MarShield News

  • Happy Holidays from The Mars Metal Group of Companies

    On behalf of the Mars Metal Group of Companies, we want to wish you happy holidays and a prosperous New Year. We want to extend our appreciation to everyone who supported us this year, and we look forward to what 2024 holds! Best wishes for this upcoming year, and we look forward to servicing you […]

  • MarShield Provides Highest-Quality Lead Glass for the Medical, Industrial, and Nuclear Industries

    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, […]

  • Custom Multi-Drawer Lead Lined Storage Cabinets for a Premier National Laboratory

    MarShield, a leader in radiation shielding solutions, was once again selected by the largest mid-west National Laboratory in the USA to supply a series of robust double-door lead lined cabinets. Our Technical Shielding Specialist, Cory Aitken, with over a decade of expertise in shielding and design, engaged closely with the client to tailor the project […]

  • Lead Bricks for Radiation Shielding: Everything You Need to Know

    Get Proper Lead Protection from Radiation with MarShield’s Lead Brick Shielding MarShield provides lead bricks for radiation shielding for construction where temporary, permanent shields or storage areas are required. Lead bricks are a versatile and suitable way to add lead shielding to existing structures or for new constructions as a method to reduce wall or […]

  • MarShield’s Process for Creating Custom NDT Shielding Rooms That Ensure Safety in Industrial X-Ray Operations

    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 […]

  • Understanding the Importance and Applications of Lead-Lined Drywall

    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 […]

  • Nuclear Radiation Shielding Products for Nuclear Energy

    In the field of nuclear technology, the proper handling, containment, and storage of radioactive materials are of utmost importance. MarShield, a leading provider of nuclear radiation shielding solutions, offers a comprehensive range of services, including nuclear lead pours and nuclear storage solutions in Canada and the U.S. With state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced team, MarShield […]

  • Protecting Your Workforce with MarShield Lead Radiation Shielding Blankets & Related Products

    MarShield lead radiation shielding blankets are used to provide protection against ionizing radiation by absorbing and blocking it before it can reach individuals or sensitive equipment. Lead radiation shielding blankets are constructed with lead wool or lead plate. Our experienced team can assist you with your lead radiation shielding blanket needs and manufacture a custom solution […]

  • Designing Radiation Shielding for NDT and Other Industries

    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 […]

  • MarShield’s Guide to Lead Lined Cabinets

    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. Our experienced team can assist you with every step in the process of quoting and ordering a custom or standard lead lined cabinet. We have extensive resources on the various options and […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Benefits of Our Mobile Rolling Barriers

    MarShield is a leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom radiation shielding mobile barriers in North America. Our high-quality mobile barriers are made with durable, shatter-resistant lead glass or lead acrylic viewing panels for an “open concept” environment and transparency while simultaneously reducing harmful radiation. Our mobile rolling barriers come in multiple variations with […]