When off-the-shelf solutions just won’t cut it, custom lead products offer the performance, precision, and durability your project demands. Whether you're designing radiation shielding, constructing industrial components, or building marine ballast systems, having lead components tailored to exact specifications is essential for both function and compliance.
Nuclead specialize in custom lead fabrication for a wide range of industries, including medical imaging, defense, nuclear power, aerospace, construction, and more. With over 35 years of expertise, our in-house capabilities allow us to produce precision lead parts and assemblies that meet your unique technical, dimensional, and regulatory requirements.
From prototypes to production-scale orders, we deliver engineered lead solutions with fast turnaround times and uncompromising quality.
Why Choose Custom Lead Products?
Lead is a uniquely valuable material for industrial applications due to its high density, radiation attenuation, corrosion resistance, and malleability. However, many applications require more than a standard sheet or brick—what you need is a tailored product that fits your specifications exactly.
That’s where Nuclead’s custom lead solutions come in. We fabricate parts based on your drawings, CAD files, or specifications, ensuring a perfect match for your system, device, or environment.
Applications of Custom Lead Products
Custom lead products are essential in a wide range of fields where precision, safety, and durability are non-negotiable. Nuclead provides fabricated lead solutions for the following industries:
1. Medical and Diagnostic Imaging
Hospitals, clinics, and labs require lead shielding for X-ray rooms, CT scanners, MRI suites, and linear accelerators. We manufacture custom-sized lead panels, doors, windows, and cabinets designed for seamless installation and maximum protection.
2. Nuclear Power and Research
Nuclear facilities and research institutions need custom lead containers, casks, and shielding components to safely handle radioactive materials. We build shielding blocks, liners, and transport vessels to exacting standards.
3. Defense and Aerospace
From lead counterweights for aircraft to electronic shielding and military-grade components, our custom parts support mission-critical applications. We fabricate lead for submarines, missiles, armored vehicles, and avionics systems.
4. Construction and Soundproofing
Custom lead sheets and laminates are used for architectural shielding, soundproof rooms, and industrial vibration dampening. We produce wall linings, sound barriers, and flexible rolls bonded to wood, steel, or gypsum.
5. Maritime and Subsea
Custom-cast lead weights and ballast systems help stabilize vessels and submersibles. Our marine-grade lead is used in ship keels, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and underwater navigation devices.
6. Industrial Manufacturing
From radiation enclosures to lead-lined tanks and pipes, manufacturers rely on custom lead parts to ensure workplace safety, chemical resistance, and regulatory compliance.
Custom Lead Fabrication Capabilities
Nuclead is equipped to handle a full range of fabrication techniques, giving us the flexibility to meet complex design requirements. Our custom lead services include:
• Lead Casting
We cast lead into standard or custom molds, producing blocks, shapes, and components in virtually any form. Whether you need solid parts or hollow cores, we deliver castings to precise specifications.
• CNC Lead Machining
Our CNC-equipped facility can machine lead to tight tolerances for high-precision applications. We manufacture drilled, milled, tapped, and threaded lead parts for technical assemblies.
• Lead Rolling and Forming
Need thin, flexible sheets or formed shapes? We roll and bend lead to fit architectural layouts, medical shielding installations, and more.
• Lead Extrusions
We supply extruded lead products such as rods, tubes, and bars in custom diameters and profiles. Extrusions are perfect for electrical shielding, plumbing seals, and structural applications.
• Assembly and Welding
We fabricate and weld multi-part lead assemblies, creating complete products that are ready to install or integrate. Our team handles complex construction with precise alignment and bonding.
• Lamination and Bonding
For additional durability or easier installation, we offer lamination services—bonding lead to plywood, steel, or aluminum. This is ideal for shielding walls, machinery guards, and portable barriers.
Our Custom Lead Product Range
Our lead products can be customized into a wide variety of forms, including but not limited to:
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Radiation shielding bricks and panels
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Lead-lined doors, walls, and windows
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Tank linings and containment vessels
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Cast ballast and counterweights
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Rolled lead sheets and foil
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Lead rods, bars, tubes, and discs
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Lead pipe and flexible sheeting
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Soundproof and vibration-damping linings
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Gamma and X-ray shielding components
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Laminated lead boards and sheets
Have an unusual design or shape in mind? Share your concept—we’ll help engineer the solution.
Why Nuclead?
We’re more than just a supplier—we’re your custom lead fabrication partner. Here’s what sets us apart:
✅ End-to-End Service
From design consultation and prototyping to production and finishing, we manage every aspect of fabrication in-house for speed and quality control.
✅ Precision and Quality
All components are manufactured to strict tolerances using specialized equipment and techniques. We meet or exceed industry standards for safety, shielding, and performance.
✅ Custom Orders – No Minimums
Whether you need a single prototype or a full production run, we support low-volume and high-volume orders alike.
✅ Fast Turnaround
Thanks to our extensive material inventory and streamlined processes, we offer some of the fastest lead times in the industry—without sacrificing quality.
✅ Protective Coatings
We provide options for vinyl, epoxy, rubber, or custom coatings to protect the lead surface and enhance its performance in challenging environments.
✅ Environmental & Safety Compliance
All fabrication processes meet EPA and OSHA standards for responsible handling of lead. We offer encapsulated and sealed products to minimize environmental exposure.
Who We Serve
Nuclead supplies custom lead solutions to clients across the United States and internationally. Our customers include:
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Hospitals and healthcare facilities
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Defense contractors and government agencies
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Nuclear energy providers
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Aerospace manufacturers
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Chemical and industrial plants
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Architectural firms and contractors
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Subsea and marine equipment companies
Request a Custom Lead Quote
If you're looking for a reliable source for custom lead products, trust Nuclead to deliver. Our team of engineers, machinists, and technicians is here to help you bring your design to life with unmatched precision and performance.
Call us today at (508) 501-8681, or visit our website to submit your project specs. Whether you need lead bricks, shielding panels, counterweights, or complex assemblies, we’ll provide a detailed quote and support you through every phase of production.
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