Radiation shielding requirements vary by equipment, application, material, and operating environment. Kolga LLC manufactures custom radiation shielding components and assemblies for specialized applications across nuclear power, industrial X-ray, electron microscopy, medical devices, research, government, defense, and other industries. With lead casting, precision CNC machining, metal fabrication, and assembly capabilities, Kolga can manufacture shielding around specific equipment and project requirements.
A Custom Radiation Shield may be required as a standalone component, part of an equipment housing, or integrated into a larger mechanical assembly. Kolga works with different shielding materials and manufacturing methods to produce components according to the required dimensions and configuration. Our capabilities also include product development and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) support, helping customers move from a concept or existing design into production.
From detector housings and low-background shielding to equipment-integrated components, Kolga provides radiation shielding for demanding applications where fit, material selection, and manufacturing requirements must be considered together.
Nuclear Power Radiation Shielding
Nuclear power applications can require shielding for detectors, instrumentation, monitoring equipment, and other components operating around radioactive materials. Kolga manufactures radiation shielding components for nuclear power systems, including applications involving advanced reactors and microreactors.
Custom configurations can incorporate materials such as lead, tungsten, stainless steel, and other metals based on the requirements of the application. Kolga also manufactures detector housings, shielding structures, instrumentation components, and fabricated assemblies for nuclear systems.
For radiation detection and measurement, Kolga manufactures shields for HPGe and NaI detectors, as well as low-background counting chambers and gamma spectroscopy applications. These products can help create controlled environments for sensitive radiation measurements. Kolga also offers low-background lead for applications where background radiation can interfere with measurement accuracy.
Nuclear projects may require shielding components with specific shapes, openings, mounting features, or interfaces with existing instrumentation. Kolga’s casting, machining, and fabrication capabilities allow these requirements to be incorporated into the finished component rather than limiting the application to standard shielding forms.
Kolga can support projects from initial development and prototyping through production. This gives your engineering team a manufacturing resource for specialized nuclear shielding components, whether the requirement involves a single prototype, replacement component, or repeat production.
X-Ray Shielding for Industrial and Inspection Applications
Industrial X-ray systems require shielding that can work with the equipment and inspection process. Kolga manufactures X-Ray Shielding components for industrial imaging, non-destructive testing, quality control, scanning, and other inspection applications.
Shielding may be incorporated into equipment housings, scanning systems, structural assemblies, or other areas where radiation containment is required. Kolga can manufacture lead shielding components and combine them with fabricated metal structures to create complete shielding assemblies.
We work with lead, tungsten, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other materials. Depending on the application, these materials can serve as the primary shielding material, structural support, exterior protection, or part of a multi-layer assembly.
Our machining and fabrication capabilities also support complex shielding geometries. Multi-axis CNC machining can be used for components that require angled surfaces, openings, pockets, mounting features, or other detailed geometry. This gives you options for integrating X-Ray Shielding into existing equipment or a new system without relying on a standard component that may not fit the application.
Electron Microscope Lead Shielding
Electron microscope installations can require specialized shielding to reduce external radiation interference and help control X-rays generated during equipment operation. Kolga manufactures Electron Microscope Lead Shielding for laboratories, research facilities, semiconductor applications, materials analysis, and other environments using electron microscopy equipment.
Our shielding assemblies can combine low-background lead with copper and tin layers and a stainless steel exterior. This construction provides a practical approach for applications where shielding performance, equipment integration, and physical durability are important.
- Low-background lead can serve as the primary shielding material for sensitive applications.
- Copper and tin layers can be incorporated to address secondary radiation effects within the shielding assembly.
- Stainless steel exteriors can provide structural protection and a durable finished surface.
We can manufacture Electron Microscope Lead Shielding around the equipment layout and available installation space. Its casting, machining, and fabrication capabilities support specialized components as well as larger shielding assemblies. This is useful when shielding must accommodate an existing microscope configuration, surrounding equipment, access requirements, or specific mounting locations.
Medical Device Shielding
Medical imaging equipment can require shielding components that fit precisely within the overall device. Kolga manufactures Medical device Shielding for applications including CT scanners, X-ray equipment, radiation housings, detector assemblies, and collimator-related components.
Kolga can produce lead and tungsten shielding components using multi-axis CNC machining, lead casting, CNC turning, drilling, boring, fabrication, and assembly. These capabilities allow shielding components to be produced in the shapes and dimensions required for integration into medical equipment.
For medical device manufacturers, this can include support during product development, prototyping, and production. Whether you need a machined shielding component, cast part, or larger fabricated assembly, Kolga can work from your specifications and application requirements.
Medical device Shielding can also be incorporated into existing equipment designs where available space, mounting points, component geometry, or other mechanical considerations affect the shielding configuration. Kolga’s manufacturing capabilities give medical equipment manufacturers a practical source for specialized shielding components that must fit within a larger device assembly.
Custom Radiation Shield Manufacturing Capabilities
Kolga supports Custom Radiation Shield projects with manufacturing capabilities that cover several stages of production. Its team provides product development and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) support, custom mold design, lead casting, multi-axis CNC machining, CNC turning, metal fabrication, welding, and assembly.
This combination of capabilities allows us to manufacture radiation shielding components from cast lead or tungsten through finished, machined, and assembled products. For complex components, multi-axis machining provides additional flexibility for producing required geometries, interfaces, openings, and mounting features.
Lead casting can be used to produce shielding components in application-specific forms before machining brings the part to its required dimensions. CNC machining can then provide the precision needed for interfaces and other functional features. Fabrication and welding capabilities further support larger structures, housings, and assemblies.
By combining casting, machining, and fabrication under one manufacturing operation, Kolga can support projects that require more than a simple shielding plate or block. Customers can work with a manufacturer capable of addressing both the shielding material and the mechanical construction of the finished component.
Additional Industries and Custom Applications
Nuclear power, X-Ray Shielding, Electron Microscope Lead Shielding, and Medical device Shielding represent key application areas, but Kolga also works with customers in other industries. Our capabilities support government, defense, research, industrial, homeland security, and other specialized applications requiring radiation shielding.
Some projects may involve equipment or requirements that do not fit neatly into a standard shielding category. A customer may need a shielding component incorporated into an existing machine, a low-background enclosure for research, a detector housing, or a fabricated assembly combining several materials and manufacturing processes.
If your project has a specialized shielding requirement that does not fit one of these categories, contact us to discuss the application, equipment, materials, drawings, and manufacturing requirements. The team can review your project and determine how its capabilities may support the required shielding component or assembly.
Talk to Kolga About Your Custom Radiation Shield Application
Whether you are developing new equipment, modifying an existing system, or requiring a specialized shielding component for production, contact Kolga LLC to discuss your project and determine the right manufacturing approach for your radiation shielding requirements.