Lead lined plywood is used for radiation shielding in construction of diagnostic imaging rooms, radiation therapy rooms, nuclear facilities and laboratories. The manufacturing process consists of laminating fire-retardant plywood to lead sheet using a permanent adhesive.
Lead-lined plywood is typically utilized in applications requiring a lead thickness between 1/8” and 1/2″. When the installation requires a lead thickness between 1/32″ and 1/8″, we suggest use of lead laminated drywall. If a lead thickness in excess of 1/2″ is necessary, the best solution for radiation protection is lead bricks or plate.
We also offer a Lead-free option where the Plywood is laminated to a tungsten composite. You can find out more about lead-free plywood laminates here.
Lead Lined Plywood Specifications
Our lead-lined plywood is manufactured in 4′ x 8′ sheets. These panels can be customized according to your specifications and reduced in size to facilitate installation. Since lead lined plywood at these thicknesses becomes very heavy to handle in full sheet form, we will cut to widths that equal your on-center stud spacing (e.g. 12” or 16”). This will make the lead lined plywood much more manageable for the installation crew.
We offer lead plywood lined to 7’ as well as 4’ x 8’ sheets with full lead lining. Our range of lead lined plywood meets and exceeds government specifications regardless of the size and configuration that you order. Materials meet Federal Specification QQ-L-201 F and ASTM B 749-03 for lead-laminated fire-resistant plywood.
Standard Plywood Thicknesses: 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4” and 1”
Standard Lead Lining Thicknesses: 1/16”, 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2″
