Mars Metal Company/MarShield, Burlington, ON
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Mars Metal Offers Crane Hoist Testing Services

Nov 27, 2023.
Lead crane / hoist test weights are used in the periodic re-certification of lifting equipment. The Mars Metal Company, Specialty Casting Division, will work with you to design test weights that exactly meet your requirements. Individual weights can be designed to achieve the desired total weight requirements by stacking or nesting weight combinations. This will allow you to test all lifting devices ... read more

MARSHIELD: Creating a Safe Nuclear Medicine Lab for Protection from High-Energy Radionuclides

Oct 2, 2023.
In the rapidly evolving world of nuclear medicine; ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals is paramount. Those who work with radiopharmaceuticals require the highest quality shielding protection to minimize exposure to harmful radiation. MarShield’s nuclear medicine shielding solutions are designed to protect healthcare workers and technicians from high energy radionuclides during the ... read more

MarShield’s Process for Creating Custom NDT Shielding Rooms That Ensure Safety in Industrial X-Ray Operations

Sep 8, 2023.
In industries like aerospace, automotive, architecture, power, oil, and gas, the use of industrial X-ray systems is crucial. However, the X-rays emitted by these systems can be harmful to both sensitive components and the equipment operator. MarShield’s custom modular Industrial X-ray or NDT radiation shielding rooms are an essential solution for protecting sensitive components and equipment ... read more

MarShield and Understanding the Importance and Applications of Lead-Lined Drywall

Aug 11, 2023.
As a leading provider of radiation shielding solutions, MarShiueld is committed to delivering products that meet the highest standards of safety and quality. One of the radiation shielding products we provide is lead-lined drywall. Keep reading to explore what it is, why it’s used, and the unique features that make it an essential component in radiation protection. What is Lead Drywall? Lead ... read more

Nuclear Radiation Shielding Products For Nuclear Energy

Jun 14, 2023.
     In the field of nuclear technology, the proper handling, containment, and storage of radioactive materials are of utmost importance. MarShield, a leading provider of nuclear radiation shielding solutions, offers a comprehensive range of services, including nuclear lead pours and nuclear storage solutions in Canada and the U.S. With state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced ... read more

Lead Lined Cabinets From MarShield

Apr 18, 2023.
MarShield manufactures a wide range of Standard or Custom Designed Lead Lined Cabinets for use in a variety of purposes, including nuclear medicine and nuclear storage. Our experienced team can assist you with every step in the process of quoting and ordering a custom or standard lead lined cabinet. We have extensive resources on the various options and features offered, quotation ... read more

MarsMetal Custom Lead Castings & Quality Assurance

Jan 30, 2023.
     Mars Metal Company’s Specialty Casting Division has the capability to produce high precision castings to nuclear quality specifications, ensuring the maximum density possible from a lead casting. Whether you need a one-off casting or a production run; we can accommodate any quantity from less than one pound to continuous pours of over 150,000 pounds.   Mars ... read more

OPG Announces New Mini Reactor In Darlington, Ontario

Jan 18, 2023.
Ontario Power Generation has recently announced the launch of a new mini reactor in Darlington, Ontario. This innovative new reactor is Canada’s first small modular reactor that will be funded in part by The Canada Infrastructure Bank. This project will be essential for reaching Canada’s greenhouse gas reduction goal and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The new mini reactor ... read more

Gamma Ray Attenuation Properties of Common Shielding Materials

Nov 9, 2022.
Shielding for Radiation comes in many available products and design characteristics; some being more effective than others. Radiation Shielding and Protection is a very serious subject. What follows is just a basic overview of what’s available along with the variation of protection.     Attenuation or shielding of gamma radiation is an important component of radiation safety programs ... read more

MarShield Helps Protect Against Radiation with Custom Lead Lined Doors & Frames

Oct 28, 2022.
MarShield offers a premium line of customizable, lead lined, metal and wood veneer doors and hollow metal frames. These lead lined doors and frames are a crucial nuclear medicine solution for protecting employees and patients from dangerous radiation emissions from therapy rooms, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), and x-ray rooms. Our lead lined doors are designed and constructed ... read more

Choose MarShield for Radiation Shielding Solutions in Nuclear Medicine

Oct 4, 2022.
According to Grand View Research, the global nuclear medicine market size was an estimated 8.1 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to increase 13% from 2022-2030. Nuclear medicine is expanding quickly due to advancements in products and government initiatives that improve nuclear medicine access. There is also an increase in cancer patients that will contribute to market growth. Radiopharmaceuticals ... read more

The MarShield Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub

Sep 19, 2022.
Marshield is one of the best choices for your custom radiation shielding solutions. Our company provides radiation shielding design and consultation services to assist you in developing a custom solution that fits your needs. We also have a Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub with information for specifiers, architects, and engineers on products, specs, CAD drawings, and many other resources! Whether ... read more

Lead Lined Cabinet Design and Considerations When Ordering

Sep 1, 2022.
  MarShield is North America’s premier lead caster, manufacturer, and global supplier of gamma and neutron radiation shielding products and materials to a variety of industries. We offer design, consultation, and turn-key solutions for radiation shielding challenges. MarShield manufactures the highest quality Standard or Custom Designed Lead Lined Cabinets suitable for Nuclear Medicine ... read more

The Benefits of Our Mobile Rolling Barriers

Jul 14, 2022.
MarShield is a leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom radiation shielding mobile barriers in North America. Our high-quality mobile barriers are made with durable, shatter-resistant lead glass or lead acrylic viewing panels for an “open concept” environment and transparency while simultaneously reducing harmful radiation. Our mobile rolling barriers come in multiple ... read more

MarShield Answers Common Sheet Lead Questions

May 31, 2022.
  Sheet lead is a common, quick and cost-effective method to efficiently shield radiation in dental offices, vet clinics, health clinics, hospitals and other areas. It can also be used for roof flashing and can be laminated to drywall or plywood depending on your needs. Many customers have questions about sheet lead orders and clarifications about what we offer. We’ve gathered all the ... read more

New Readable PDF Downloadable Line Card for MarShield

May 23, 2022.
The complete list of MarShield products is now available in an easily readable and downloadable PDF format. DOWNLOAD: MarShield Line Card MarShield is the best choice for radiation protection products! With over 40 years of experience; our in-house technical staff offers full support to our clients. To learn more about MarShield products, call us directly on our continental toll-free number 1-(800)-381-5335 ... read more

Mars Metal: Providing Advanced, Innovative Production Technology & Extensive Process Capacity

May 19, 2022.
The experienced Mars Metal team is dedicated to advancing production technology and developing new methods and materials for pattern construction, custom molding design, and production methods. The company offers innovative solutions for all your specific requirements, and if we don’t already have a solution that meets your needs, you can request a quote, and we can provide you with additional ... read more

Case Study: Radiation Shielding Storage Unit for X-Ray Equipment

Apr 1, 2022.
MarShield was recently approached by a global leader in consumer, healthcare, and business products, requiring a radiation shielding storage unit for their offices in Canada. The client needed to pre-stage and test some of the “demo” mobile x-ray equipment at their warehouse. This equipment required a radiation storage solution that would house an x-ray tube of a mobile unit at the top ... read more

Mobile Hi-Impact Shielding Barrier for Industrial Applications

Mar 2, 2022.
    MarShield, an industry leader in product innovation, was contacted by a prominent energy company in Southeast USA to develop a barrier that would be extremely durable, with high visual clarity, and extreme impact qualities. The energy company provides electricity to 7.8 million customers in six states in the USA. Its commercial business owns and operates diverse power generation ... read more

Choosing the Right Radiation Shielding: Factors Considered by a Shielding Materials Expert

Jan 20, 2022.
  Radiation Protection is an important field across a wide range of industries from healthcare and medical imaging to nuclear energy, nuclear medicine and non-destructive testing. ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is a principle that strives to minimize the exposure of ionizing radiation to people and the environment while considering economics, technology and social factors. Considering ... read more

Non-Lead Materials for The Radiation Shielding Industry

Dec 10, 2021.
Lead remains the most commonly used material for radiation shielding but its toxicity is one of its major drawbacks. There has been significant advancement in the development of non-lead shielding material for the radiation shielding industry. Innovations have focused on producing thinner, more flexible, and effective non-lead shielding. Specifically, polymers are being utilized for their material ... read more

Tungsten Shielding Keeps Radiation Exposure to Minimum

Nov 17, 2021.
Several applications require shielding from radiation where lead is not a feasible material. Tungsten heavy alloy provides an alternative to lead that is strong and highly customizable into precision components. With an approximately 1.7 times greater density than lead, tungsten guarantees radiation exposure is kept to a minimum. Benefits Of Using Tungsten Tungsten’s higher density means ... read more

Case Study: MarShield’s Mobile Shielding Barriers Reduce Workers Exposure to Radiation By 50%

Oct 4, 2021.
      An energy company based in Wisconsin (USA) was looking to reduce workers’ exposure to canisters filled with nuclear fuel. To remove the canisters, the company had to construct a scaffold framework that was not conducive for schedule optimization and for exposure reduction. The company delivers clean energy across North America. They develop, construct, and operate ... read more

MarShield Provides Highest-Quality Lead Glass for the Medical, Industrial, and Nuclear Industries

Oct 4, 2021.
Lead Glass is widely used in the medical, industrial, and nuclear industries and is essential in protecting employees from harmful radiation. Lead glass is usually placed into a lead-lined frame built into a wall or door. Some of the applications for lead glass include:  Observation viewing windows, Mobile shielding protection, Protection panels for check-up systems, and more. MarShield, an ... read more

MarShield Is Proud to Celebrate Women in Medicine

Sep 3, 2021.
  Each September, MarShield joins the American Medical Association and Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging in celebrating Women in Medicine Month. Women play a crucial role in medicine. This month serves to highlight female physicians’ accomplishments and advocacy work, and to shed light on health issues impacting female patients. During the month, the AMA’s Women ... read more

Case Study: Designing and Manufacturing Custom Lead Cabinet for Cardiology Clinic

Aug 20, 2021.
MarShield (Ontario, Canada) was approached by a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiation Safety Officer & Stress Lab Manager from Western Canada’s premier cardiology clinics to design and manufacture a custom cabinet with a vertical storage location for flood sources and phantoms. The customer required the cabinet to be built according to custom dimensions to fit the room’s unique ... read more

Case Study: X-Ray Shielding in the Art World for the Indianapolis Museum of Art Conservation Science Department

Aug 20, 2021.
The Conservation Science Lab at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) approached MarShield to design and manufacture a Lead Lined Mobile Shielding Barrier with a Lead Acrylic see-through upper panel. The barrier needed to be mobile and very durable for usage in several investigative areas. MarShield used Lead Acrylic to eliminate the risk of glass breakage and provide durability for years of use. ... read more

Case Study: Modular Radiation Shielding Barrier Installation at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton

Aug 20, 2021.
The Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario approached MarShield and was faced with the challenge of protecting their staff from radiation emitted from a Spect camera – a nuclear medicine device that generates low amounts of radiation. The solution required MarShield to design and manufacture a modular radiation shielding barrier in the nuclear medicine room between the operators and the Spect ... read more

MarShield Launches Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub

Aug 19, 2021.
MarShield (Burlington, Canada) is proud to announce the launch of its Specifiers and Architects Resource Hub. The hub provides specifiers, architects, and engineers to have easy access to MarShield product information, specs, CAD drawings, and many other resources. MarShield Radiation Protection Specs (Section 13090/13 49 00) are also available in CSI 3-Part format on ARCAT.com and AECInfo.com. MarShield ... read more

Shielding Options: Lead vs. Tungsten

Mar 22, 2021.
By: Chris Newman When considering options for radiation shielding, the most important thing is to use materials with a high density. Lead and tungsten are the most common materials to shield gamma radiation, however, they both have different advantages. Lead Shielding  Lead has numerous applications, but it’s mostly used in nuclear power, nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging and non-destructive ... read more

Designing and Manufacturing Modular Radiation Shielding Barriers and Walls

Mar 19, 2021.
Durable Modular Radiation Barriers designed form maximum flexibility and easy installation” MarShield is a North American leader in the design and manufacture of standard and custom designed radiation shielding modular barriers and walls. Designed for the medical industry, these full body shielding units shield personnel from harmful secondary radiation in examination rooms, intensive or cardiac ... read more

Leaded Acrylic Provides A Shatter-Resistant, Versatile Solution to Radiation Shielding

Mar 19, 2021.
By: Chris Newman Leaded acrylic is a shatter-resistant, versatile solution to your radiation shielding needs. The transparent plastic contains 30% lead by weight, combining superb light transmission with effective radiation protection. MarShield, an industry leader in radiation shielding materials, carries a variety of sizes and thickness of leaded acrylic and can fulfill custom orders according ... read more

Designing Radiation Shielding for NDT and Other Industries

Jan 14, 2021.
  Our lives are impacted by industrial x-ray and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) as they play a crucial role in ensuring safety and reliability of everything from aircraft parts, to bridges and power stations. However, this also puts equipment operators and sensitive components at risk of being exposed to harmful radiation. MarShield designs and manufactures custom modular radiation shielding ... read more

Designing and Manufacturing a Custom Cabinet With L-Block Shield and Cave

Oct 7, 2020.
MarShield was approached by Lawrence Livermore Laboratory to design and manufacture a custom cabinet so they could store their sources underneath. This particular cabinet also required an L-block shield and cave on top so they could prepare their unit doses of high-energy sources. The entire cabinet and L-block shield and cave on top would have to be completely covered to avoid lead exposure. The ... read more

Protect Your Staff and Customers Against Harmful Viruses

Sep 23, 2020.
Published June 15, 2020   As restrictions begin to ease, there is an increasing need for solutions that create a safe work environment and help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. For businesses, protecting staff and customers is a top priority, and one that cannot be compromised. A viable solution for businesses is installing protective barriers that would protect customers and employees ... read more

Radiation Shielding for Diagnostic Imaging

Sep 23, 2020.
MarShield was contacted by a biopharmaceutical company located in the United States that develops targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company conducts bio-assays with radioactive materials as part of its discovery program and the storage of waste materials resulting from such studies has always posed certain limitations. The client was looking for three ... read more

Custom Leaded Cabinets for Biopharmaceutical Company From MarShield

Sep 22, 2020.
MarShield, the leader in custom radiation shielding products, was contacted by a biopharmaceutical company located in the United States that develops targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company conducts bio-assays with radioactive materials as part of its discovery program and the storage of waste materials resulting from such studies has always posed certain ... read more

Custom Radiation Barriers for Radiopharmaceutical Developer

Sep 22, 2020.
 September 10, 2020 MarShield was contacted by a radiopharmaceutical developer The Center for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) to develop and build a series of custom radiation barriers that would be used to shield individuals from the dose radiating from freezer units used to store radioactive pharmaceutical products. Radiopharmaceuticals are a special ... read more

The Radiation Shielding Design Process – How MarShield Can Help Turn an Idea to a Finished Product

Aug 11, 2020.
MarShield provides custom radiation shielding options and offers to be involved right from the initial design phase all the way through to the manufacturing and delivery of the finished product. The design process starts by consulting with the customer on what their shielding needs are. MarShield will then work with the customer’s engineers, and health physicists’ team to come up with ... read more

MarShield Shielding Solutions to Reduce Long Term Exposure to X-ray Radiation

May 22, 2020.
An X-ray is produced by energy released from an accelerating electron and resulting radiation can pass through some; but not all material. The x-ray radiation then interacts with a detector and forms an image of the inside of an object or person. Because of the ability to “look through” materials that the human eye cannot see through, x-rays are used in a variety of industries which can ... read more

MarShield Provides Versatile Solutiona to Radiation Shielding

May 20, 2020.
At MarShield, leaded acrylic is an excellent option for your radiation shielding needs. The shatter-resistant and versatile unique transparent plastic contains 30% lead by weight, combining superb light transmission with effective radiation protection. MarShield, is an industry leader in radiation shielding materials and carries a variety of sizes and thickness of leaded acrylic and can fulfill custom ... read more

Mars Group of Companies COVID-19 Message: We Are Open for You

May 5, 2020.
 As we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation, our top priority is the safety and health of all of our team members and customers. Within the Mars Group of Companies; we have enhanced rules and procedures with our employees practicing self-monitoring, social distancing, and strict sanitization guidelines.   Mars Metal Group has been deemed an essential service, providing manufactured ... read more

MarShield Radiation Shielding Pleased to Announce CSA N299.3-16 Accreditation

Apr 15, 2020.
MarShield Radiation Shielding, a supplier of radiation shielding and of protection products and materials to the nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, healthcare and non-destructive testing industries, is pleased to announce their CWB accreditation to CSA N299.3-16 for the supply of items and services to nuclear power plants. MarShield supplies radiation shielding and protection products to Nuclear Energy ... read more

Modular X-Ray Shielding Rooms for Temporary Hospital Sites

Mar 31, 2020.
  As we continue to tackle COVID-19; now more than ever the medical industry requires modular x-ray shielding rooms. These full body shielding units are designed to protect medical personnel from harmful secondary radiation and can be used either at a hospital or at an outdoor clinic. MarShield is a leading North American manufacturer of custom modular x-ray shielding rooms that protect ... read more

Lead Lined Cabinets Custom Designed for Your Needs

Mar 27, 2020.
Lead lined cabinets are oten utilized across a wide variety of industries including hospitals, nuclear medicine and the nuclear power industry. Some of the applications of shielded cabinets are for storing radioisotopes, radioactive waste, and providing shielding while also operating x-ray tubes and protecting sensitive electronic devices from external radiation damage.  MarShield’s shielded ... read more

Design Tips and Considerations for a Successful Nuclear Lead Pour

Mar 10, 2020.
  The Nuclear industry often requires large radiation shields made primarily from lead and one common method is to pour lead into a steel fabrication. The metal shell protects the lead in a durable casing that holds up better over time and also ensures that any risk of lead exposure is minimized as the lead is sealed in an outer casing. MarShield is a North American leader in nuclear lead pours ... read more

MarsMetal Case Study: Manufacturing Steel Stackable Test Weights

Mar 10, 2020.
Test weights are essential in ensuring and certifying a safe environment for people working with or around crane/hoist equipment. Mars Metal Company, is a North American leader in designing and producing test weights, and recently worked with an industrial commercial client based in the Midwest USA to meet their custom requirements. Challenge: Rugged, Transportable and Stackable The client approached ... read more

MarsMetal Provides Radiation Shielding Solutions for Nuclear Medicine

Mar 4, 2020.
Radiation Shielding Solutions for Nuclear Medicine   Nuclear Medicine is a fast growing field with innovations in technology, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic purposes. A wide variety of workplaces including hospitals, universities and research facilities are all involved in producing, researching and administering radiopharmaceuticals. With the increase and widespread use of nuclear medicine, ... read more