2024

Yearly Archives

  • Secure Logistics for Radiation Shielding Products

    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, […]

  • Custom Shielded Cylindrical Containers for Mobile Shielding Needs

    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. MarShield conducted a thorough review of the client’s requirements and […]

  • Common Sheet Lead Questions

    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. Many customers have questions about sheet lead orders and clarifications about […]

  • Nuclear Radiation Shielding Solutions From MarShield

    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 […]

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    Nuclear Medicine Shielding: Creating a Safe Nuclear Medicine Lab for Protection from High-Energy Radionuclides

    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 […]

  • SCIF & MRI Room Shielding from MarShield

    MarShield specializes in providing a variety of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) enclosure shielding materials as well as radiofrequency (RF) and MRI shielding products. Alongside these offerings, we provide waveguide air vents and cryogen vent systems to ventilate the affected spaces properly. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) RF Shielding RF Shielding for MRI Rooms MRI […]

  • Custom Shielded Box for a Leading Canadian Nuclear Research Institute

    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. Precision Shielding Requirements for Nuclear Research The institute […]

  • Precision Cutting of Borated Polyethylene

    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. Borated […]

  • MarShield at SNMMI 2024

    Join MarShield at the 2024 SNMMI Annual Meeting in Toronto

    The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting is a cornerstone event that brings together industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. The 2024 SNMMI Annual Meeting will take place from June 8th to 11th in Toronto, Canada. MarShield is excited to attend this premier event, […]

  • Choosing the Right Radiation Shielding: Factors Considered by a Shielding Materials Expert

    Choosing the Right Radiation Shielding: Factors Considered by a Shielding Materials Expert

    The Importance of Radiation Protection Across Industries 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 […]