Lead Lined Door Hardware Requirements

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Lead lined door hardware requirements.

Adequate hinging is required to carry the heavy loads imposed by the lead lining. Because every project is different vt offers several specialty door products to set your project a part. Lead lined vision frames for doors 8 standard sizes custom sizes available includes impact resistant x ray safety glass fits 1 3 4 thick lead lined doors many protective shielding levels available typically ready to ship in only 3 to 5 working days fire rated frames carried in 3 standard sizes up. Since standard lead layers vary check with door manufacturer an.

The lead thickness required for proper shielding must be determined by a licensed physicist. Lead thresholds and or lead lined door sweeps are required at the bottom of door openings when a gap of 2 5cm 1 inch or more exists between the bottom of the door and the floor. Hardware that fits into openings in the door and frame should be suitable to maintain the integrity of the closure. When scheduling lead lined frames i will state where the lead is to be installed on the frame either the wide or narrow side of the unequal rabbet frame.

But the standard hinges should work and not hit the lead lining in the door. Do not use standard butts. Pivots or continuous hinges should be used with lead lined doors because of the weight. Lead sheets available in 1 32 to 1 4 thickness integrated into door and frame for strength and vandal resistance vertically steel stiffened doors for added strength and durability standard 1 3 4 thick doors accommodate standard hardware continuously welded seamless door edge and lead lined frame.

Door lockset hardware should be lead lined if lead value requirement is more than 1 16 thick or if specified. Lead sheets available in 1 32 to 1 thickness integrated into door and frame for strength and vandal resistance lead thicknesses beyond 1 4 available upon request vertically steel stiffened doors for added strength and durability consult factory for. Pitts little lead lined doors are typically 1 thick with lead thickness ranging from 1 32 to 3 8 with the door thickness customarily increasing with lead over 1 8 thick. Hardware requirements for lead lined doors.

These openings accomplish the important task of reliably containing radiation in sensitive areas. Extreme care must be taken when applying any item to a lead lined door or frame that the fasteners do not penetrate that lead lining. There are special lite kits so check with your door manufacturer. With popular door options such as lead lined or bullet resistance vt s quality and attention to detail is never a question.