In the development and construction of a lead vault or for significant levels of radiation shielding, lead blocks provide a versatile and effective option. There are different types of lead blocks for sale, and knowing what you need as well as the mistakes to avoid allows any company to get the best price on small or large volume orders of blocks or bricks.
Compare Prices
This may seem obvious, but taking the time to call and get quotes from various types of companies offering lead blocks for sale is highly effective in saving on the cost of the material.
When comparing companies, do not forget to call directly to lead companies. There are companies with an entire selection of lead products, and these are the companies with their own manufacturing and shipping facilities. This can dramatically reduce the cost of both the lead blocks for sale as well as the freight, particularly with the companies offering multiple warehouses across the US. Shipping from the nearest warehouse can save significantly on the total cost of the order.
Buy From One Supplier
Top manufacturers of lead products offer both flat as well as interlocking lead blocks or bricks. Each manufacturer may have slightly different specifications on these products, and they may also have different levels of quality control in production.
By choosing an industry leader as well as buying all of the blocks or bricks from the same manufacturer, even slight differences in size will not be a problem. When purchasing from multiple suppliers, even small differences in the size of the blocks or bricks will make assembly of the vault, wall or structure more complicated, with a greater risk of some areas that do not provide the radiation protection required for the facility or the application.
