Lead Glass and Leaded Acrylic

LEAD GLASS

NELCO lead glass sheets provide for viewing windows in areas where radiation is present. Sheets are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and thicknesses, and supported by NELCO lead-lined window frames.

Standard lead glass is in 1/16” and 1/8” lead equivalency. They are not tempered and must be handled carefully to avoid scratching and breakage during movement, installation, and cleaning. For safety purposes, NELCO also offers shatter-resistant, laminated lead glass. This type of glass meets the high safety standards established in the medical, industrial, scientific, and nuclear industries.

As an alternative, NELCO also offers leaded acrylic products. NELCO leaded acrylic sheets are unique, lead-infused plastic sheets containing 30% lead by weight. They have a very light brown tint, with physical properties similar to those of conventional acrylic resins.

Uses

  • Shielding rooms requiring viewing windows
    • X-Rays
    • PET/CT
    • Other medical and industrial modalities

Dimensions

  • All sizes up to 48" x 96"
  • Thicknesses vary depending on shielding requirement
  • Weight varies upon size and thickness
  • Custom widths, heights, and thicknesses available upon request

Features and Benefits

  • Fast turnaround (materials available in less than two weeks)
  • Versatility (newly constructed or remodeled rooms)
  • Customization (dimensions and thicknesses to meet any design need)

FAQs

Q: In what SPEC section is lead glass?
A: Section 08 56 49 - RADIATION SHIELDING GLAZING AND FRAMES and Section 13 00 (13090) RADIATION SHIELDING

Q: Do NELCO lead glass products pass LEED certification requirements?
A: NELCO Lead Glass may qualify for the following LEED points:

LEED™ NC Version 2.2, MR Credits 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled material content

LEED™ NC Version 2.2, MR Credit 5.1: Local / regional materials

LEED™ NC Version 2.2, EQ Credit 4.1: Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content

Q: What sizes are in stock?
A: All sizes up to 48" x 96" (all lead glass products are custom cut per specifications).

Q: How do we choose between lead glass and lead acrylic?
A: Product choice can be based on physics requirements, pricing, window size, or the general “look” desired in the room. A NELCO representative can discuss the options with you, and help you chose the product best for your project.