlantisworldwide.com) Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology ### Search here for your Radiology equipment solutions # Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology ## [Comparing 1.5T MRI Gradient Slew Rates](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/blog/comparing-1.5t-mri-gradient-slew-rates) Posted by [Vikki Harmonay](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/blog/author/vikki-harmonay) on Tue, Sep 25, 2018 @ 16:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Yes, they make a really loud noise. And their magnetic field is actually strong enough to lift a car before modification. ![MRI1](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MRI1.jpg?width=133&name=MRI1.jpg)But most importantly, they drive [MRI](https://www.atlantisworldwide.com/product_category/mri-systems/) value on the secondary market. So, what do you need to know about 1.5T MRI Gradient Slew Rates? A slew rate is the speed at which the gradient reaches its maximum amplitude. It’s also called rise time. It’s measured in millitesla per meter per microsecond or mT/m/ms. The higher the slew rate, the thinner the anatomical slice.  That means higher clarity in the image produced. **Aren’t All OEM Gradients The Same?** Nope. Each manufacturer has 3-4 different gradients, and each has their own different names. When comparing these OEM MRI Gradients, it’s best to judge them by their slew rates. Let’s take a look at GE, Siemens, Philips and Canon Gradients and their Slew Rates. ![Gradient & Slew Rates-1](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gradient%20%26%20Slew%20Rates-1.jpg?width=700&name=Gradient%20%26%20Slew%20Rates-1.jpg) **Is The Highest Slew Rate The Best?** Not necessarily. And those are the most expensive, so you’d better be sure it’s what you really need. It’s easier to market a system with a higher Slew Rate on the secondary market. But the cost will be significantly higher. You need to make your decision on the types of studies you’ll be doing on a routine basis. You may not need the highest Slew Rate for your practice, medical facility, hospital or clinic.  **How Do You Know Which Is Right For You?** It’s always wise to talk to an expert, like those at [Atlantis Worldwide](https://www.atlantisworldwide.com). We’ve been helping medical equipment buyers for more than 25 years. 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