Radiation Shielding and Protection

Many types of plywood are available upon request. We can readily offer 5/8" and 3/4" thick fire treated plywood meeting or exceeding the following specifications:

We also offer CDX, Pyro-Guard, HI- ABUSE® & HI-IMPACT® FIRE-SHIELD WALLBOARD, best used with our lead angles.

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Lead Lined Drywall (also referred to as lead lined sheetrock or lead lined gypsum) is supplied with lead lining bonded to 1/2" or 5/8" drywall. Custom sizes for lead lined drywall are quoted upon request. We also provide lead lining bonded to specialty drywall such as moisture and mold resistant board. Lead Lined Drywall (lead lined sheetrock, lead lined gypsum wallboard) is supplied with 2" strips of the same lead thickness and height and 3/8" diameter lead discs.

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Lead Brick: Exlusively Developed for Shielding of High Energy X-Rays

Construction of radiation shielding rooms and barriers poses unique challenges. Every time a screw or nail is used, there is an increased risk of radiation leakage into the protected area. Previous solutions included the use of additional lead strips and discs, making the project more costly and time consuming.

RPP designed a cost effective, leak-proof, lead angle system that provides complete radiation shielding. It eliminates the need to use LEAD STRIPS and DISCS for all lead lined drywall (lead lined sheetrock, lead lined gypsum wallboard) and lead lined plywood applications.

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Radiation Protection Products' lead windows provide full radiation protection and excellent visibility. We offer a variety of complete lead windows for x-ray or radiation therapy rooms, laboratories, testing facilities, and other applications. We also provide design assistance, as needed, to help you create the ideal lead window solution for your unique needs.

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Radiation Protection Products' Lead Glass (X-ray Glass, Radiation Shielding Glass, Leaded Glass) is suitable for installation in screens, windows, walls, and doors. Our Lead Glass (X-ray Glass, Radiation Shielding Glass, Leaded Glass) allows technicians to view the imaging or radiation therapy procedures.

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Radiation Protection Products offers laminated lead lined glass for use in control room windows within 24" of door opening. Our impact resistant lead windows are available in two types, one using a 3M film, and one using a laminate interlayer. Both meet ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 codes. Both varieties of leaded safety glass are available in multiple sizes and thicknesses to meet your needs.

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We offer standard steel telescopic lead lined window frames and splayed lead lined window frames. Telescopic frames can be manufactured to accommodate any thickness of x-ray glass and are adjustable to wall thickness. Splayed frames will accept up to 2" thick lead lined glass. Special construction of lead lined frames is also available to meet your specifications.

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RPP's sliding radiation shielding doors (neutron doors) are constructed with '" thick A-36 steel face plates. A-36 steel flat bars are used for the stiles and the reinforcement inside the door. Flat bar thicknesses for the stiles and reinforcement are dictated by the core of the door. The core of the door will consist of the shielding requirements (typically lead and borated polyethylene) as determined by a licensed physicist. We can also design the door with extra space inside for future upgrades which may require more shielding. The radiation shielding door (neutron door) finish is completed in the factory with a paint grade primer. RPP offers safety features for the door such as motion sensors, pressure sensitive tape, and battery backup.

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RPP's swing radiation shielding doors (neutron doors) are constructed with '" thick A-36 steel face plates. A-36 steel flat bars are used for the stiles and the reinforcement inside the door Flat bar thicknesses for the stiles and reinforcement are dictated by the core of the door. The core of the door will consist of the shielding requirements (typically lead and borated polyethylene) as determined by a licensed physicist. We can also design the door with extra space inside for future upgrades which may require more shielding. The door finish is completed in the factory with a paint grade primer. RPP offers safety features for radiation shielding doors (neutron doors) such as motion sensors, pressure sensitive tape, and battery backup.

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Borated polyethylene is a product typically used in the medical field to shield neutrons. Made from high density polyethylene plastic with 5% boron content by weight, this material provides exceptional durability over a wide temperature range. Borated polyethylene is available from Radiation Protection Products in standard-sized sheets (48" x 96" x 1"), as well as in blocks, slabs, and custom-size sheets.

Borated polyethylene is easy to work with, fabricate, and install, making it ideal for a wide range of shielding applications, such as high intensity x-ray rooms, medical vaults and vault doors, nuclear energy or storage facilities, particle accelerators, hot cells, and more.

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Radiation Protection Products' lead lined doors are manufactured using only the finest materials and workmanship available. With constant quality control and ongoing inspection, you are assured of receiving the strongest and most functional lead lined doors possible.

Radiation Protection Products' lead lined doors are constructed using a single layer of sheet lead in the center of the door. Wood cores are laminated under hydraulic pressure on each side of the lead.

Radiation Protection Products will manufacture lead lined doors to your specifications with leaded x-ray glass windows and options as listed. We also supply steel braced, lead lined, hollow metal door frames.

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Radiation Protection Products' Standard Lead Lined Door Frames consist of 16-gauge steel, a 2" face, and a 5-7/8" jamb depth. These lead lined door frames are set up and welded and can accommodate up to 1/2" thick lead lining. Our Lead Lined Door Frames are shipped with steel stud anchors that can be attached to the lead lined door frame either by welding or with steel fasteners if the lead lining does not exceed 3/32" thick.

We require the use of an Angle Iron for added support on Lead Lined Door Frames that require 1/8" thick lead or higher. These Angle Irons can be spot welded to the steel stud or pre-drilled and bolted to the steel stud.

*We do offer angle irons on our lead lined door frames that are below 1/8" thick lead if requested.

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Construction of radiation shielding rooms and barriers poses unique challenges. Every time a screw or nail is used, there is an increased risk of radiation leakage into the protected area. Previous solutions included the use of additional lead strips and discs, making the project more costly and time consuming.

RPP designed a cost effective, leak-proof, lead angle system that provides complete radiation shielding. It eliminates the need to use LEAD STRIPS and DISCS for all lead lined drywall (lead lined sheetrock, lead lined gypsum wallboard) and lead lined plywood applications.

Lead ballast can be customized for your needs, using only the purest lead available for our lead casting & fabrication and lead castings. Absolutely no refining takes place at our facility, making us one of the cleanest, most environmentally friendly providers of lead ballast in the industry.

Radiation Protection Products' partnership with industry experts assures you of the finest quality materials, engineering, and installation possible. Contact us for more information on determining your lead ballast needs.

Lead Brick: Exlusively Developed for Shielding of High Energy X-Rays

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Radiation Protection Products uses only the purest lead available for our Sheet Lead. Absolutely no refining takes place at our facility, making us one of the cleanest, most environmentally friendly radiation shielding providers in the industry, providing you with the highest quality sheet lead available.

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Industrial x-ray and non-destructive (NDT) imaging are important processes, allowing materials, products, and equipment to be inspected for hidden flaws that could not be seen otherwise. One of the most common uses of x-ray/NDT testing is weld quality assurance - verifying the quality, location, and coverage of welds inside closed vessels or similar equipment.

As with medical x-ray imaging, industrial x-ray and NDT systems require proper shielding to keep personnel safe. Radiation Protection Products (RPP) offers a wide range of lead shielding products for industrial x-ray and NDT applications.

Lead sheet serves as the ideal sound barrier (attenuator) because it is both dense and limp. Other acoustical materials in its sound transmission class can be applied in greater thicknesses in an attempt to achieve the same transmission loss, but there is a point at which they gain stiffness that negates the effectiveness of their density.

Advantages of using lead for sound attenuation include:

Radiation Protection Products has successfully completed projects and installations for a number of clients around the country. Our highlighted projects are a great way to learn more about the work we do and how our sheet lead, lead bricks, and other industrial lead products are used and implemented in designs and construction. Read more about some of our projects below! To discuss how RPP can provide radiation protection for your application, request a quote today.