Shielding Guides

Practical guidance on X-ray shielding, radiation protection principles and choosing the right shielding solution for your project.

Top 8 Considerations when Refurbishing X-ray Rooms

If you are planning a refurbished X-ray room in a vet or dental clinic, general hospital, emergency department or university hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sit...

Radiation Shielding Glass Explained: The Science of X-Ray Attenuation, Density, and Lead Glass for Radiation Protection

In environments where radiation exposure is a risk, such as radiology suites, CT control rooms, and industrial testing facilities, there is no room for compromi...

How Does Neutron Shielding Differ Between Medical and Nuclear Applications?

We often get asked, in case of neutrons, can we just put lead to shield it? To answer this question, we need to understand that no particle in radiation shield...

What is an MRI Faraday Cage and How Does It Work?

Ever wondered how an Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine that relies on powerful magnetic fields and radio frequency (RF) signals manages to produce such ...

Radiation Protection in X-Ray Room Design: What’s the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Radiation Barriers?

Why Radiation Barriers Are Critical to Safe Design? In any diagnostic imaging environment, whether it’s a busy general radiology suite or a compact veteri...

Why Radiation Shielding in Flooring and Ceilings is Just as Important as Walls

Protection against radiation within buildings is not simply a question of wall shielding. While walls are the most conspicuous feature of a radiation-shielded ...

Radiation Shielding in Veterinary Practices: How It Differs from Human Healthcare

Though the fundamental tenets of radiation protection are used in all medical environments, vet clinics present particular challenges that make them different ...

The Difference in Radiation Shielding Between CT and X-ray Rooms

When it comes to medical imaging, patient safety and staff protection are non-negotiable. Whether it's a quick chest X-ray or a detailed CT scan, both procedur...