Mars Metal Company/MarShield, Burlington, ON
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Mars Metal Offers Crane Hoist Testing Services
Nov 27, 2023.Lead crane / hoist test weights are used in the periodic re-certification of lifting equipment. The Mars Metal Company Specialty Casting Division will work with you to design test weights that exactly meet your requirements. Individual weights can be designed to achieve the desired total weight requirements by stacking or nesting weight combinations. This will allow you to test all lifting devices ... read more
MARSHIELD: Creating a Safe Nuclear Medicine Lab for Protection from High-Energy Radionuclides
Oct 2, 2023.In the rapidly evolving world of nuclear medicine; ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals is paramount. Those who work with radiopharmaceuticals require the highest quality shielding protection to minimize exposure to harmful radiation. MarShield’s nuclear medicine shielding solutions are designed to protect healthcare workers and technicians from high energy radionuclides during the ... read more
MarShield’s Process for Creating Custom NDT Shielding Rooms That Ensure Safety in Industrial X-Ray Operations
Sep 8, 2023.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 and equipment ... read more
MarShield and Understanding the Importance and Applications of Lead-Lined Drywall
Aug 11, 2023.MarShield is a leading provider of radiation shielding solutions, MarShiueld is 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 is used, and the unique features that make it an essential component in radiation protection. What is Lead Drywall? Lead ... read more
Nuclear Radiation Shielding Products For Nuclear Energy
Jun 14, 2023.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 United States. With state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced ... read more
Lead Lined Cabinets From MarShield
Apr 18, 2023.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 features offered, quotation ... read more
MarsMetal Custom Lead Castings & Quality Assurance
Jan 30, 2023.Mars Metal Company’s Specialty Casting Division has the capability to produce high precision castings to nuclear quality specifications, ensuring the maximum density possible from a lead casting. Whether you need a one-off casting or a production run; we can accommodate any quantity from less than one pound to continuous pours of over 150,000 pounds. Mars Metal Custom Lead Castings We ... read more
OPG Announces New Mini Reactor In Darlington, Ontario
Jan 18, 2023.Ontario Power Generation has recently announced the launch of a new mini reactor in Darlington, Ontario. This innovative new reactor is Canada’s first small modular reactor that will be funded in part by The Canada Infrastructure Bank. This project will be essential for reaching Canada’s greenhouse gas reduction goal and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The new mini reactor ... read more
Gamma Ray Attenuation Properties of Common Shielding Materials
Nov 9, 2022.MarsMetal Company is a North American manufacturer and global leader in lead casting, lead fabrication, and radiation shielding products for the construction, medical, & nuclear industries. Shielding for Radiation comes in many available products and design characteristics; some being more effective than others. Radiation Shielding and Protection is a very serious subject. What follows is just ... read more
MarShield Helps Protect Against Radiation with Custom Lead Lined Doors & Frames
Oct 28, 2022.MarShield offers a premium line of customizable, lead lined, metal and wood veneer doors and hollow metal frames. These lead lined doors and frames are a crucial nuclear medicine solution for protecting employees and patients from dangerous radiation emissions from therapy rooms, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), and x-ray rooms. Our lead lined doors are designed and constructed ... read more
Choose MarShield for Radiation Shielding Solutions in Nuclear Medicine
Oct 4, 2022.According to Grand View Research, the global nuclear medicine market size was an estimated 8.1 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to increase 13% from 2022-2030. Nuclear medicine is expanding quickly due to advancements in products and government initiatives that improve nuclear medicine access. There is also an increase in cancer patients that will contribute to market growth. Radiopharmaceuticals ... read more
The MarShield Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub
Sep 19, 2022.Marshield is one of the best choices for your custom radiation shielding solutions. Our company provides radiation shielding design and consultation services to assist you in developing a custom solution that fits your needs. We also have a Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub with information for specifiers, architects, and engineers on products, specs, CAD drawings, and many other resources! Whether ... read more
Lead Lined Cabinet Design and Considerations When Ordering From MarShield
Sep 1, 2022.MarShield is North America’s premier lead caster, manufacturer, and global supplier of gamma and neutron radiation shielding products and materials to a variety of industries. We offer design, consultation, and turn-key solutions for radiation shielding challenges. MarShield manufactures the highest quality Standard or Custom Designed Lead Lined Cabinets suitable for Nuclear Medicine or Radiochemistry ... read more
The Benefits of Our Mobile Rolling Barriers
Jul 14, 2022.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 ... read more
MarShield Answers Common Sheet Lead Questions
Jun 14, 2022.What is the difference between a lead roll and lead sheet? Lead sheets are rolled from 1/32” to 1/8” to save on freight costs by being able to put more lead on a smaller skid. The 1/8” material is quite heavy, so they are put onto 4” coils to make unrolling them easier. The lead in ¼” x 4 x 5 ft is shipped flat due to its weight and thickness. What ... read more
New Readable PDF Downloadable Line Card for MarShield
May 23, 2022.The complete list of MarShield products is now available in an easily readable and downloadable PDF format. DOWNLOAD: MarShield Line Card AtMarShield; we are the best choice for radiation protection products, and with over 40 years of experience, our in-house technical staff offers full support to our clients. To learn more about MarShield products, call us directly on our continental ... read more
Mars Metal: Providing Advanced, Innovative Production Technology & Extensive Process Capacity
May 19, 2022.The experienced Mars Metal team is dedicated to advancing production technology and developing new methods and materials for pattern construction, custom molding design, and production methods. The company offers innovative solutions for all your specific requirements, and if we don’t already have a solution that meets your needs, you can request a quote, and we can provide you with ... read more
Case Study: Radiation Shielding Storage Unit for X-Ray Equipment
Apr 1, 2022.MarShield was recently approached by a global leader in consumer, healthcare, and business products, requiring a radiation shielding storage unit for their offices in Canada. The client needed to pre-stage and test some of the “demo” mobile x-ray equipment at their warehouse. This equipment required a radiation storage solution that would house an x-ray tube of a mobile unit at the top ... read more
Mobile Hi-Impact Shielding Barrier for Industrial Applications
Mar 2, 2022.MarShield, an industry leader in product innovation, was contacted by a prominent energy company in Southeast USA to develop a barrier that would be extremely durable, with high visual clarity, and also extreme impact qualities. The energy company provides electricity to 7.8 million customers in six states in the USA. Its commercial business owns and operates diverse power generation ... read more
Choosing the Right Radiation Shielding: Factors Considered by a Shielding Materials Expert
Jan 20, 2022.Radiation Protection is an important field across a wide range of industries from healthcare and medical imaging to nuclear energy, nuclear medicine and non-destructive testing. ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is a principle that strives to minimize the exposure of ionizing radiation to people and the environment while considering economics, technology and social factors. Considering all the ... read more
Non-Lead Materials for The Radiation Shielding Industry
Dec 10, 2021.Lead remains the most commonly used material for radiation shielding but its toxicity is one of its major drawbacks. There has been significant advancement in the development of non-lead shielding material for the radiation shielding industry. Innovations have focused on producing thinner, more flexible, and effective non-lead shielding. Specifically, polymers are being utilized for their material ... read more
Tungsten Shielding Keeps Radiation Exposure to Minimum
Nov 17, 2021.Several applications require shielding from radiation where lead is not a feasible material. Tungsten heavy alloy provides an alternative to lead that is strong and highly customizable into precision components. With an approximately 1.7 times greater density than lead, tungsten guarantees radiation exposure is kept to a minimum. Benefits Of Using Tungsten Tungsten’s higher density means ... read more
MarShield Provides Highest-Quality Lead Glass for the Medical, Industrial, and Nuclear Industries
Oct 4, 2021.An energy company based in Wisconsin (USA) was looking to reduce workers’ exposure to canisters filled with nuclear fuel. To remove the canisters, the company had to construct a scaffold framework that was not conducive for schedule optimization and for exposure reduction. The company delivers clean energy across North America. They develop, construct, and operate power plants, including nuclear ... read more
Case Study: MarShield’s Mobile Shielding Barriers Reduce Workers Exposure to Radiation By 50%
Oct 4, 2021.An energy company based in Wisconsin (USA) was looking to reduce workers’ exposure to canisters filled with nuclear fuel. To remove the canisters, the company had to construct a scaffold framework that was not conducive for schedule optimization and for exposure reduction. The company delivers clean energy across North America. They develop, construct, and operate power plants, including nuclear ... read more
MarShield Is Proud to Celebrate Women in Medicine
Sep 3, 2021.Each September, MarShield joins the American Medical Association and Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging in celebrating Women in Medicine Month. Women play a crucial role in medicine and this month serves to highlight female physicians’ accomplishments and advocacy work, and to shed light on health issues impacting female patients. During the month, the AMA’s Women Physicians ... read more
Case Study: Designing and Manufacturing Custom Lead Cabinet for Cardiology Clinic
Aug 20, 2021.MarShield (Ontario, Canada) was recently approached by a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiation Safety Officer & Stress Lab Manager from Western Canada’s premier cardiology clinics to design and manufacture a custom cabinet with a vertical storage location for flood sources and phantoms. The customer required the cabinet to be built according ... read more
Case Study: X-Ray Shielding in the Art World for the Indianapolis Museum of Art Conservation Science Department
Aug 20, 2021.The Conservation Science Lab at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) approached MarShield to design and manufacture a Lead Lined Mobile Shielding Barrier with a Lead Acrylic see-through upper panel. The barrier needed to be mobile and very durable for usage in several investigative areas. MarShield used Lead Acrylic to eliminate the risk of glass breakage and provide durability for ... read more
Case Study: Modular Radiation Shielding Barrier Installation at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton
Aug 20, 2021.The Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario approached MarShield and was faced with the challenge of protecting their staff from radiation emitted from a Spect camera, a nuclear medicine device that generates low amounts of radiation. The solution required MarShield to design and manufacture a modular radiation shielding barrier in the nuclear medicine room between the operators and the Spect camera. Modular ... read more
MarShield Launches Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub
Aug 19, 2021.MarShield (Burlington, Ontario, Canada) is proud to announce the launch of its Specifiers and Architects Resource Hub. The Hub provides the ability for specifiers, architects, and engineers to have easy access to MarShield product information, specs, CAD drawings, and many other resources. MarShield Radiation Protection Specs (Section 13090/13 49 00) are also available in CSI 3-Part format on ARCAT.com ... read more
Shielding Options: Lead vs. Tungsten
Mar 22, 2021.By: Chris Newman When considering options for radiation shielding, the most important thing is to use materials with a high density. Lead and tungsten are the most common materials to shield gamma radiation, however, they both have different advantages. Lead Shielding Lead has numerous applications, but it’s mostly used in nuclear power, nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging and non-destructive ... read more
Leaded Acrylic Provides A Shatter-Resistant, Versatile Solution to Radiation Shielding
Mar 19, 2021.By: Chris Newman Leaded acrylic is a shatter-resistant, versatile solution to your radiation shielding needs. The transparent plastic contains 30% lead by weight, combining superb light transmission with effective radiation protection. MarShield, an industry leader in radiation shielding materials, carries a variety of sizes and thickness of leaded acrylic and can fulfill custom orders according ... read more
Designing and Manufacturing Modular Radiation Shielding Barriers and Walls
Mar 19, 2021.“Durable Modular Radiation Barriers designed form maximum flexibility and easy installation” MarShield is a North American leader in the design and manufacture of standard and custom-designed radiation shielding modular barriers and walls. Designed for the medical industry, these full body shielding units shield personnel from harmful secondary radiation in examination rooms, intensive ... read more
Designing Radiation Shielding for NDT and Other Industries
Jan 14, 2021.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 radiation shielding rooms, ... read more
