Applications for Custom lead Bricks

Lead Bricks are typically used in reactor radiation shielding, Ship ballast and racing cars. Custom lead bricks are used in applications where the lead has to be molded or machined to match the specific application or environment.

Lead Bricks for Radioactive Shielding and Radiation Shielding

Lead is an important material because of its property to attenuate harmful radiation.

Custom lead Bricks are rectangular bricks with machined grooves that allow an inter-locking capability. These interlocking lead bricks can be built up into shielding walls either for temporary or permanent shielding and storage situations. For temporary situations they are easy to stack, un-stack and relocate,

Custom interlocking lead brick systems are ideal for adding additional shielding to existing treatment rooms. Lead brick can also be customized to new construction allowing a reduction in wall or ceiling thickness to achieve space savings.

Often lead bricks will be mounted to steel frames or other structures such as lead lined cabinets and radioactive storage containers for increased structural integrity.

Custom Lead Bricks for Ballast Applications

In ballast application such as sailing ship ballast and racing car weights, bricks will often be customized to fit the location available. Such as that found in a ship’s keel, bricks can be molded in to specific shapes as required

Molding of Custom Lead Bricks

Molds are created as defined by custom blueprints CAD/CAM files, depending on the application the poured lead bricks may consists either lead or alloy. The resulting custom lead bricks are then machined to provide the final finish.

Machining for Custom Lead Bricks

Lead machining requires accurate, repeatable precision. CNC machines are typically used to machine intricate lead designs from standard lead bricks. Custom fabrication may also require the use of saws, mills and lathes to create lead molds or precision lead parts and lead products.

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