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 […]
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 […]
By Paul Rochus – Shielding Technician 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 […]
MarShield Custom Lead Lined Cabinets MarShield manufactures a wide range of standard or custom designed lead lined (stainless steel or powder coated) cabinets are 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 […]
This little competitor was not sure whether he wanted to be a winner in Gamma or Neutron radiation shielding when he grew up. So he decided to weigh in at 5000 lbs and be a prize fighter in both categories ! He has a top lead lined cabinet (16″ high x 20″ wide x 20″ […]
With design and services from Premier Technology, Marshield recently delivered a very large lead pour where over 40,000 Lbs of molten lead was cast into 14 special Hot Cell radiation shielding components or weldments. Hot Cells are shielded radiation containment chambers that allow operators to safely handle and manipulate radioactive isotopes. They provide a safe […]
“… Lead Lined Storage Containers which are functional and fit radiation code requirements” MarShield manufactures a comprehensive line of custom designed leadlined storage containers designed to meet your exact requirements. We employ a fully qualified design team to help with every step of the process. Features & Benefits Manufactured from A36 or 44W carbon steel […]
“…we can supply any configuration to best address your requirements” Marshield lead blankets are made using lead wool with lead plate available as an option. The lead wool is flexible in handling with lead strands from .005” to .015” diameter. Features & Benefits Easy and cost effective radiation shielding solution Lead cake quilted to ANI […]
“… we specialize in flasks, storage containers, pipe sleeves and castings lead pours.” With over 3 decades of experience, Marshield has the manufacturing facilities, equipment and expertise to continuously pour lead in excess of 100,000 lbs. Our approved proprietary nuclear pouring and quality control procedures ensure the lowest opportunity for porosity and the highest density […]
MarShield manufactures a wide range of standard or custom designed lead lined furniture and cabinets suitable for nuclear medicine or radiochemistry laboratories. Our comprehensive line is tailored and designed to meet your specific requirements and we ensure that all of our designs are completely functional with their surroundings. APPLICATIONS Decay Cabinets Unit Dose Cabinets Preparation […]