Description of Radiation Protection X-ray Lead Curtain

Radiation protection X-ray lead curtains are mobile radiation-shielding devices made from flexible protective materials. Serving as a vital component of radiation protection systems in construction, medical, and industrial sectors, these curtains are primarily used to block the penetration of X-rays and other forms of ionizing radiation, thereby establishing temporary or semi-permanent safety barriers. Their core composition consists of rolled lead products or a composite of high-purity lead sheeting and a flexible substrate; leveraging the high density (approximately 11.34 g/cm³) and high atomic number of lead, they effectively absorb and attenuate radiation energy through physical mechanisms such as the photoelectric effect and Compton scattering. Compared to traditional fixed installations—such as lead doors, lead-lined walls, and lead glass—lead curtains offer significant advantages, including ease of installation, mobility, versatility, and reusability, making them particularly suitable for radiation-related operations requiring frequent access, space efficiency, or temporary isolation.

Application of Radiation Protection X-ray Lead Curtain

Radiology Room Isolation: Used for temporary partitioning between the control room and the examination room in CT, X-ray, and DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography) suites to block the leakage of scattered radiation.

Bedside Protection: Utilized during bedside X-ray imaging in emergency departments or hospital wards, lead screens combined with lead curtains provide immediate protection for personnel in the patient's vicinity.

Nuclear Medicine Departments: Employed for localized shielding in areas where radiopharmaceuticals are dispensed or injections are administered, protecting medical staff from gamma and X-ray exposure.

Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Enables rapid setup of temporary protective barriers when servicing pipes or equipment containing radiation sources in nuclear power plants or nuclear industrial facilities, providing an alternative to costly, complex permanent walls.

Temporary Work Zones: Suitable for sites involving radioactive waste handling, specialized radiation experiments, and other temporary tasks, enabling flexible area isolation.

Security Screening Equipment: Black lead curtains are installed at the entry and exit points of X-ray security scanners in locations such as airports and subways to shield against internal X-rays, preventing radiation hazards to operators and passengers.

Specification of Radiation Protection X-ray Lead Curtain

Maximum height: 1490mm

Minimum height: 890mm

Panel width: 610mm

Wheel size: 80mm

Lead equivalent: 0.50mm Pb

Packing Method: 7-ply Cardboard Box

Packing Dimension: 72 x 85 x 27

Gross weight: 10 kg

Assembly Required