Category: Radiation Shielding
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3 Factors Considered By A Radiation Shielding Expert
*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.Like we’ve mentioned before in our previous blog posts, protecting you and your colleagues from radiation exposure is of utmost importance. Radiation shielding is important in a variety of industries, including (but not limited to) industrial, medical, academic, and defense. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most important […]
Radiation Shielding
Why is Lead Great For Radiation Shielding?
*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.In this blog, we’ll be talking about the benefits lead has for radiation shielding, and provide insights on how you can apply this knowledge to your next radiation shielded room.What is Attenuation?Before we begin, we should talk about attenuation due to how important it is for […]
Medical Radiation Shielding
3 Reasons to Work With a Radiation Shielding Expert
You need to work with a radiation shielding expert. If your business is having radiation shielding constructed for the first time, it can be intimidating. That’s why we see a lot of our clients work with architects and general contractors. Although it may seem like the best option, working with an architect or general contractor may […]
Radiation Shielding
How to Protect Yourself from Radiation
*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.Radiation is a natural component of existence. We are always surrounded by background radiation, which is derived from natural minerals. However, there are other times you may be exposed to radiation from other sources and machines. Because of this, making sure that you’re compliant with all […]
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3 Common Radiation Shielded Room Planning Oversights
If you’re not experienced in the implementation of radiation shielding rooms for your industry, trying to navigate how to construct a radiation shielded room can be difficult. As somebody who might work in the NDT, medical or academic field, you may not be familiar with all of the challenges associated with radiation protection, and that’s […]
Radiation Shielding
Radiation Shielding Materials 101: An Overview
*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.Ready to learn everything you need to know about the most common radiation shielding materials? You’ve come to the right place.Regardless of the industry you work in, you’ll need to be familiar with your options when selecting the right radiation shielding material for your next radiation […]
Radiation Shielding
How to Create Concrete Radiation Shielding
*This blog is part of a much larger pillar post.So, your team has decided to use concrete for your new radiation room. Maybe you came from a previous blog, or maybe you just gathered information from multiple radiation shielding vendors. Either way, you’re not sure where to start. Lucky for you, our team of radiation shielding […]
Radiation Shielding
Non-Destructive Testing Site Basics
Performing radiographic testing in-house offers several conveniences over outsourcing the service. However, some facilities might feel in-house NDT is unattainable due to space limitations or cost. While there are upfront expenses associated with non-destructive testing radiation room construction, the fast payback makes it worth the investment. Using modular, temporary non-destructing testing radiation vaults makes in-house […]
Radiation Shielding
Radiation Shielded Doors & Windows
Radiation shielded doors may just be your last line of defense.At Matter Fabs, protecting people from radiation is our passion, and we follow strict guidelines when constructing radiation shielded rooms and doors. In all the industries we work in, we work hard to understand the needs of the operators, doctors, nurses, and physicists.