Case Study

  • Solving Aerospace NDT Challenges with Mobile Barrier Systems

    The testing team at a Long Beach aerospace facility was facing a familiar problem. Their work demands a constant stream of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), but their fixtures are so large, it’s easier to bring shielding to the work than to commit to one fixed testing setup. The mobile shielding units needed 1/8” of coverage and […]

  • MarShield Delivers a Range of Shielding Systems for a High-Spec Nuclear Lab

    Canada’s premier Nuclear Science and Technology facility has once again reached out to MarShield for a number of customized shielding solutions. The lab required a tailored solution for a range of applications, each demanding different levels of mobility, storage capacity, shielding integrity, and accessibility. The customer was looking to procure shielded equipment designed specifically for […]

  • L-Block Case Study

    Meeting Radiation Shielding Needs in Nuclear Pharma with a Custom L-Block

    In the fast-evolving world of nuclear medicine shielding and research, the need for specialized equipment that meets critical safety requirements is constant. When one of the top radiopharmaceutical companies in the United States required a custom-built L-block and shielded cave, they turned to MarShield for a comprehensive, start-to-finish solution. This collaboration resulted in the development […]

  • SS Cabinets - Hot Labs

    Custom Shielded Cabinets for Hot Lab Shielding Needs

    In industries that deal with radioactive isotopes, sensitive equipment, and high-value products, reliable, customized shielding solutions are essential. MarShield, a leader in providing custom shielding products, recently faced a unique challenge when one of the top medical care and research facilities in the USA sought a solution for their hot lab. This challenge led to […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Case Study: Tungsten Vial Shield with Auxilary Shield System

    Challenge The MarShield team has designed and is currently in the process of building a tungsten vial shield transport system for a Pelican Protector Case. This vial shield must meet transport and safety requirements as well as offer ease of operation in opening and closing. The vial shield design can be used to ship 10Ci […]

  • Case Study: Radiation Shielding Storage Unit for X-Ray Equipment

    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 […]

  • Mobile Hi-Impact Shielding Barrier for Industrial Applications

    MarShield, an industry leader in product innovation, was contacted by a prominent energy company in Southeast USA to develop a barrier that would be extremely durable with high visual clarity and extreme impact qualities. The energy company provides electricity to 7.8 million customers in six states in the USA. Its commercial business owns and operates […]

  • Case Study: Lead Lined Cabinets for Engineering and Environmental Consulting Firm

    An Engineering and environmental consulting company based in New jersey has once again contacted us to assist in their shielding requirements. They needed another three customed designed cabinets this time for their nuclear gauges and associated instruments. Nuclear gauges are field instruments used in geological engineering to determine the density of compacted material and can […]

  • Case Study: MarShield’s Mobile Shielding Barriers Reduce Workers Exposure to Radiation By 50%

    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 […]

  • Case Study: Designing and Manufacturing Custom Lead Cabinet for Cardiology Clinic

    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 […]