Radiant offers a premium line of Lead-Lined Metal that are manufactured to have an equal appearance to architectural designed doors and frames. Designed and constructed with the highest quality materials available and craftsmanship you would expect. Doors are designed to take into consideration the heavy weight that sheet lead imposes on them. They are constructed to support this extra weight, which will not detract from their appearance or radiation protection. The frames are designed to support the lead lined doors to provide a lead lined interface between the door and the lead lined wall in the adjacent walls. Usually they are attached to studs in the walls using a variety of techniques specifically designed to hold the door securely and prevent radiation shielding leakage. Frames are available in fully welded form or knock down style. For maximum support Radiant recommends a welded style vs. knock down type.
Radiant offers a lead thickness up to a maximum of 3mm. The Lead thickness is determined by the intended application of the product and the determination of thickness is the responsibility of the purchaser. For Hollow Metal Frames and Doors the lead sheet is applied to the inside of the skin of the door on the “pull” side. The Lead Sheet is applied to the face, rabbet, stop, and part of the soffit on the door rebate side of the frame. If frames are to be installed in drywall partitions, then the manufacturer should install the stud anchors. Ensuring the continuity of the lead lining in the frame and the wall is the responsibility of the frame installer.
Lead Shielding shall be of a continuous sheet of lead as specified. Meeting applicable standards which are 99.94% pure Lead. Sheet Lead will be unpierced free of defects, laminations, scale blisters, cracks or penetration. The amount of shielding necessary in a door or frame should be equal to the shielding required in the wall in which it is to be installed in. The Sheet Lead shall be shaped to fit into the frame contour and inserted in the frame. Lead Joints are welded together to insure continuity of shielding and to secure in place during transit and installation.