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Non-destructive testing: when safety & success must be absolutely assured

November 9, 2018

X-ray room design & construction

Radiation shielding is often required in industrial x-ray and non-destructive testing (NDT) applications. MarShield’s broad range of radiation shielding solutions can be used to protect sensitive components and the equipment operator from x-rays emitted by industrial x-ray systems – thus enabling effective and efficient radiation protection in a safe workplace environment.

MarShield designs and manufactures custom modular shielded rooms to meet your ALARA goals. These can be found in medical and industrial including non-destructive testing applications.

KEY FEATURES

  • Custom designed to meet your needs
  • Panels extend from floor 84” and 96” are standard
  • Your choice of lead shielding thickness, up to 0.125” lead
  • Solid Panels are lead lined and faced with beige ABS
  • Frames are sturdy, beige powder coated steel
  • Sliding doors complete with hardware available
  • Windows available in door or wall panels
  • Windows are Lead Safety Glass (Laminated glass with interlayer. This Safety Lead Glass is shatter resistant glass that meets requirements of ANSI Z97.1-1984 & CFR 1201 Cat. II)
  • Available shielded electrical feeds and ports
  • Custom panel heights available upon request

BENEFITS

  • Wall panels are prefabricated for ease of installation
  • Quick, clean, and easy installation. No demolition needed
  • Attractive neutral décor with clean lines
  • Durable composite construction, lead-lined panels and solid steel frame are built to last
  • Customized to suit your specific application, based on architectural specs or a custom concept we help you create
  • Professional engineering services available. We can work with you to design a custom solution in a virtual CAD environment
  • Adaptable. Designed to accommodate future modifications and expansions. Can be removed and/or relocated, if required

INDUSTRIAL X-RAY (NDT) ROOM BASICS

  • Custom designed to meet your needs
  • Panels extend from floor to 84”, 96” or higher, ensuring effective protection
  • Your choice of lead shielding thickness to 0.125” thick
  • Solid Panels are lead lined and faced with beige ABS
  • Frames are sturdy, beige powder coated steel
  • Sliding doors complete with hardware available
  • Windows available in door or wall panels
  • Windows are Lead Safety Glass (Laminated glass with interlayer. This Safety Lead Glass is shatter resistant glass that meets requirements of ANSI Z97.1-1984 & 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II)
  • Wall panels are prefabricated for ease of installation

ORDERING

When preparing to order a modular room, please have the following requirements available:

  • Width, length and height of room
  • Width and location of sliding door(s)
  • Lead shielding thickness required
  • Windows – location and size
  • Ports - electrical

We will work with you to develop a low cost solution to meet your needs.

Company: MarShield - a division of The MarsMetal Company

Product: Radiography/NDT

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