Corning® Med-X® LT Glass
A revolutionary product developed within the last two years, Corning® Med-X® LT Glass is a thin, lightweight, scratch-resistant, and impact safety rated material for use in radiation shielding windows, and as an alternative to acrylic barriers.
Corning® Med-X® LT Glass is available in low volume or higher volume repeat sizes, with a maximum finished size of up to 40” x 60”. Corning® Med-X® LT Glass is registered as compliant with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and McGrory Glass, Inc. is the only FDA Registered Medical Device Manufacturer; Repackager/Relabeler of FDA Registered radiation shielding glass.
Technical Details
- Corning® Med-X® LT Glass offers excellent radiation protection performance: 1.2 mm Pb to 2.6 mm Pb lead equivalence at 150 kV tested according to international standard IEC 61 331:2014.
- Corning® Med-X® LT Glass is qualified with the most stringent Impact Safety standards for glazing: EN 12600 (Europe) and Cat II CFR Part 16 #1201 (United States).
- Compared to current solutions on the market, Corning® Med-X® LT Glass is up to 10 kg/m2 lighter.
- Wide range of lead equivalents, from 1.2 millimeters to 2.6 millimeters.
- Available in large sizes up to 40” x 60”, cut specifically to customer requirements (with cut edges ground or finished with safety chamfers).
- Laminated Corning® Med-X® LT x-ray glass shielding products will meet CPSC 16CFR 1201 Cat.#2 Safety Glazing Standards.
- Laminated Corning® Med-X® LT x-ray glass shielding products are not float glass, and are not tested to meet the ASTM 1172 / Float Glass Products Standard.
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Shielding Characteristics
| Thickness of Lead Glass | Shielding Performance @150 KV | Thickness | Weight ratio | Radiation Shielding | Safety Impact Glazing | Abrasion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0-5.5 mm | 1.2 mmPb | 6.9 to 8.9 mm | 29 to 38 kg/m2 | IEC 61 331: 2014 international standards, data provided by the Public Health of England (PHE) | EN 12600, 1B1 class** Cat. 2 – CPSC 16 CFR 1201*** | ASTM F735-94 (3,600 cycles, Corundum sand) |
| 5.0-6.5 mm | 1.5 mmPb | 7.9 to 9.9 mm | 29 to 38 kg/m2 | IEC 61 331: 2014 international standards, data provided by the Public Health of England (PHE) | EN 12600, 1B1 class** Cat. 2 – CPSC 16 CFR 1201*** | ASTM F735-94 (3,600 cycles, Corundum sand) |
| 5.7-7.0 mm | 1.7 mmPb | 8.6 mm to 10.4 mm | 32 to 41 kg/m2 | IEC 61 331: 2014 international standards, data provided by the Public Health of England (PHE) | EN 12600, 1B1 class** Cat. 2 – CPSC 16 CFR 1201*** | ASTM F735-94 (3,600 cycles, Corundum sand) |
| 7.0-8.5 mm | 2.1 mmPb | 9.9 to 11.9 mm | 38 to 48 kg/m2 | IEC 61 331: 2014 international standards, data provided by the Public Health of England (PHE) | EN 12600, 1B1 class** Cat. 2 – CPSC 16 CFR 1201*** | ASTM F735-94 (3,600 cycles, Corundum sand) |
| 8.5-10.0 mm | 2.6 mmPb | 11.4 to 13.4 mm | 45 to 55 kg/m2 | IEC 61 331: 2014 international standards, data provided by the Public Health of England (PHE) | EN 12600, 1B1 class** Cat. 2 – CPSC 16 CFR 1201*** | ASTM F735-94 (3,600 cycles, Corundum sand) |
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We are honored to partner with Corning. A world leader in Radiation Shielding Glass, Corning’s scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place them at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Their sustained investment in research, development, and invention means they’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges.
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