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Friday, December 20, 2013

U.S Lab Develops Three New Neutron Shielding Products

Every day, protecting sensitive scientific equipment and computers from radiation is becoming a challenge for engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. So, they have developed three innovative products that could soon find their way to nuclear power plants, particle accelerators and other radiation-generating devices around the world.

A senior consultant from Mediray^TM1 discusses about Nuclear Medicine Shielding accessories that they supply, “Medi-Ray^TM has been the largest supplier of radio-pharmaceutical shipping containers since 1974. Medi-Ray^TM founders were the driving force in the development and refinement of shielded laboratory equipment and accessories for nuclear medicine. Our line of products includes numerous vial shields, syringe shields, and specialty items. Design staff personnel can develop an entire series of accessories to complement a radio-pharmaceutical product line.” (Ref: Mediray^TM, http://www.mediray.com/product_category/products/nuclear_medicine_accessories)

The three patented/patent-pending technologies form a system for shielding that is less expensive, lighter and less bulky than standard products and easily manufactured using existing techniques. They consist of recipes for a lightweight concrete that is four times better at slowing down neutrons than ordinary concrete, a boron-rich concrete that absorbs neutrons using less material, and a thin, boron-rich paneling for use in space-restricted areas. The ability of a system built using these technologies to block radiation, particularly neutrons, has applications in the storage of nuclear waste, in building compact nuclear reactors and in shielding radiation sources used in medical applications.

Mediray^TM: Mediray^TM is devoted to innovation in lead metal technology. Since 1974, Mediray^TM has been the largest supplier of radio-pharmaceutical shipping containers. Mediray^TM is mainly known for shielding radioactive products, X-ray, PET, CT or MRI equipment. For any further enquiry or to get free quotes, call at 877-898-3003 / 914-979-2740 or fax at 914-337-4620. You can send e-mails at sales@mediray.com. Office is located at 150 Marbledale Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707. Visit http://www.mediray.com/ for more information.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Lead lined storage and decay containers

Lead lined storage and waste containers come in many different shapes and sizes, and are composed of many different outer materials, the most common, being steel. These containers are used most commonly for the storage, and or disposal, of materials that have been contaminated with low-level energy gamma radiation. This includes protection from contaminated syringes, as well as many other nuclides used within the field of Nuclear Medicine.

Mediray TM¹, emphasizes the use of Lead lined storage and waste containers to minimize exposure to radiation, while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

The storage and decay containers from Mediray TM are:

1. Steel lined lead storage and decay container

Medi-RayTM fabricates stainless steel lined lead storage containers to custom shapes and sizes. Custom designed handles and hinges enable Medi-RayTM to provide and promote safety and durability. Epoxy and enamel coatings are available for solid lead configurations.

2. Lead lined storage and decay containers

To maintain the highest levels of hygiene while minimizing exposure, Medi-RayTM emphasizes the use of lead-lined stainless steel containers that provide a dent-resistant, stable and easily cleaned outer surface that does not chip or wear like traditional paint finishes.

The internal lead shielding is fitted with an inexpensive and disposable plastic inner liner that facilitates the rapid transfer of the radioactive contents into our longer term storage bins. It also dramatically reduces the amount of cleaning required to pass a wipe test.

3. Bins

These heavily shielded containers are used to collect radioactive waste materials from multiple storage containers. These portable units can be wheeled from station to station within the laboratory facility to collect the contents from individual storage containers, as well as container and laboratory cleaning materials, so that these radioactive materials can be safely stored for later shipment to a certified waste disposal company.

4. Lead glove boxes

Used to store larger quantities of radioactive pharmaceutical inventories, these Glove Boxes are designed with stainless steel ergonomic handles, precision hinges and finely counterbalanced doors. They permit one-handed fingertip operation, which helps the rapid selection and removal of radiopharmaceutical vials and minimizes the clinicians' exposure.

The lead lined container comes with many benefits to individuals, as well as their surrounding environments. For example, they reduce the risk of accident or unnecessary radiation exposure to workers or the general public, and they reduce costly storage and maintenance. In addition, these containers are equipped with disposable plastic liners to allow the rapid and efficient transfer of radioactive contents.

1.Medi-Ray: Medi-Ray is devoted to innovation in lead metal technology. Since 1974, Medi-Ray has been the largest supplier of radio-pharmaceutical shipping containers. Medi-Ray is manly known for shielding radioactive products, X-ray, PET, CT or MRI equipments. For any further enquiry or to get free quotes call at 877-898-3003 / 914-979-2740 / Fax: 914-337-4620 or you can also e-mail at sales@mediray.com. Office is located at 150 Marbledale Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707. Visit http://www.mediray.com/ for more information.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Lead Plates for radiation shielding & x-ray shielding

Lead Plates or sheet lead is used for permanent shielding installations i.e., used to shield walls doors and other areas of room. This form of lead shielding is extensively used in hospitals, laboratories and industrial facilities.

Lead plates used for protection from harmful radiations

Radiations like X-Ray, Gamma Ray and Nuclear radiation, cause cancer and other health hazards in human body. So, Shielding for radiation source is very important as the source will contaminate the environment. Lead plates are used to shield the areas like laboratories medical centers which are exposed to continuous radiations, so that people working in those areas stay safe.

Uses of Lead Plates:

Lead plates are used as sound barrier.
Lead plate is used in many radiation shielding applications including industrial, nuclear and medical.
Lead plate, because of its high density, is an effective construction material for shielding from gamma rays and x-rays.
Lead plates are versatile and can be used to shield even corner parts of a room.
These plates are also used vibration absorbers.
These are used in making corrosion resistant gaskets.
Water proofing, flashing etc.

MedirayTM¹ manufactures lead plates that can be used for room construction, laboratory shielding, and counterweight applications. Plates can be composed of 99.999% pure lead. Plates are molded from precision high-strength steel molds and can be machined to exact dimensions. Medi-Ray plates are square and level to meet all stringent applications.

All custom made lead products can be found in Medi-Ray. Medi-RayTM, Incorporated is totally unique in the market. From its inception over thirty-five years ago, Medi-RayTM has been the world's foremost manufacturer of shielding products for nuclear medicine.

1. Medi-Ray: Medi-Ray is devoted to innovation in lead metal technology. Since 1974, Medi-Ray has been the largest supplier of radio-pharmaceutical shipping containers. Medi-Ray is mainly known for shielding radioactive products, X-ray, PET, CT or MRI equipment. For any further enquiry or to get free quotes, call at 877-898-3003 / 914-979-2740 or fax at 914-337-4620. You can send e-mails at sales@mediray.com. Office is located at 150 Marbledale Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707. Visit http://www.mediray.com/ for more information.