Customized Borated UHMWPE machined parts

Borated HDPE (High density polyethylene) is a product specially designed for nuclear shielding applications. The material employs 5% Boron by weight to shield neutrons in a variety of applications including high intensity X-rays, cancer treatment facilities, hospitals, nuclear submarines and nuclear power plants. Using this material as your shielding will be easier to install, maintain and use than the traditional lead lined products. While using a Polyethylene product may seem unusual, it performs as good or better than lead weighing many times as much. Borated HDPE is also lower in cost than most lead materials.

Key Facts: 

·         5% Boron by weight

·         Replaces lead in nuclear shielding applications

·         Lighter weight and lower cost than lead

Applications

MRI Rooms

Nuclear Submarines

Containment Cabinets

Cancer Treatment Facilities

Nuclear or Radiation Shielding

X-Ray Rooms

Imaging Machines

Containment Boxes

Nuclear Power Plants

Linear Particle Accelerators

Advantages

Lower cost than lead

Lighter weight than lead

Replaces lead in nuclear shielding applications

Standard is 5% boron by weight – UHMWPE base material