Lead Lined Doors And Frames
All lead lined doors vision lites x ray glass lead lined frames and lead backed drywall must provide a lead shielding equivalent of equal or greater value as specified by the project physicist of record or other qualified experts radiation shielding calculations report recommendations and requirements.
Lead lined doors and frames. Learn about republic s lead lined doors. Our lead lined door frames are shipped with steel stud anchors that can be attached to the lead lined door frame either by welding or with steel fasteners if the lead lining does not exceed 3 32 thick. Door frames are normally lead lined on the door side of the jamb if the lead in the wall is on the same side of the partition refer to our type 1 detail. Wood cores are laminated under hydraulic pressure on each side of the lead.
They are also used for radiation shielding in buildings where security is a concern such as aerospace airports and defense environments. We manufacture lead lined doors to your specifications with leaded x ray glass windows and options as listed. Lead lined doors and frames achieve effective radiation protection with our full line of high quality lead lined doors and frames. These openings accomplish the important task of reliably containing radiation in sensitive areas.
Republic s lead lined steel doors and frames provide maximum radiation protection in hospitals and healthcare clinics. But if the lead door and the lead in the walls are on opposite sides then the entire frame needs to be lead lined refer to our type 2 detail. Our lead lined steel and radiation shielded doors are available non rated or with up to 90 minute fire ratings. Lead lined doors and frames prevent the transmission of radiation.
We require the use of an angle iron for added support on lead lined door frames that require 1 8 thick lead or higher. Lead lined doors and frames achieve effective radiation protection with our full line of high quality lead lined doors and frames. Radiation protection products lead lined doors are constructed using a single layer of sheet lead in the center of the door. Our x ray doors have a smooth and seamless construction which is free from voids or ledges where bacteria can build up.
These openings accomplish the important task of reliably containing radiation in sensitive areas. They are commonly specified for x ray protection in clinics hospitals imaging centers veterinary offices and other healthcare environments.