Radiation Shielding
Industrial X-Ray uses high intensity radiation primarily for component inspection of critical manufactured parts. The inspection of welds for example is of prime importance in any aircraft component or in the inspection of nuclear power plant piping. Manufacturers of computer chips also require this type of X-Ray for the inspection of expensive micro processing circuitry. Industrial applications require thicker lead or thicker lead-equivalent glass in lead lined wall material or shielded doors. Doors may also require borated polyethylene to shield from neutron scattering. Global Partners in Shielding, Inc. also manufactures several unique products required for this marketplace. These include;
• Interlocking lead brick enclosures
• Interlocking high density concrete block enclosures
• Lead lined plywood enclosure
• Modular lead shielded enclosures
Interlocking lead bricks are used where the highest level of shielding is required and is usually called for in the nuclear power industry. Each brick is manufactured with four tongue and groove edges for interlocking. Dimensions and thickness vary according to the shielding requirements.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Virgin lead of 99.9% purity.
Custom manufactured to meet the requirements of the application.
Installed world-wide by Global Partners in Shielding, Inc.
Global Partners in Shielding, Inc. offers the most extensive package of products and services in the radiation shielding marketplace. Three major markets are serviced:
• MEDICAL LOW INTENSITY X-RAY
• MEDICAL HIGH INTENSITY X-RAY
• INDUSTRIAL HIGH INTENSITY X-RAY SERVICES
The complete line of services includes:
• Consulting
• In-house design engineering
• Installation and supervision
• Testing.
• Turnkey installation.
PRODUCTS
Global Partners in Shielding, Inc. offers the most extensive product offering in the radiation shielding marketplace with quick turnaround on all products. Each product is designed to take into account:
Strength, type and characteristics of the radiation source.
The properties of the shielding media used.
MEDICAL LOW INTENSITY X-RAY PROTECTION
The more commonly used products include:
LEAD LINED DOORS
Wood core design with a continuous sheet of lead centered between the cores. Lead thickness as specified by the architect or radiation physicist. Typical construction. Is minimum 1 3/4" thickness with flush type wood veneer.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Steel frames lined with the same thickness of lead as in the walls.
Available with leaded louvers and windows.
Jobsite installed hardware assures no leakage through hinges, door handles, or closers.
LEAD LINED WALLBOARD AND PLYWOOD
A single unpierced lead sheet is laminated to a fire rated wallboard or plywood. Lead thickness as specified by the architect or radiation physicist. The sheet lead joint is overlapped to provide a continuous shield. Lead plugs are provided to cover heads of screws used for attaching to studding (not required for < 1/16” lead).
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Can be installed by customers or qualified building tradesmen. Existing structures can be retrofitted.
Accepted by manufacturers of x-ray equipment and hospitals.
