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Radiation shielding isn’t just walls and doors. Discover the essential accessories—like lead tape, batten strips, and caps—that ensure your shielding actually works.

Lead shielding plays a critical role in nuclear medicine and oncology. Learn how it protects staff, patients, and the public in imaging and radiation therapy environments.

University labs use radiation in many ways. Learn how proper shielding, planning, and Intech products help keep students, researchers, and staff safe.

With Intech's variety of products to fit many specific needs, it can be hard to know exactly what you need; in this article, we dive into lead drywall and lead sheet - and what factors might influence which you pick for your project.

When designing a medical imaging room, it's more than the safety of the patients you need to worry about; doctors can also be exposed to harmful radiation. But with medical curtains, they don't have to be.

Trying to decide if lead or lead-free shielding is the best fit for your facility? Take a look at our guide as we evaluate factors such as protection, cost, and disposal.

Radiation protection and sustainability can go hand in hand. Learn how recycling lead and using modern lead-free alternatives help facilities reduce environmental impact while staying compliant.

Airport and seaport security teams work around X-ray systems every day. Learn how proper radiation shielding protects staff while keeping screening operations moving safely and efficiently.

Shielding thickness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn what factors medical physicists consider when calculating radiation shielding for healthcare radiology rooms—and how Intech products fit into the plan.

Radiation shielding only works when everyone plays their part. Learn how owners, architects, and physicists share responsibility—and how Intech supports the process.

Radiation doesn’t move randomly. Learn how radiation travels—and why walls, doors, windows, and barriers are designed the way they are to keep people safe.

Cyclotrons, linear accelerators, and radiation therapy rooms require advanced shielding. Learn how these spaces are protected and which Intech products support safe, compliant designs.

Interventional radiology requires shielding that protects staff while preserving access to patients and equipment. Learn how to balance safety and workflow with the right shielding solutions.

Designing an X-ray room? Learn what to know about lead-lined walls and doors, how shielding is specified, and how Intech helps you build inspection-ready rooms.

Get a sneak peek at Intech’s upcoming lead cave covers—custom, reinforced-plastic shells designed to reduce lead exposure and improve safety around lead brick caves.

Learn how shielded pass-throughs, hatchways, and observation windows are built—and which Intech products are commonly used to keep radiation contained without disrupting workflow.

Who helps you figure out what to send Intech for a shielding quote? Learn what information each person on your team provides so Intech can build an accurate, inspection-ready package.

Explore Intech’s bestselling radiation shielding products—lead-free curtains, lead bricks, lead plate, and Fortress wall panels—and learn why they’re industry favorites.

See how Intech’s lead-free Industrial Mobile Radiation Shielding Barrier compares on protection, durability, mobility, freight, and future compliance—plus when to choose custom wall-mount or stationary builds.

Five breakthrough technologies—AI planning, real-time dosimetry, smart modular barriers, advanced lead-free materials, and digital QA—that could transform radiation safety in the next decade.

Learn how to future-proof your facility with lead-free shielding materials that meet safety standards, reduce environmental risks, and prepare you for upcoming regulations.

Explore how lead shielding is used in military and homeland security applications — from radiation detection and weapons testing to mobile protection systems.

What is lead acrylic and when should you use it? Learn how clear, radiation-shielding acrylic panels provide protection and visibility for medical, dental, veterinary, and industrial imaging.

Why is shipping for radiation shielding so expensive? Learn the simple reasons—and practical ways to cut freight costs without delaying your project.