Radiation Lead Glass Installation and Care
X-Ray Glazing Tape
Ray-Bar is a foremost manufacturer of premium radiation-shielded glass products and accessories used in medical and industrial NDT facilities. For well over eight decades, hospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, imaging centers, and more have relied on Ray-Bar's radiation lead glass and other X-ray shielding products to protect healthcare professionals, x-ray technicians, patients, and employees from harmful radiation exposure. With our uncompromising commitment to excellence and quality, you can trust Ray-Bar's radiation shielding solutions to provide superior protection for all medical, commercial and industrial applications.
Ray-Bar X-Ray Glazing Tape
X-Ray Glass Glazing Tape is 3/8" x 3/8" (0.375" x 0.375") and available in 25' 0" (300") length rolls. This product is adhesive-backed for ease of installation in hollow metal frames and removable stops. Unlike other glazing tapes, X-Ray Glass Glazing Tape is non-reactive and will not break down when exposed to radiation. It provides even cushioned support around the perimeter of the x-ray glass, metal frame, and removable stop assembly.
This product is highly recommended for all X-ray glass installations.
X-Ray Glazing Tape Features
- Cushions and properly supports X-Ray Glass without direct pressure
- Not affected and will not degrade by radiation exposure
- Available and ready to ship in only 1 day
*Note: X-ray glass should never be installed without glazing tape, or "pinched" directly against metal surfaces that may potentially cause breakage or "egg-shelling" risks.
Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass Setting Blocks (Glazing Shims)
X-Ray Glass Setting Blocks are utilized for shimming or centering X-ray glass into control window frames. The blocks provide shielding and a soft bottom sill support for the X-ray glass to rest on for balanced pressure. Setting Blocks assist in properly and safely installing X-ray glass into a metal frame while keeping the edges of the X-ray glass from contacting the steel frame. They allow a perimeter gap between 1/16" and 1/8" all the way around, assuming the glass is ordered with proper undercuts in relation to the inside frame dimensions. Additionally, they create a perimeter cushion that prevents uneven stress points or pinching by frames that are slightly twisted, bowed, or out of square, thus, reducing stress transfer and the potential of glass breakage.
X-Ray Glass Setting Blocks Features
- Provides soft cushion for setting or shimming glass on sills and equally centering
- Shims are available 1/16" or 1/8" thick
- *Available ready to ship in only 1 day
How to Install X-Ray Glass Setting Blocks
Setting block shims should be installed flat at both corners of the bottom window frame sill. There should be a center setting block shim if the frame is 24" or wider. Intermediate setting shims should be evenly spaced at a maximum distance of 12" apart (I.E., a 48" wide piece of glass would require 4 equally spaced bottom setting block shims at the window sill).
The glass should be gently placed onto the shims, carefully centered in the frame width, and secured with removable stops with Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass Glazing Tape applied to the stops on both sides of the X-ray glass. X-Ray Glass Setting Blocks are available as non-adhesive in standard 1/16" or 1/8" thicknesses x 3/8" wide x 6" long. This specialized product is highly recommended for all X-ray glass installations.
Ray-Bar Lead Lined Glass Stops
Ray-Bar Lead Lined Window Glass Stops are utilized for providing additional shielding and a tighter radiation seal around the perimeter of x-ray glass installed into a properly lead lined hollow metal window frame. This is particularly useful if the glass is undersized in relation to the window frame inside dimensions, or in isotopic or higher energy X-ray or gamma radiation shielding applications. These specialized stops are internally shielded to your specified lead thickness shielding protection value and are available primered and "ready to paint" as standard sized 5/8" x 5/8" x your required length(s) plus punched and dimpled to accept the included Phillips oval head metal screw fasteners.
Lead Lined Glass Stops Features
- Provides tighter radiation seal around glass perimeters
- Fits into most lead-lined hollow metal frames
- Available in only 2 to 4 days
*Please note: It is recommended that Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass Glazing Tape is also utilized with this product.
Ray-Bar Vertical Shielded "T" Joints
Ray-Bar Vertical Shielded "T" Joints are used when an extra wide x-ray control window view is required with minimum obstruction. They eliminate the need for large vertical mullions that reduce view and may create shielding challenges. These ultra-thin shielded "T" joints provide your specified lead shielding values and proper overlaps at the vertical joint between 2 or more in-line panes of X-Ray Lead Glass. This eliminates the need for a big lead-lined vertical mullion while allowing a clearer and virtually uninterrupted overall view. Ray-Bar Vertical Shielded "T" Joints are readily available any size up to 48" high as either primered "ready to paint" or trimmed with a stainless steel face.
Ray-Bar Shielded T-Joints are fabricated with 99.9% pure lead specifically for radiation shielding applications meeting Federal Specification QQ-L-201 Grade C and ASTM B749-03, Type L51121.
Vertical Shielding "T" Joints Features
- Shields vertical joint between glass panes for in-line or angles joint applications
- Eliminates the need for vertical mullions, and allows more clear view area for technicians.
- Ultra thin, providing a clearer view while providing proper shielding overlaps and protection.
- Available in only 1 to 3 days
Vertical Shielded "T" Joints Options
Ray-Bar Vertical Shielded T-Joints are also available for 30, 45 or 90-degree angled multi-pane applications to properly shield the outside angled vertical joint between the glass panes, and provide shielding overlaps as required by NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements reports #49 and #147). Ray-Bar can provide these proprietary shielded T-Joints only with genuine Ray-Bar supplied X-Ray Glass for quality control, product liability, and proper shielding design continuity.
Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass Polish
X-Ray Glass Polish is specially formulated to gently reduce or eliminate haze or hairline scratches from X-ray lead glass surfaces. It also refurbishes existing medical X-ray glass windows by reducing surface "fogging," discoloration, and oxidation from age to provide a clearer view of patients. The polish and applicator are included along with polishing instructions in this kit. This product does not remove etches or deep scratches.
X-Ray Glass Polish Features
- Easy to use for refurbishing older x-ray glass, saving replacement costs
- Removes surface fogging and oxidation
- Will not remove deep or crystalized scratches
Ray-Bar Lead Acrylic Polish
Lead Acrylic Polish is specially formulated in 2 different grades: heavy and fine. It cleans and reduces hairline scratches or light blemishes in soft lead acrylic surfaces or refurbishes older lead acrylic control windows. It will not remove etches, deep scratches, or reduce age discoloration.
Lead Acrylic Polish Features
- Easy to use for deep cleaning
- Removes fogging, light scratches, and blemishes
- Will not remove deep scratches
Ray-Bar is Your Source for Radiation Shielded Glass & Accessories
If you need high-performance radiation protection, Ray-Bar Engineering is your solution. For over 80 years, customers have trusted Ray-Bar's X-ray glass and our other high-quality radiation shielding products to provide superior life and safety protection in medical, hospital, and industrial NDT environments.
In addition to our radiation shielded glass accessories, we offer handling and installation services to ensure your X-ray protection materials and products are implemented properly into your application. You can also view our storage and care instructions for detailed information on safe transportation and upkeep of your X-ray shielding products.
Contact Us for Radiation Lead Glass & X-Ray Shielding Accessories
Request a quote or contact us today to learn how Ray-Bar can help you achieve your radiation safety requirements. To view our full line of radiation protection materials and other related products, visit Ray-Bar Engineering Corporation. Ray-Bar is your single-stop, full-service source for industry-leading radiation shielding products and solutions.
