Importance of radiation safety in industrial NDT
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a critical engineering method used to detect internal defects in materials without damaging their structure. Industrial X-Ray and Gamma Ray equipment used in this process operate at much higher energy levels (kV and MeV values) compared to medical devices.
These high energy levels pose severe radiation exposure risks for NDT operators and other workers on site. It is a regulatory requirement to use shielding equipment with appropriate thickness and performance.
Shielding equipment used in NDT environments
In industrial sites and NDT testing labs, a combination of personal protective wear and area zign zih zırhlama (shielding) solutions is implemented:
- Heavy-duty industrial lead aprons with high lead equivalency (usually 0.50 mm Pb and above)
- Thick lead curtains to surround the exposure zone and contain scattered radiation
- Mobile lead barriers on wheels for easy positioning on the shop floor
- Complementary thyroid and gonad shields for operators
Material selection for industrial conditions
NDT testing is often performed in dusty, oily, and rugged construction or workshop environments. Therefore, the outer fabric of industrial aprons and curtains must be highly resistant to tearing, abrasion, and easy to wipe down. Using waterproof materials increases product durability.
At Oley Medical Products, we manufacture high-purity lead shielding curtains, heavy paravan linings, and industrial-grade protective aprons matching demanding industrial NDT site conditions.