In 1946, X-Cel X-Ray Corporation was founded by engineers experienced in the design, manufacture, and sale of x-ray equipment. As the X-Cel quality and personalized services became known, requests were made for podiatry, dermatology, and orthodontic designs. In 1950, X-Cel manufactured its first podiatry unit. Today, the X-Cel podiatry units enjoy an enviable position in the field. In 1955, the first Grenz Therapy Unit was manufactured using low kVp for dermatology. In 1956, X-Cel designed a special x-ray unit for the exposure of superior diagnostic head films. Today, X-Cel offers a complete line of high frequency and adjustable kVp units including designs for veterinarians, orthopedic surgeons, and general radiology as well as industrial x-ray systems. X-Cel has gathered momentum throughout the years and is continuing this tradition by working as a team both at the factory and with customers.


X-Cel X-Ray has two very important policies. If you have ever perused our literature, you have seen one of them stated very clearly: "Whenever possible, products of American manufacture and origin are used." We have this policy because we believe in the quality products manufactured by Americans. The other policy is a bit more subtle. We have a belief that we must rely on ourselves for parts and services, not another company. For that reason, X-Cel manufactures and assembles all parts possible at our facility in Crystal Lake, Illinois. We use the best raw materials available and have a complete machine shop to fabricate these parts to a very close tolerance. After fabrication, parts are painted (at X-Cel) and then assembled. After final assembly, the unit is tested and packed. If we oversee all aspects of the manufacture, assembly and testing of a x-ray unit we have control of the quality expressed by the product.

After delivery of the unit to the customer, the true strength of X-Cel X-Ray begins. Our customers know that if a problem occurs with their x-ray unit, no matter how old it is, they can can call us and the problem will be addressed immediately. Some problems are not caused by our product and are a matter of technique or other equipment failure; we still help because we have a desire to keep our customers in business. Fast and fair service ultimately leads to a x-ray unit that has a reputation for being there when you need it.