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radiation attenuating, lead-free acrylic for a range of industries.

ClearShield is safe, eco-friendly, easy to machine, and meets RoHS requirements.

ClearShield is a patented material solution for radiation-attenuation applications worldwide where environmental regulations for the use of lead are closely monitored and/or prohibited.

Made in the USA, ClearShield meets guidelines established by the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS 1).

ClearShield is a highly versatile and machinable substrate, ideal for rapid customization. X-ray and imaging safety equipment manufacturers, mobile barrier suppliers, military, government, architects, and other professionals working in medical, imaging, industrial, nuclear, and scientific industries will appreciate the safety and effectiveness of working with ClearShield.

 
 

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ClearShield can provide a solution wherever transparent radiation shielding is required.

ClearShield’s bismuth based panels attenuate ionizing radiation, including gamma sources in environments such as hospitals and research centers as part of the protective protocols for practitioners. Our team is ready to customize a radiation shielding window solution to protect people and equipment for medical imaging and many other applications including:

  • Medical & Diagnostic Imaging

  • Interventional RadiologY

  • Industrial

  • LABORATORY

  • Nuclear

  • Government

  • Military

 

Technical Specs

 

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Our lead-equivalent acrylic window product offers protective radiation shielding that is safer than leaded glass. ClearShield is a bi acrylic, transparent, non-lead radiation safety “glass” manufactured in the USA. Because our material contains no lead (Pb), ClearShield panels are made using production and machining processes that safe for both our team members and the environment.

The protective radiation attenuating compound present in ClearShield panels is comprised primarily of bismuth (Bi), an element that has a higher X-ray attenuation coefficient than lead.

It has been tested successfully for radiological protective equipment. Bismuth is the heaviest stable, non-radioactive, environmentally-safe and non-toxic element. Bismuth has a successful history with medical applications.

 
 

Services and Capabilities

 

ClearShield is currently offered in .5mm and 1mm lead equivalency, with custom lead equivalency thicknesses available upon request. Shatter-resistant and machinable, ClearShield can be custom-fabricated for specific needs.

We offer different finishes including machine finish, polished edges, or saw-cut w/ radiused or chamfer edges.

Our team is ready to discuss your stock needs and/or help with custom part design and CNC machining. We manufacture and ship from the USA, offering competitively short lead times to accommodate your radiation safety needs.