Radiation Shielding
Ensuring that people and products are well-protected from radiation in the work environment is crucial. This is especially the case in the medical research industry, wherein researchers and professionals are working with fragile products and solutions that can be exposed to radiation and other hazards.
To that end, our team at MarShield was commissioned by a biopharmaceutical company in Indiana to manufacture custom cabinetry in which our client could securely store sensitive products and equipment.
The client does medical research to find new cancer treatments that pair companion imaging agents with Small Molecule Drug Conjugates (SMDCs). Accuracy and preservation of materials with which their team works is critical to this challenging work.
Industrial X-Ray (NDT) Rooms
Radiation shielding is often required in industrial x-ray and non-destructive testing (NDT) applications. MarShield's broad range of radiation shielding solutions can be used to protect sensitive components and the equipment operator from x-rays emitted by industrial x-ray systems - thus enabling effective and efficient quality control in a safe workplace environment.
Industrial X-Ray (NDT) Rooms Information Sheet
Portable & Stationary Barriers
MarShield manufacturers standard and custom-designed mobile radiation shielding barriers. Our lead radiation shielding barriers are designed to reduce harmful radiation while maintaining an “open concept" environment through safety lead glass window viewing panels.
Radiation Barrier Ordering Chart & Gallery
Nuclear Lead Pours
We specialize in all types of structural lead pours including nuclear flasks, nuclear storage containers, pipe sleeves and castings. Our facility can pour molten lead in a continuous pour in excess of 10,000 lbs. Our nuclear lead pours consist of low porosity, high density poured lead into a customer''s supplied, fabricated weldment. When it comes to Nuclear Safety standards, Canada is recognized as a worldwide leader for its high attention to detail and safety. MarShield has adopted these same standards and practices and is a trusted supplier to many nuclear power plants. Our quality management system is certified to both ISO 9001:2008 and CSA N299.3-16.
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Borated Polyethylene
Boron Filled Polyethylene Neutron Shielding, supplied by MarShield, is a lightweight, cost-effective neutron shielding solution to attenuate and absorb neutron radiation. Our borated polyethylene contains 5% (2% available on special order) boron content by weight. Used in the medical, nuclear, and industrial marketplaces borated polyethylene is ideal for medical vaults and doors, particle accelerators, hot cells, nuclear storage and transport containers, and nuclear detection systems.
Borated Polyethylene Pellets
SWX-201HD 5% Borated Polyethylene - High Density Sizes: U-R-G-C-B-X-H-P
To better serve the marketplace, our 5% Borated Poly was expanded to include a high density version of 201. This material has all the properties of the 201, but the added density contributes to better gamma shielding.
Concrete Blocks
MarShield can provide high density concrete blocks up to 300 pounds per cubic foot. High density concrete gives a composite shield for both neutron and gamma radiation. We offer two sizes (6" and 4") of interlocking high density blocks that interlock on all four sides preventing radiation from streaming through. An optional solid paver or multiple cavity high density CMU blocks are also available.
Lead Wool Shielding Blankets
One of our most recognized shielding products is the lead wool blanket. Built to last, the proven strength and durability of these blankets are found within their formulation and construction. Each blanket is layered in continuous lead wool rope, minimizing gaps and increasing attenuation.
Lead Wool Snakes & Wraps/Annulus
MarShield offers a unique and versatile solution to shielding difficult radiation applications with flexible Lead Wool Snakes and Wraps. The tubular and flexible lead shields can be wrapped, twisted and shaped to perfectly fit any application, preventing radiation leaks. MarShield Lead Wool Snakes and Wraps can be inserted into pipes, heat exchangers, collar, holes and more.
Lead Shot
MarShield lead shot is an easy, cost-effective shielding solution for areas where solid lead is impractical, due to location, shape, or accessibility. Lead shot can also be used to provide temporary shielding by placing the bag around the point source or pouring into a container.
Nuclear Storage
MarShield manufactures a comprehensive line of custom designed Lead-Lined Storage Containers designed to your exact requirements. MarShield has worked seamlessly with end users including hospitals, laboratories, medical facilities, and Nuclear plants ensuring that a final design is functional and fits within its surroundings and radiation code requirements. We design and manufacture both standard and custom one-off designs. We employ a fully qualified design team to help with every step of the process, from the moment your order is entered until it arrives at your doorstep.
MarShield manufactures a wide range of Standard or Custom Designed Lead Lined Cabinets suitable for Nuclear Medicine or Radiochemistry laboratories. MarShield has worked extensively with architects, engineers, contractors and end-users like doctors, hospitals, laboratories, and medical & veterinary clinics to ensure that our designs are functional and harmonious with their surroundings while meeting radiation code requirements.
Tungsten Shielding
Tungsten, Bismuth and Iron products are a great solution for all your shielding needs. These can be molded into any shape, allowing the application of localized shielding directly at the source.
Isolated hot spots can be shielded, eliminating the need to shield larger areas surrounding the hot spot. Lead alternative shielding can be engineered to meet weight, size, and radiation attenuation specifications. These types of products have saved power plants time and money during maintenance shutdowns. Our lead alternative shielding products are non-toxic and free of hazardous materials. These shielding materials allow us the ability to create light weight, easy-to-use, customizable products. The weights and sizes available make them easy to handle, with improved ergonomics, reducing the prospect of lifting and handling injuries. Lead alternative shielding can provide attenuation properties similar to lead products, but at half the weight.
Highly flexible strips. These ribbons can be spiral wrapped around components for a quick “hot spot" solution. Standard length is 8 feet and material can be easily cut in the field using typical cutting tools.
Ideal for small bore pipe applications. Engineered to be within weight limitations while maximizing attenuation. Cinch straps are include for each section of pipe shielding.
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Designed to provide economical and ergonomic solutions for shielding sources below. The floor shielding features a non-slip diamond tread surface.
Dry Cask Platforms
Scorpion Platforms
Refuel Bridge
RCP Platform
The silicone base allows for complex and custom shapes. Custom molded shapes allows the shielding to get nearest to the source as possible and be more effective at reducing the overall dose.
Our serpentine system is designed to provide virtually any shielding wall configuration, including low dose waiting areas, portable frisking caves, shadow shield walls, and shields for rad materials transfers.
This sturdy and adjustable system was designed to replace scaffolding, currently used to hang lead blankets. By placing the installation process in the hands of the RP department, setup time and potentially critical path time is saved.
We also offer a variety of H-Frame and custom racks to meet any needs a plant may have.
Magnetic tiles cling to any carbon steel surface allowing for a variety of applications. Each tiles installs easily and quickly and is removed by pulling a D-ring. They are available with magnets strong enough for use under RX head.
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Transport and store beakers and vials either on an individual basis or all together in a rolling case.
Nuclear Dry Cask composite shielding is designed to tackle both neutron and gamma sources associated with dry cask operations.
Build / Construction Materials
Our MarShield EZ Quick Shielding Panels are a simple alternative to fixed permanent wall shielding. This is an easy, clean and efficient method of non-altering rental spaces or converting existing rooms to a certified radiation protected x-ray room.
EZ Quick Shielding Panels Order Guide
MarShield provides Sheet Lead with a consistent and high density manufactured from pure lead conforming to ASTM B-29, B-749 and Federal QQ-L-201F, QQ-L-171E. Rolls in 1/32'", 1/16'", 1/8'", and 1/4" thicknesses in stock in a variety of sizes.
MarShield lead brick shielding provides the best choice for construction where temporary, permanent shields or storage areas are required, offering you the flexibility in your design and construction choices. Lead bricks are ideal for adding additional shielding to existing rooms and can be used in new construction as a method to reduce wall or ceiling thickness to achieve space savings. Cast from 99.94% minimum pure virgin high quality lead our bricks are ideal where maximum protection is required from X-Ray and Gamma Ray radiation. Our bricks are relatively smooth, clean and have a non-porous surface. Our lead bricks can be used for walls, caves, glove-boxes, hot cells or partitions, the transportation of radioactive materials, and nuclear shielding or simply as ballast weight. Bricks are available in a wide range of sizes, thicknesses and shapes to suit your application. They are commonly used for shielding when sheet lead is impractical or not available in sizes or thicknesses you may require. Straight or interlocking styles are available from our stock.
(Also referred to as Lead Lined Sheetrock, Gyproc, Wallboard or Lead Lined Gypsum Board) Purpose: MarShield's drywall is laminated with sheet lead in order to cover necessary surfaces or walls in a room requiring radiation shielding. It is affixed to surfaces or walls ensuring a continuous layer of sheet lead under the drywall to a specified height. Standard drywall panels are available in 48″ widths with 96″ or 120″ lengths. It is available in 1/2″ to 5/8″ thickness with a lead thickness of 1/32″ to 1/8″ maximum thickness. For lead thicknesses that exceed 1/8'" please refer to our lead lined plywood.
MarShield's plywood is laminated with sheet lead to cover necessary surfaces or walls in a room requiring radiation shielding. It is affixed to surfaces or walls ensuring a continuous layer of sheet lead, under the plywood, to a specified height. The Plywood is available in 5/8'" to 3/4'" in thickness with a lead thickness of 1/16'" no less to 1/2″ maximum thickness.
MarShield's system of dry stacked shielding modules which interlock to form a tight, leak-free therapy room of any size or shape. Unique sine-wave shapes eliminate straight line seams and provides superior neutron, photon and particle attenuation at the joints. Available in two densities - 250 and 300 lbs./cu.ft. (4 and 5 g/cu.cm.). MarShield construction requires half the space of mass concrete vaults.
Boron Filled Polyethylene Neutron Shielding, supplied by MarShield, is a lightweight, cost-effective neutron shielding solution to attenuate and absorb neutron radiation. Our borated polyethylene contains 5% (2% available on special order) boron content by weight. Used in the medical, nuclear, and industrial marketplaces borated polyethylene is ideal for medical vaults and doors, particle accelerators, hot cells, nuclear storage and transport containers, and nuclear detection systems.
Borated Polyethylene Information Sheet
SWX-201HD 5% Borated Polyethylene - High Density Sizes: U-R-G-C-B-X-H-P
To better serve the marketplace, our 5% Borated Poly was expanded to include a high density version of 201. This material has all the properties of the 201, but the added density contributes to better gamma shielding.
Lead Curtains
Ideal for areas with secondary or low-level radiation. Available in lead equivalencies of 0.25mm, 0.3mm, 0.35mm, 0.5mm, 1.0mm, and 1.5mm. The outer material for lead curtains are available in nylon, vinyl, or weblon. MarShield also offers durable, cost-effective track hardware for our lead-lined curtains. This 12 gauge, enclosed, steel roller track is available in both straight and curved sections.
Lead Curtain Information Sheet
Lead-Lined Doors and Frames
MarShield offers a premium line of Lead-Lined Metal and Veneer Doors & Hollow Metal Frames that are used for radiation protection. Doors are designed to take into consideration the heavy weight that sheet lead imposes on them. The frames are designed to support the lead lined doors to provide a lead lined interface between the door and the lead lined wall in the adjacent walls. Frames are available in fully welded form or knock down style.
Lead-Lined Windows and Frames
MarShield offers a premium line of Lead-Lined Welded Hollow Metal Frames that are that are used for radiation protection. Our frames are designed to provide the foundation and support for leaded glass or leaded acrylic. The frame provides a lead lined link between the glazing and the lead lined wall. Split type frames are available that allow the frames to be manufactured in two pieces, allowing the installer to fit the frame into the opening from both sides and fasten together to form a solid assembly.
Leaded Shielding Acrylic & Glass
MarShield's Leaded Acrylic / Plastic is the shatter-resistant, versatile answer to all of your x-ray shielding needs! Our Lead acrylic is
not lead glass. It's a unique, versatile, transparent plastic that contains
30% lead by weight. It combines superb light transmission with effective radiation protection. It is available in six different lead equivalencies and thicknesses.
Lead Acrylic Information Sheet
MarShield carries a variety of sizes and thicknesses of lead glass that is excellent in providing radiation shielding. The material is usually placed into a lead-lined frame built into a wall or door. Lead glass is used extensively in x-ray rooms, operating theaters, radiation therapy rooms, dental clinics, veterinary clinics, laboratories and for materials testing.
MarShield''s LX-57B x-ray shielding lead glass provides excellent radiation shielding, superb visual clarity, high light transmission and does not discolour due to radiation. The hard, polished surfaces have excellent scratch resistance. LX-57B is available in thicknesses of 7mm, 9mm, 14mm, and 17mm.
MarShield''s Pro-GR radiation shielding glass is made of glass materials having a lead oxide content rate of roughly 70% that is equivalent to ultra-high lead content block glass for nuclear power facilities. Pro-GR has a radiation shielding capability higher than that of conventional LX-57B lead glass. It is commonly used to shield gamma rays (0.511 MeV) in PET facilities.
LX Premium has a multilayer structure, manufactured by inserting LX-57B high-lead glass between panels of protective sheet glass. This results in a glass surface that will not stain or discolour, even in contact with chemicals or if it is wiped with a wet cloth.
Lead Lined Furniture & Cabinets
MarShield manufactures a wide range of Custom Designed Laboratory Lead-Lined Furniture. Each cabinet can be designed to your exact requirements. All standard cabinets are available with your choice in lead shielding '- 1/4'", 1/2'" and 1'" (custom thickness available up to 4'"). New - Upon receipt of a Cabinet order, we will provide you with a fully functional Autodesk/AutoCAD 3-D cabinet drawing.
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Our Decay Cabinets are designed for storage of radioactive materials or decay radioactive waste materials. Heavy-duty adjustable shelves incorporated into the cabinet allow the waste to be placed directly onto them for short or long term until it can be safely disposed of. Internal dimensions of the cupboard are based on the amount of shielding required. The standard external cabinet size is 24″ deep x 30.5″ wide x 36.5″ high.
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This cabinet features stackable drawers for storage of radioisotopes on one side with a large cupboard on the opposite side housing two adjustable shelves for decaying materials. Drawers can have an optional divider placed into them separating the contents. The standard external cabinet size is 24″ deep x 36.5″ wide x 36.5″ high.
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Our Waste and Storage Cabinets has stackable drawers for storage of radioisotopes on one side with a large cupboard on the opposite side for the storage of '"non-sharps'" radioactive waste. The top of the cupboard can have an optional sharps container cut out with a lid for spent syringes or storage. Drawers can have an optional divider placed into them separating the contents. The standard external cabinet size is 24″ deep x 36.5″ wide x 36.5″ high.
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This cabinet includes full height, overlapping double locking doors that open to an adjustable height shelf. The cabinet can be used for decay and storage. The standard external cabinet size is 24″ deep x 36.5″ wide x 36.5″ high.
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These cabinets are ideal for small PET hot labs. This cabinet is intended for the placement of your L-Block and built in dose calibrator shield on the top work surface. A cut out for your sharps container is included with a shielded lid. A dose calibrator can be placed on a raised stand that can be bolted to the work surface. The top work surface is 304 stainless steel, #4 finish with a partial 4 '" high backsplash. The lower portion of the cabinet has two locking cupboard doors that house four independent sliding shelves. The standard external cabinet size is 24.75″ deep x 36.5″ wide x 36.5″ high.
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Modular Shielding Walls
These modular barriers and window panes provide the correct degree of radiation protection needed, while offering a distortion free panoramic viewing of the patient and equipment. These window panes are available in lead equivalencies from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm mounted in a durable, sturdy and lightweight lead-lined bottom panel with 1.5 mm lead equivalency. These booths can be fabricated into large continuous window panes-up to 6 x 8 feet or larger on special requests. Our booths are extremely easy to install in a very short and safe time frame.
Lead Bricks
MarShield offers Straight type lead bricks are used for radiation shielding when interlocking bricks will not suit your application. They can be cut on site in any direction without the fear of losing the interlocking capability. A Double row stacked behind the first in a staggered pattern can combat the loss of radiation commonly known to happen through the first row gaps.
MarShield offers interlocking Chevron style type lead bricks. These lead bricks can be easily erected, modified, disassemble and relocated in the field to create protective walls systems and cells to suit your application. The interlocking provides radiation leakage protection and a more stable and sturdier wall system aiding in the prevention of the wall toppling over. Lead-Lined Doors and Frames.
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Rolling Booth/Vaults
MarShield rolling radiation shielding vaults offer full radiation protection and can be built to exact lead equivalency. The versatility and mobility of the MarShield rolling booths and vaults provide a safe workspace for the operator in any application, including military, industrial non-destructive testing, medical and aviation.
Modular X-Ray Rooms
MarShield's custom x-ray rooms are built to suit your individual application, based on architectural specs or a custom concept we help you create. With our manufactured lead panels, doors and windows we are able to design and construct the entire package. Constructed from durable solid lead-lined panels with a solid steel frame our x-ray rooms offer a quick, clean solution for fluoroscopy rooms, CT Rooms, etc.
Adjustable Height Shields
The Adjustable Height Barrier allows the user to position the clear lead at any height level between 451/4" and 74". By use of an internal counter-balancing mechanism, the clear lead can be moved up or down with minimal effort. The overall width of the base is 31 inches and provides 1.0mm lead equivalent protection. The upper 28-inch wide clear lead provides 0.5mm equivalency protection.
Mobile Lead X-Ray Barriers
The Clear-Pb Mobile X-Ray Barrier provides a full-body shield for one or two doctors or radiology technologists, and can be easily repositioned or moved from room-to-room!
The optically clear, lead-plastic viewing panel provides exceptional visibility and either 0.5 or 1.0mm lead equivalent protection. The opaque lower panel provides 0.8mm lead equivalent protection. The shatter-resistance and durability of the Clear-Pb ensures long life under heavy use. Locking casters allow the barrier to be moved or repositioned easily, and then locked in place to avoid creeping.
Portable / Stationary Radiation Shielding Barriers
MarShield manufactures standard and custom-designed radiation shielding barrier as portable or stationary units to your exact specifications. All models can be made with one full length solid opaque panel or a full length safety lead glass view panel.
Excellent for patient protection during diagnostic procedures such as erect chest and cervical spine. Includes a durable nylon covered 0.5mm (1.0 mm optional) lead equivalency shield. Adjustable height: 36″ '- 60″. Rolls on a sturdy star-leg aluminum base for extra stability and easy movement. Shield is available in three sizes and covered in a Royal Blue Nylon.
The adjustable height shield is made of lead vinyl with .5mm lead protection and attractively covered on both sides. Complete with beige anti-microbial weblon covering and chrome frame mounted on 4 swivel casters. Size: 24" (60cm) wide and adjustable with a minimum height of 33" (84cm) to a maximum height of 48" (122cm) and a maximum height of 48"(122cm).
Lead Lined Wall Panels
Our MarShield EZ Quick Shielding Panels are a simple alternative to fixed permanent wall shielding. This is an easy, clean and efficient method of non-altering rental spaces or converting existing rooms to a certified radiation protected x-ray room.
EZ Quick Shielding Panels Information Sheet
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Other Radiation Shielding Products
Shot is commonly used for shielding in where cracks and voids exist. They are convenient for sealing unexpected radiation leaks around pipes, cracks, crevices and other unforeseen situations.
MarShield manufactures a wide range of Custom Designed Lead-Lined Storage Containers. Each container is designed to your exact requirements. All Lead is fully encapsulated with no exposure. Our Storage Containers are available with your choice in lead shielding from 1/32″ to 2″ thick or more.
Medical Shielding
The Shielded Decay Drum provides the necessary shielding from high-energy radiopharmaceuticals. It has a handled lid with a 6.5" x 8" (16.5 x 20.3 cm) drop port. The drum includes three 30-gallon plastic liners. With two Shielded Decay Drums on hand, a rotation system can be instituted for an even more practical storage and decay process. The optional dolly simplifies transport of the decay drum.
Our rolling radiation booths offer full radiation protection and can be built to the exact size and lead equivalency you require. The versatility and mobility of the MarShield rolling booths and vaults provide a safe workspace for the operator in any application, including military, industrial non-destructive testing, medical and aviation.
MRI/RF Shielding
This non-ferrous enclosure is ideal for shielding applications with restricted site access. The lightweight copper makes for easy navigation through job sites with limited space. Copper sheets attached to a plywood substrate and the copper is soldered together at all seams. The plywood, framing, and support is completed by others. The copper material is easily adaptable to various room configurations and is accepted for a wide array of applications. This shielding system will perform beyond the attenuation levels required for all major OEM's.
The modular structure is traditionally used for high-performance shielding. Panels are galvanized sheet steel bonded to a wood core that is attached via framing joints. The RF panel system will be supported via threaded rod and dielectric isolators attached to the deck above. The shield will perform beyond the attenuation levels required for all major OEM's
Door Safety
The automatic door closer makes sure the door closes at all times. It works in tandem with the high-security latch to eliminate accidental walk-ins.
Access Control
The GT Auto-Latch doors electrical components allow for access control to only approved persons. It is compatible with all card-reader and keypad options.
High-Security
LocksetMul-T-Lock's mechanical platform integrates advanced technology for premium security together with advanced & heightened key control.
Our fully automatic Sliding RF Door features a completely pneumatic operating system and stainless steel design ideal for multiple bay operating suites. This door is offered in single or double leaf designs and offers similar safety and security features as our Auto-Latch RF Door.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
MRI equipment utilizes a strong magnetic field to generate images. To obtain the optimal performance the equipment needs minimal RF noise in the surrounding environment. The RF noise is frequencies of radio and magnetic waves which are measured in Decibel (dB) units. The critical frequency range for most MRI equipment is from 50 MHz to 150 MHz. To determine the Shielding Effectiveness (SE) a series of test are performed at different locations throughout the enclosure. These tests utilize specialized equipment to transmit and receive RF noise at a specified frequency in accordance to set of standards specified by the equipment vendor. To simplify the explanation of this process we will omit the technical details and focus on the general ideas behind the testing procedure. The test starts by placing a Transmit Antenna (TX) outside the enclosure that transmits a specified amount of RF noise (dB) at a specific frequency. Then the technician takes the Receive Antenna (RX) inside the enclosure and closes the door. The Shielding Effectiveness (SE) is then determined by the difference in dB once the door is closed. This difference in value is typically referred to as the shielding attenuation.
Cryogen vent systems are an essential part to a MRI's functionality. MRI machines use liquid helium to cool down the superconductive magnet's coil. As cryogens are released to keep the magnet cool, they evaporate into odorless, colorless, and tasteless gases and must be vented safely out of the building with the use of a cryogen vent pipe.
We specialize in the supply and installation of these pipe systems. We are familiar with the different specifications of each magnet and can assist in the design calculations before the system is installed.
Lead Plate / Discs
Mars Metal's specialized services include in house Precision 3D and CNC Machining of lead lead plates and parts utilizing state of the art equipment and the latest CAD-CAM software. We produce custom lead precision machined parts for the Medical, Communications and Aerospace industries - including guidance systems, RDT security, satellite systems and all aspects of Government defense. We Provide tight tolerance custom machining to your specifications, a quality management system that is certified to both ISO 9001:2008 and CSA N299.3-16 plus an in house Design Assist Team to support any of your machining requirements and prototype development. We have a large stock of over 300 tons of sheet lead, plate and ingots for immediate processing and custom cast shapes ready to machine.
Custom Lead Castings
Mars Metal Company, Specialty Casting Division, has a wealth of experience in turning your custom casting requirements into reality. We have the capability of producing high precision castings to nuclear quality specifications to achieve the maximum density possible from a lead casting. We can produce custom, one-off's and production runs in any quantity you desire from less than one pound to continuous pours in excess of 150,000 LBS. For complicated projects we are able to supply pattern making capabilities and mold making so you can get the exact shape and weight that you require. We can supply machined all over parts in one-off's and production runs and, if requested, we can provide finished parts painted to your specifications.
Blanket Racking Systems
Our serpentine system is designed to provide virtually any shielding wall configuration, including low dose waiting areas, portable frisking caves, shadow shield walls, and shields for rad materials transfers.
This sturdy and adjustable system was designed to replace scaffolding, currently used to hang Lead or Tungsten Blankets. By placing the installation process in the hands of the RP department, setup time and potentially critical path time is saved.
We also offer a variety of H-Frame and custom racks to meet any needs a plant may have.
Cargo Nets
Substitute scaffolding with lattice webbing and integral swivel hooks. These systems are custom manufactured to work with pipes, tanks, or other applications.
Hooks & Straps
We carry S-Hooks in a variety of standard sizes in both carbon steel and stainless steel. For added security, spring clips can be added to ensure the blanket cannot fall off the S-Hook. Cinch and ratchet straps also in stock to tie together and hold shielding in place.
Non-Lead Radiation Shielding
Introduce the safety of lead-free and lightweight radiation shielding technology into your workplace.
X-Ray & Cyclotron Room Construction:
With an installation-friendly build, our non-toxic alternative to sheet lead that can be accompanied by an adhesive backing for easy installation to drywall, plywood or existing walls.
It can be cut and wrapped around studs for efficient on-site installation.
We can customize to meet your preferences. Whether you require straight or interlocking bricks or blocks, blankets, panels, or one of MarShield's core products, we can build to meet your needs.
Clear Lead Acrylic
MarShield's Leaded Acrylic / Plastic is the shatter-resistant, versatile answer to all of your x-ray shielding needs!
Our Lead acrylic is not lead glass. It's a unique, versatile, transparent plastic that contains 30% lead by weight. It combines superb light transmission with effective radiation protection. It is available in six different lead equivalencies and thicknesses. The lead equivalency and thickness are directly related; the higher the L.E. the thicker the piece of leaded Acrylic.
X-Ray E-Z Shielding Wall Panel
Our MarShield EZ Quick X-Ray Shielding Panels are a simple alternative to fixed permanent wall shielding. This is an easy, clean and efficient method of non-altering rental spaces or converting existing rooms to a certified radiation protected x-ray room.
Features and Benefits:
- Fully assembled ready to install
- Ease of assembly all pre-drilled
- Durable powder coated steel framing members
- Abs faced panels
- Durable/washable
- Installs in hours
- No mess installation
- Fully removeable
- Works with existing or new construction
- Divide a room while shielding an existing room
- 1/32", 1/16" or 1/8" lead equivalent available
- Standard ivory, beige or grey with optional colors available
- 4' x 8', 4' x 9' or 4' x 10' panels available
- Custom widths, heights, and thicknesses to suit your needs
We manufacture pre-fab lead lined wall panels as an alternative to using construction materials inside your walls for radiation shielding. This quick and easy radiation shielding solution saves you from doing any demolition! You can attach these lead lined wall panels to your existing walls. These panels can easily be rearranged or taken away at any time without expensive labour or repairs.
X-Ray Modular Control Booths & Panels
MarShield manufactures standard and custom-designed radiation shielding modular barriers/walls. These full body shielding units are designed to shield medical personnel from harmful secondary radiation in examination rooms, operating rooms, intensive or cardiac care units, and nuclear medicine suites, as well as industrial applications, including welding, nuclear and non-destructive testing.
Features and Benefits:
- Panels extend from floor to 84" or more, high, ensuring effective protection.
- Frame and Bottom Opaque Panel Color: Beige/tan (Powder coats finish/ABS). Optional colors available.
- View Panel is Safety Lead Glass (Laminated glass with interlayer. This Safety Lead Glass is shatter resistant glass that meets requirements of ANSI Z97.1-1984 & 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II)*
- Lead equivalencies ranging from 0.5mm to 3mm.
- Can be fabricated into large continuous window panes, up to 6' x 8' or larger.
*Acrylic view windows are available upon request.
Lead Booths
MarShield rolling radiation shielding booths offer full radiation protection and can be built to exact lead equivalency. The versatility and mobility of the MarShield rolling booths provide a safe workspace for the operator in any application, including military, industrial non-destructive testing, medical and aviation.
KEY FEATURES:
- Made with ASTM B-29 pure lead, 99.9%.
- Lead is fully encapsulated.
- Versatility accommodates a wide range of applications.
- Designed with a wrap-around push handle for easy maneuvering.
- Built to last. Frame has a solid steel design and comes with a lifetime warranty.
- Durable wheels offer mobile radiation protection by allowing the operator to roll the enclosure to the desired location.
- Designed with step-down floor locks to quickly and easily lock into position
BENEFITS:
- Reduce exposure to harmful radiation
- Provide a healthy and safe work environment
- Easy to move and relocate
- Customized to suit your individual application, based on architectural specs or a custom concept we help you create.
- Professional engineering and custom on-site design services available. We can work with you to design a custom solution in a virtual CAD environment.
Additional Options:
- Window panes available in lead plastic or lead-laminated safety glass in lead equivalencies ranging from 0.5 mm to 2.2 mm.
- Available with optional Vulcanized slip-resistant rubber floor matt.
- Custom sizes, thicknesses, configurations and lead equivalencies are available.
- We will work with you to design a complete custom solution to suit your application.(/tab)
Colors:
Black, grey, beige, and white. Custom colors may be available.
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High-density concrete blocks are integral to the construction of radiation therapy rooms, providing essential shielding for healthcare workers, patients, and the medical environment. For construction professionals working on projects in hospitals and cancer treatment centers, these blocks are critical in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protecting against radiation exposure. With MarShield's high-density concrete blocks, you can achieve superior radiation shielding while optimizing the construction process, cutting down on time and labor costs.
MarShield provides specialized logistics services for radiation shielding products, ensuring safe and timely delivery across North America and worldwide. With over 40 years of expertise, we offer custom crating for lead glass and acrylic products and flexible shipping options, including LTL and intermodal transport. Our advanced tracking systems keep you updated on your shipment's progress, offering reliability and peace of mind. Visit our FAQs for more details on our logistics solutions!
Mars Metal delivers high-quality lead products and shielding solutions across North America and globally. With extensive logistics expertise, we offer a range of shipping options, including LTL and intermodal, ensuring your products arrive securely. Our custom-built crates protect delicate items like lead glass and acrylic, and we provide real-time tracking for peace of mind. Whether you're shipping domestically or internationally, Mars Metal has you covered. Learn more in our FAQs!
A client approached MarShield with a unique challenge: they needed a mobile shielded container that could be easily transported to various locations and maneuvered freely on site. The cylindrical container needed to meet lightweight criteria for air transportation requirements while maintaining the necessary shielding properties.
Sheet lead is a common, quick and cost-effective method to efficiently shield radiation in dental offices, vet clinics, health clinics, hospitals and other areas. roof flashing, and sheet lead can also be laminated for lead lined drywall or lead lined plywood, depending on your needs.
At MarShield, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of custom radiation shielding solutions for the nuclear energy industry. Our commitment to radiation safety, precision, and innovation drives us to offer a wide range of radiation shielding products and materials specifically designed for nuclear radiation protection. We understand the unique challenges faced by the nuclear sector and are dedicated to delivering standard and custom solutions that meet these needs effectively.
In the rapidly evolving world of nuclear medicine, ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals is paramount. Those who work with radiopharmaceuticals require the highest quality shielding protection to minimize exposure to harmful radiation. Effective radiation shielding materials are essential to ensure radiation safety in nuclear medicine environments. MarShield's nuclear medicine radiation shielding solutions are designed to protect healthcare workers and technicians from high-energy radionuclides during the receiving and preparation of unit doses for patients.
In any facility, the ability to test all lifting devices efficiently and accurately is crucial. Stackable steel test weights offer a versatile solution by allowing various weight combinations to be used for different testing requirements.
MarShield was tasked by a leading Canadian nuclear research institute to design and manufacture a custom shielded box that met very specific requirements for radiation shielding. This project was critical due to the sensitive nature of the client's work, demanding high precision and adherence to stringent specifications.
MarShield specializes in delivering precision CNC cutting and waterjet cutting for borated polyethylene, a material essential for neutron shielding applications. Due to its high cost and specialized nature, customers often refrain from attempting to cut it on their own. MarShield addresses this challenge by offering value-added cutting services tailored to meet specific customer requirements.
Radiation Protection is an important field across a wide range of industries, from healthcare and medical imaging to nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, and non-destructive testing. ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is a principle that strives to minimize the exposure of ionizing radiation to people and the environment while considering economics, technology and social factors. Considering all the factors, and the number of materials to choose from, consulting with a shielding materials expert is essential to finding the most effective solutions to your shielding needs.
In the realm of dental health, patient safety and regulatory compliance are paramount, particularly when it comes to the use of X-ray technology. X-ray imaging is a cornerstone of modern dental diagnostics, providing invaluable insights into oral health and aiding in the detection and treatment of dental issues. However, the use of radiation, despite its benefits, necessitates stringent safety measures to protect both patients and healthcare professionals. MarShield, a leader in radiation shielding solutions, stands at the forefront of offering innovative and custom shielding products designed specifically for the dental industry.
At MarShield, our expertise spans across various industries, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. From medical facilities to nuclear energy plants, non-destructive testing (NDT) environments, and medical imaging facilities, we've got you covered!
In medical and industrial environments, ensuring safety from harmful radiation is paramount. The integration of X-ray shielding lead-lined wall panels with modular control booths presents a comprehensive approach to safeguarding both patients and professionals in a variety of applications and industries. MarShield's innovative solutions stand at the forefront of medical shielding, offering enhanced radiation protection through custom-designed barriers and walls.
At MarShield, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of custom radiation shielding solutions for the nuclear energy industry. Our commitment to safety, precision, and innovation drives us to offer a wide range of products and materials specifically designed for nuclear radiation protection. We understand the unique challenges faced by the nuclear sector and are dedicated to delivering standard and custom solutions that meet these needs effectively.
In the rapidly evolving world of nuclear medicine, ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals is paramount. Those who work with radiopharmaceuticals require the highest quality shielding protection to minimize exposure to harmful radiation. MarShield's nuclear medicine shielding solutions are designed to protect healthcare workers and technicians from high-energy radionuclides during the receiving and preparation of unit doses for patients. MarShield is a trusted, full-service provider of nuclear medicine lab shielding materials, including L-Blocks, lead bricks, and caves, lead-lined cabinets and waste containers. We also provide custom shielding manufacturing to meet your unique needs. Learn more about these solutions below and contact us for more information.
In industries like aerospace, automotive, architecture, power, and oil and gas, the use of industrial X-ray systems is crucial. However, the X-rays emitted by these systems can be harmful to both sensitive components and the equipment operator. MarShield's custom modular Industrial X-ray or NDT radiation shielding rooms are an essential solution for protecting sensitive components and equipment operators from X-rays emitted by industrial systems.
As a leading provider of radiation shielding solutions, we're committed to delivering products that meet the highest standards of safety and quality. One of the radiation shielding products we provide is lead-lined drywall. Keep reading to explore what it is, why it's used, and the unique features that make it an essential component in radiation protection.
MarShield manufactures a wide range of Standard or Custom Designed Lead Lined Cabinets for use in a variety of purposes, including nuclear medicine and nuclear storage.
Mars Metal Company's Specialty Casting Division has the capability to produce high precision castings to nuclear quality specifications, ensuring the maximum density possible from a lead casting. Whether you need a one-off casting or a production run, we can accommodate any quantity, from less than one pound to continuous pours of over 150,000 pounds.
Ontario Power Generation has recently announced the launch of a new mini reactor in Darlington, Ontario. This innovative new reactor is Canada's first small modular reactor that will be funded in part by The Canada Infrastructure Bank. This project will be essential for reaching Canada's greenhouse gas reduction goal and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Shielding for Radiation comes in many available products and design characteristics, some being more effective than others. Radiation Shielding and Protection is a very serious subject. What follows is just a basic overview of what's available along with the variation of protection.
Attenuation or shielding of gamma radiation is an important component of radiation safety programs aiming to reduce personnel exposure to ionizing radiation. Attenuation data for commonly used shielding materials is available in many resources, such as the National Institute of Standards (NIST) XCOM database of attenuation. Ultimately, selecting the most appropriate shielding material for a given source of ionizing radiation will require knowledge of the source of radiation, application of attenuation data from available resources, and an understanding of the basic principles gamma ray interactions with matter. Also, other factors, such as cost and chemical compatibility must be considered. MarShield understands each shielding situation is unique and should be custom tailored to the specific project and applicatio
MarShield offers a premium line of customizable, lead lined, metal and wood veneer doors and hollow metal frames. These lead lined doors and frames are a crucial nuclear medicine solution for protecting employees and patients from dangerous radiation emissions from therapy rooms, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), and x-ray rooms.
Our lead lined doors are designed and constructed with the highest quality craftsmanship and materials available. These shielding sliding doors and frames are built for the healthcare industry with commercial-grade hardware and an engineered designed framing system. They are manufactured to meet the lead requirements and weight capacity for the sliding track and hardware in new and retrofit applications. These doors are designed to be heavy-duty and withstand daily use without chipping and cracking. They can also be manufactured to have an aesthetically pleasing, architectural designed appearance that fits into your facil
According to Grand View Research, the global nuclear medicine market size was an estimated 8.1 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to increase 13% from 2022-2030. Nuclear medicine is expanding quickly due to advancements in products and government initiatives that improve nuclear medicine access. There is also an increase in cancer patients that will contribute to market growth.
Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive drugs that are made, studied, and administered in a variety of settings, including hospitals, universities, and research centres. Shielding is increasingly in demand as nuclear medicine becomes more and more common. The nuclear medicine sector has access to a wide range of shielding products
Marshield is one of the best choices for your custom radiation shielding solutions. We provide radiation shielding design and consultation services to assist you in developing a custom solution that fits your needs. We also have a Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub with information for specifiers, architects, and engineers on products, specs, CAD drawings, and many other resources.
MarShield is North America's premier lead caster, manufacturer, and global supplier of gamma and neutron radiation shielding products and materials to a variety of industries. We offer design, consultation, and turn-key solutions for radiation shielding challenges.
MarShield manufactures the highest quality Standard or Custom Designed Lead Lined Cabinets suitable for Nuclear Medicine or Radiochemistry laboratories. We work with industry professionals and end-users to ensure all our designs are functional, effective, and up to radiation code requirements.
Sheet lead is a common, quick and cost-effective method to efficiently shield radiation in dental offices, vet clinics, health clinics, hospitals and other areas. It can also be used for roof flashing and can be laminated to drywall or plywood depending on your needs. Many customers have questions about sheet lead orders and clarifications about what we offer.
MarShield was approached by a global leader in consumer, healthcare, and business products, requiring a radiation shielding storage unit for their offices in Canada. The client needed to pre-stage and test some of the “demo" mobile x-ray equipment at their warehouse. This equipment required a radiation storage solution that would house an x-ray tube of a mobile unit at the top section and a digital detector at the bottom.
Radiation Protection is an important field across a wide range of industries from healthcare and medical imaging to nuclear energy, nuclear medicine and non-destructive testing. ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is a principle that strives to minimize the exposure of ionizing radiation to people and the environment while considering economics, technology and social factors. Considering all the factors, and the number of materials to choose from, consulting with a shielding materials expert is essential to finding the most effective solutions to your shielding needs.
Lead remains the most commonly used material for radiation shielding but its toxicity is one of its major drawbacks. There has been significant advancement in the development of non-lead shielding material for the radiation shielding industry. Innovations have focused on producing thinner, more flexible, and effective non-lead shielding. Specifically, polymers are being utilized for their material properties and infused with tungsten and other metals to produce a new generation of shielding products.
Several applications require shielding from radiation where lead is not a feasible material. Tungsten heavy alloy provides an alternative to lead that is strong and highly customizable into precision components.
With an approximately 1.7 times greater density than lead, tungsten guarantees radiation exposure is kept to a minimum.
Lead glass is widely used in the medical, industrial, and nuclear industries and is essential in protecting employees from harmful radiation. Lead glass is usually placed into a lead-lined frame built into a wall or door.
Some of the applications for lead glass include, observation viewing windows, mobile shielding protection, protection panels for check-up systems, and more.
MarShield, an industry leader in radiation protection, carriers a variety of sizes and thicknesses of lead glass that provides exceptional radiation shielding.
An energy company based in Wisconsin, USA, was looking to reduce workers' exposure to canisters filled with nuclear fuel. To remove the canisters, the company had to construct a scaffold framework that was not conducive for schedule optimization and exposure reduction.
The company delivers clean energy across North America. They develop, construct, and operate power plants, including nuclear that produce electricity.
This energy company contacted MarShield to provide a solution to protect their workers from the radiation emitting from the canisters without building a permanent structure. We provided the customer with mobile shielded barriers that allowed for quick dispatch and removal of the canisters with nuclear fuel, reducing the rate of exposure for workers.
Each September, MarShield joins the American Medical Association and Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging in celebrating Women in Medicine Month. Women play a crucial role in medicine. This month serves to highlight female physicians' accomplishments and advocacy work, and shed light on health issues impacting female patients. During the month, the AMA's Women Physicians Section honours physicians who offer their wisdom, time, and support to advance women with careers in medicine.
MarShield is proud to announce the launch of its Specifiers and Architects Resource Hub. The hub providers specifiers, architects, and engineers have easy access to MarShield product information, specs, CAD drawings, and many other resources. MarShield Radiation Protection Specs (Section 13090/13 49 00) are also available in CSI 3-Part format on ARCAT.com.
MarShield was approached by a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiation Safety Officer & Stress Lab Manager from Western Canada's premier cardiology clinics to design and manufacture a custom cabinet with a vertical storage location for flood sources and phantoms. The customer required the cabinet to be built according to custom dimensions to fit the room's unique layout, including vertical storage for flood sources. This was required because of the flood sources being filled with radioactive solutions.
The Conservation Science Lab at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) approached MarShield to design and manufacture a Lead Lined Mobile Shielding Barrier with a Lead Acrylic see-through upper panel. The barrier needed to be mobile and very durable for usage in several investigative areas.
The Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, approached MarShield, faced with the challenge of protecting staff from radiation emitted from a Spect camera – a nuclear medicine device that generates low amounts of radiation. The solution required MarShield to design and manufacture a modular radiation shielding barrier in the nuclear medicine room between the operators and the Spect camera.
MarShield is a North American leader in the design and manufacture of standard and custom-designed radiation shielding modular barriers & walls.
Leaded acrylic is a shatter-resistant, versatile solution to your radiation shielding needs. The transparent plastic contains 30% lead by weight, combining superb light transmission with effective radiation protection.
When considering options for radiation shielding, the most important thing is to use materials with a high density. Lead and tungsten are the most common materials to shield gamma radiation, however, they both have different advantages.
Our lives are impacted by industrial x-ray and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) as they play a crucial role in ensuring safety and reliability of everything from aircraft parts, to bridges and power stations.
However, this also puts equipment operators and sensitive components at risk of being exposed to harmful radiation. MarShield designs and manufactures custom modular radiation shielding rooms, protecting all stakeholders by maintaining a safe work-place environment.
As we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation, our top priority is the safety and health of our team members and customers. Within the Mars Group of Companies, we have enhanced rules and procedures with our employees practicing self-monitoring, social distancing, and strict sanitization guidelines.
Mars Metal Group has been deemed an essential service, providing manufactured products to the medical supply and nuclear power industries. For over 40 years, we have provided industry-leading shielding products and in these turbulent times are currently assisting medical clients, hospitals and clinics.
The pandemic has changed all our lives including our doctors, nurses, technicians, EMTs, and other medical staff who are bravely putting themselves in the path of the virus. We want to thank all the frontline workers and others stepping up in the fight against COVID-19 for the sacrifices they are making during this pandemic to save countless lives.
Kevin Milne
President
As restrictions begin to ease, there is an increasing need for solutions that create a safe work environment and help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. For businesses, protecting staff and customers is a top priority, and one that cannot be compromised.
In the medical field, many types of diagnostic imaging techniques are used to identify a medical condition in patients.
Diagnostic imaging
is a tool that doctors can utilize to “look inside" patients and there are many methods used to achieve this. Everything from ultrasounds to x-rays are used to produce 2D and 3D images that can be reviewed by medical professionals to make critical diagnoses. The imaging techniques that use radiation such as x-rays, radio frequencies, and gamma rays often require shielding to protect patients and healthcare workers as well as provide clear and accurate images.
MarShield was contacted by a radiopharmaceutical developer The Center for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) to develop and build a series of custom radiation barriers that would be used to shield individuals from the dose radiating from freezer units used to store radioactive pharmaceutical products. Radiopharmaceuticals are a special class of drugs. They include diagnostic agents or traces, as well as agents that treat diseases, called radiotherapeutics.
Leaded acrylic is an excellent option for your radiation shielding needs. The shatter-resistant and versatile unique transparent plastic contains 30% lead by weight, combining superb light transmission with effective radiation protection.
An X-ray is produced by energy released from an accelerating electron and resulting radiation can pass through some, but not all material. The x-ray radiation then interacts with a detector and forms an image of the inside of an object or person. Because of the ability to “look through" materials that the human eye cannot see through, x-rays are used in a variety of industries including dental, non-destructive testing (NDT) and most importantly, the medical industry. While x-rays are a valuable diagnostic non-invasive tool with minimal risk to the patient, repeated long term exposure to x-rays can be harmful. Construction of hospitals and dental offices take steps to include radiation shielding that will reduce long term exposure from x-rays.
MarShield Radiation Shielding, a supplier of radiation shielding and protection products and materials to the nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, healthcare and non-destructive testing industries, is pleased to announce their CWB accreditation to CSA N299.3-16 for the supply of items and services to nuclear power plants.
MarShield supplies radiation shielding and protection products to Nuclear Energy plants in Canada, The United States and throughout North America.
For 40 years, MarShield has been a leader in the field of lead and lead alternative nuclear shielding solutions. Our in-house designed and manufactured lead storage containers, high-energy shielded decay drums and lead lined cabinets provide superior nuclear storage solutions at maximum value.
As we continue to tackle COVID-19, now more than ever the medical industry requires modular x-ray shielding rooms. These full body shielding units are designed to protect medical personnel from harmful secondary radiation and can be used either at a hospital or an outdoor clinic.
MarShield is a leading North American manufacturer of custom modular x-ray shielding rooms that protect all stakeholders and ensure a safe work-place environment. Our units are ideal for temporary situations as they can be installed in less than a day and be moved around and set up in modular spaces.
Lead lined cabinets are utilized across a wide variety of industries including
hospitals, nuclear medicine and the nuclear power industry. Some of the applications of shielded cabinets are for storing radioisotopes, radioactive waste, and providing shielding while operating x-ray tubes and protecting sensitive electronic devices from external radiation damage.
MarShield's shielded cabinets are custom manufactured, in steel or stainless steel, and lined with 1/32" to 2" or thicker lead. For shielding thicknesses less than 5/8", lead sheets are layered, while over 5/8", the lead is poured into the cabinet walls. Both methods provide seamless radiation protection.
The Nuclear industry often requires large radiation shields made primarily from lead. One common method is to pour lead into a steel fabrication. The metal shell protects the lead in a durable casing that holds up better over time. This also ensures that any risk of lead exposure is minimized as the lead is sealed in an outer casing. MarShield is a North American leader in nuclear lead pours and through this blog, we aim to highlight:
Some of the steps we use in producing a high-quality pour
Key considerations when designing a fabrication to be filled with lead for radiation shielding
Mars Metal, a leading Canadian manufacturer of elevator test cart weights and commercial elevator counterweights, has been recognized as an official member of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA).CECA is a non-profit organization of elevator contractors and suppliers. It has been serving the interests of independent elevator contractors and vertical lift suppliers in Canada for over 40 years.
An area where material science is advancing the field of radiation shielding is in the development of non-lead shielding materials. Lead is used today because it's cost-effective, easy to work with, and most importantly has the ability to reduce gamma radiation.
One drawback of lead is that it is a toxic substance if ingested into the body. Given the toxicity, innovations are being made to produce thinner, more flexible and effective non-lead shielding solutions. Specifically, polymers are being utilized for their material properties. They are infused with tungsten and other metals to produce a new generation of shielding products.
With Nanotek technology, we offer a safer, more environmentally friendly, lead-free solution to traditionally lead-based radiation shielding products. The Benefits of Nanotek Technology Non-Toxic: Rest easy knowing that your shielding products are safe and non-toxic. Lightweight: Enjoy the ease that comes with lighter-than-lead materials. Fully Customizable: We work with you to deliver a superior product.
Industrial x-ray and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) play a crucial role in our everyday lives by ensuring safety and reliability of everything from aircraft parts, to bridges and power stations. However, this also puts equipment operators and sensitive components at risk of being exposed to harmful radiation.
MarShield designs and manufacturers custom modular radiation shielding rooms, protecting all stakeholders by maintaining a safe work-place environment.
Ensuring that people and products are well-protected from radiation in the work environment is crucial. This is especially the case in the medical research industry, wherein researchers and professionals are working with fragile products and solutions that can be exposed to radiation and other hazards.
To that end, our team at MarShield was commissioned by a biopharmaceutical company in Indiana to manufacture custom cabinetry in which our client could securely store sensitive products and equipment.
The client does medical research to find new cancer treatments that pair companion imaging agents with Small Molecule Drug Conjugates (SMDCs). Accuracy and preservation of materials with which their team works is critical to this challenging work.
Previous posts that I have written have mostly dealt with shielding gamma and neutron radiation,however there are other forms of radiation that should be shielded in certain situation. Radio Frequency (RF) waves are a form of electromagnetic waves produced by electronic devices and networks such as cell phones or radio towers. These waves can cause interference with other sensitive electronic devices. RF and electromagnetic waves can be shielded by enclosing an area with conductive material and electronically grounding the shield. This is also commonly known as a Faraday Cage. The effectiveness of the shield will depend on the material used, thickness of the material, and what frequency the waves that need to shield are.
MarShield is thrilled to join the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American Medical Association (AMA) in celebrating Women in Medicine Month throughout September. Women in Medicine Month serves to highlight the accomplishments and advocacy work of female physicians, as well as to shed light on health issues impacting female patients
Nuclear Medicine is a growing field with innovations in technology, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic purposes. Variety of workplaces including hospitals, universities and research facilities are all involved in producing, researching and administering radio pharmaceuticals. With the increase and widespread use of nuclear medicine, the demand for shielding increases as well. There are many shielding products geared towards the nuclear medicine industry. Below are some of the common shielding products that would be used in a lab or clinic setting.
Designing and building radiation shielding can pose a variety of challenges, such as limitations on space, price, weight, and installation. One of the most versatile forms of shielding material that is used to overcome these challenges is lead - it's less expensive, readily available, and easy to process into finished radiation shielding products. Lead is used in the construction, nuclear power, non-destructive testing, academic, and medical fields for radiation protection and shielding.
We invite you to join us for the 2019 SNMMI Annual Meeting & Conference in beautiful Anaheim, California from June 22-25. Please come by to see MarShield in Booth 454 at the Conference. Meet our Shielding Technicians Cory Aitken and Chris Newman a discuss any shielding challenges you might have.
Radiation Protection is an important field across a wide range of industries from healthcare and medical imaging to nuclear energy, nuclear medicine and non-destructive testing. ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is a principle that strives to minimize the exposure of ionizing radiation to people and the environment while considering economics, technology and social factors. Considering all the factors, and the number of materials to choose from, consulting with a shielding materials expert is essential to finding the most effective solutions to your shielding needs.
When it comes to radiation shielding in any industry, often a standard off the shelf product is not the best fit to maximize shielding effectiveness and efficiency in your operations. Clients require custom radiation shielding solutions that are designed to meet their specific needs.
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MarShield provides custom radiation shielding options and offers to be involved right from the initial design phase all the way through to the manufacturing and delivery of the finished product. The design process starts by consulting with the customer on what their shielding needs are. MarShield will then work with the customer's engineers, and health physicists' team to come up with an option that best meets the need and application of the customer.
Plasti-Shield® Boron Filled Polyethylene Neutron Shielding, supplied by MarShield, is a lightweight, cost-effective neutron shielding solution to attenuate and absorb neutron radiation. Our borated polyethylene contains 5% (2% available on special order) boron content by weight. Used in the medical, nuclear, and industrial marketplaces borated polyethylene is ideal for medical vaults and doors, particle accelerators, hot cells, nuclear storage, and transport containers, and nuclear detection systems.
We also custom design and manufacture to your specific requirements. Just ask!
MarShield was approached by Lawrence Livermore Laboratory to design and manufacture a custom cabinet so they could store their sources underneath. The cabinet also required a L-block shield and cave on top so they could prepare their unit doses of high-energy sources. The entire cabinet and L-block shield and cave on top have to be completely covered to avoid lead exposure. The client also required the entire cabinet to be rated for seismic activity.
Over 70 Tons of Sheet Lead in Stock and Ready to Ship!
From 1/32 inch to 1/4 inch and Various Roll Lengths from 8ft. to 10ft.
Sheet lead for Radiation Protection in laboratories, clinics, dental and medical application can be a challenge. Many contractors and architects face challenges due to space criteria and the weight of the shielding requirements. We provide sheet lead in 12 different sizes and thicknesses from 1/32nd to 1/4" for all shielding requirements. In addition, any size sheet lead up to 1/8" can be supplied pre-attached, adhesive bonded to Drywall (sheetrock), Fire Rated Plywood and other supporting materials to assist in the ease of installation.
MarShield was contacted by a biopharmaceutical company located in the United States that develops targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company conducts bio-assays with radioactive materials as part of its discovery program and the storage of waste materials resulting from such studies has always posed certain limitations.
The client was looking for three different custom fabricated booth/cabinets
that would fit their exact needs. They did not want to use someone's standard line of products that would only partially meet their needs.