ABOSN has been used as neutron shielding manufacturer for over 30+ years.
Our borated polyethylene is the material of choice when it comes to neutron shielding protection.
Check for voids and foreign materials using a Fluoroscopic X-Ray machine.
Capable of performing all packaging and shipping requirements
Audited by the Navy Nuclear, Electric Boat and Northrup Grumman every 2 years with no findings.
100% Visual Inspections are performed on all material.
Cutting and machining of borated polyethylene to your specs.
UHMW NATURAL SHEET Size:
2000x1000x(6-300)mm 3050x3050x(6-300)mm
5040x1330x(6-300)mm 4730x1230x(6-300)mm
3050x1220x(6-300)mm 6050x1820x(6-300)mm
3030x1550x(6-300)mm 4520x2000x(6-300)mm
Any size within the standard size is available .
Borated Polyethylene Neutron Shielding ADVANTAGES
Lower cost than lead
Lighter weight than lead
Replaces lead in nuclear shielding applications
Standard is 5% boron by weight – HDPE base material
Can be certified to Mil-P-23536 A Type B (1/2%, 1%, or 2% Boron by weight)
Mil-P-23536 certified material is inspected per Mil-I-45208 A
Borated Polyethylene Neutron Shielding APPLICATIONS
MRI Rooms
Nuclear Submarines
Containment Cabinets
Cancer Treatment Facilities
Nuclear or Radiation Shielding
X-Ray Rooms
Imaging Machines
Containment Boxes
Nuclear Power Plants
Linear Particle Accelerators
