Other X-Ray Glass Products

Ray-Bar Easy Clean X-Ray Glass

Features and Options for Easy Clean X-Ray Glass

• Over 40 standard sizes up to 48" x 96"
• Reduces maintenance
• Increases longevity of product
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Available with lead lined frames for walls

Easy Clean X-Ray Glass is a proprietary treatment developed for our X-ray glass products as a permanent invisible coating that will never peel off or scale. This is not a surface-applied "film"; once treated, it provides a very smooth and durable surface that repels water and oil-based liquids or stains. It resists dirt deposits, oxidation, UV exposure, corrosion, and wear from ongoing glass cleaning processes. Cleaning and maintenance are made up to 90% easier using only clean water or a non-abrasive liquid glass cleaner and a soft, clean microfiber cloth, greatly extending the life of X-ray glass in a medical environment.

What are the Advantages of Ray-Bar Easy Clean X-Ray Glass Over Untreated X-Ray Glass?

Untreated X-ray glass surfaces are inherently soft and porous compared to regular plate glass and may potentially absorb mineral deposits, stains, chemical cleaners, soaps, grime, and dirt. This makes it more challenging to maintain. Discoloration, haze, or a foggy appearance may ensue, reducing the medical technician's view of the patient and medical imaging procedures.

Ray-Bar Easy Clean X-ray glass provides such superior protection that it also assists in preventing the build-up of mold and harmful germs and bacteria, thus promoting a more sterile environment and contributing to the overall infection control program in medical facilities. This invisible, permanent treatment coating is only a few molecules thick and completely transparent, so it does not change the quality or visual appearance of the clear X-ray glass surface and allows the exact same level of light transmission.

This invisible coating treatment cannot be removed except by an abrasive process such as sand blasting or by using abrasive cleaners. However, there still would not be a visible difference where the coating was worn away and that area would be simply harder to clean than the remaining coated and treated areas. Although this special coating increases the service life and quality of X-ray glass, it does not make the glass scratch-proof or abuse-proof. Ray-Bar's "Easy Clean" X-ray glass coating is recommended as a uniquely valuable option that is readily available on all levels of Ray-Bar's radiation shielding X-ray glass products.

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Ray-Bar Ultra-Clear X-Ray Glass

• Ultra clear colorless x-ray glass
• Many sizes available up to 42" x 84"
• Provides 0.5mm protective lead equivalent
• For Dental and Mammography applications
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames for wall and door applications

Ultra-Clear X-Ray Glass provides low-energy X-ray gamma shielding of 0.5mm lead equivalency per layer without any oxide discoloration or yellow hue typical of all other X-ray lead glass available today. This is the perfect choice when a very clear view of the patient or medical procedures is required or for showcase facilities.

Applications for Ultra-Clear X-Ray Glass

This product is ideal for dental and mammography applications but can also be configured for medical imaging control window uses. This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance.

*See these photo comparisons of X-Ray Lead Glass and Ultra-Clear X-Ray Glass.

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Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass Discs

• Available from 1/4" to 24" diameters
• Several radiation shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant

Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass Discs are custom fabricated for shielded viewports. Discs are available from diameters as small as 0.25" (1/4") up to 14" with a standard diameter tolerance of +/- 0.010" and diameters from 14" to 24" with a tolerance of +/- 0.125".

This product is available in lead shielding equivalencies of 2mm, 2.4mm, 3.2mm, and 3.7mm for use in non-destructive testing, vacuum chambers, cabinets, inspection processes, hot cells, and glove box applications. Material thickness ranges are from 5/16' to 1/2" (depending upon the lead shielding equivalency requirements).

This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance.

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Ray-Bar Machined X-Ray Glass

Machined X-Ray Glass

• For special shapes or custom designs
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant

Machined X-Ray Glass is a specialized shielding product, part, or component in an endless variety of sizes and configurations. Custom Shaped X-Ray Glass offers options such as thru-holes, cut-outs, radiused inside and outside corners, grooves, and notches shaped to your specifications and tolerances in a single prototype or production product. Available in standard 1.6mm, 2mm, and 2.4mm lead equivalency values up to 150 kVp energies.

This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance. Safety glass provides additional safety and durability with either standard seamed edges or optional sanded, polished, chamfered, beveled, or radiused edge treatments.

Applications for Machined X-Ray Glass

This exclusive Ray-Bar machined X-ray lead glass product offering is a very versatile and unique shielding product for medical imaging, nuclear medicine, industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) X-ray, or Radiation Therapy and Oncology shielding applications. It also serves as a specialized radiation shielding component to security screening or equipment manufacturers offering shielding safety for a view of medical, security, quality assurance, or industrial procedures.

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Ray-Bar Curved X-Ray Glass

Curved X-Ray Glass

• Manufactured for specialized applications
• Custom radiuses and designs
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant

Curved X-Ray Glass Sizes

Curved X-Ray Glass is available in a variety of custom radiused sizes. Available in standard 1.6mm, 2mm, and 2.4mm lead equivalency values up to 150 kVp energies. This exclusive Ray-Bar Curved X-Ray Lead Glass product offers a versatile and unique shielding product for X-ray imaging, lower energy Hot Lab, Nuclear Medicine, or Isotopic table top shielding applications.

Curved X-Ray Safety Glass

This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance. Safety glass provides additional safety and durability with the options of seamed or polished edges or capped with stainless steel trim channels.

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Ray-Bar Laminated X-Ray Glass

• Over 40 sizes available up to 48" x 96"
• 4 protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames for wall applications

Laminated X-Ray Glass consists of an outer layer of 5/16" thick X-ray lead glass + an inter-layer of PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral), and + an outer layer of 1/8" plate glass for a total thickness of approximately 7/16". This glass provides 1/16" (1.6mm) lead equivalent for X-ray gamma radiation and a higher impact resistance than a single layer of standard X-Ray Glass.

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Ray-Bar Multi-Layer Laminated X-Ray Glass

• Utilized for higher radiation shielding requirements
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames

Multi-Layer Laminated X-Ray Glass is utilized for higher lead shielding equivalency requirements when a single layer of X-ray lead glass will not meet shielding requirements. Available from 2 to 16 layers of X-Ray Lead Glass (5/8" to 6") for lead shielding equivalencies of 1/8"(3.2mm) and up to 2"(38.1mm) for X-ray gamma radiation shielding applications such as in high energy isotopes, L-shields, viewports, hot labs, glove boxes, and hot cells. This special Laminated X-Ray Glass can also have plate glass laminated to both outside faces for scratch resistance and added durability.

Please note: This glass does not shield against thermal neutrons or fast neutrons.

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Ray-Bar X-Ray Shielded Insulated Glass Units (IGU)

• Provide insulation value, sound reduction or fire resistance
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Many options available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames for wall and door applications

X-ray lead glass units are dual-glazed with either ceramic fire rated glazing, x-ray lead glass or polycarbonate. These are ideal for unique specialty applications or meeting multiple requirements such as fire ratings (including hose stream tests), positive pressure, insulation values, energy efficiency, security or other high radiation conditions. Contact us for additional information.

This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance.

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Ray-Bar Cast X-Ray Lead Glass

• Utilized for higher radiation shielding requirements
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames

Cast X-Ray Lead Glass Blocks are available from 1" to 6" thick. Ideal for higher x-ray gamma radiation protective lead shielding equivalencies of 1/4" (6.35mm) up to 2" (50.8mm). Utilized for radiation therapy oncology, industrial NDT and nuclear shielding applications such as in high energy isotopes, L-shields, view ports, hot labs, glove boxes, nuclear medicine and hot cells. This product can also have plate glass laminated to both outside faces for added durability.

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HIPAA Patient Privacy Compliance (With Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass Products)

Ray-Bar can assist in the design and specification of specialized x-ray privacy glass. These products help the healthcare facility comply with Federal HIPAA patient privacy regulations designed to protect the privacy of the patient during the imaging process or other sensitive medical procedures.

Options of x-ray privacy glass include: frosted glass, patterned glass, internal blind units, and "mirrored" glass. These unique products provide radiation shielding while providing privacy. Another option is an electronic instantly switchable view from opaque to clear ("open" view or "closed" privacy) with internal mini or micro blinds.

See below for options in the privacy glass line.

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Ray-Bar X-Ray Switchable Privacy "Smart Glass"

X-Ray Privacy Glass

Ray-Bar X-Ray Privacy Glass is an electronic switchable privacy glass that provides radiation shielding with the ability to instantly change from clear to privacy "frosting," either manually or automatically activated. The advantage of providing both privacy and x-ray protection is vital to patient privacy in medical imaging procedures.

When the electronic low voltage current is off, the glass is a soft, opaque "frost." When the current is on, the glass is instantly clear for an unhindered view of the procedure and patient during diagnostic imaging or treatment.

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Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass Internal Mini Blind Units

• Provides selective privacy
• Assists meeting HIPAA Patient Privacy Regulations
• Low maintenance and dust free
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames

Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass with horizontal mini-blinds installed internally between glass panes as an Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) provides both radiation shielding protection and manual selective privacy features. This product is a sanitary unit that is virtually dust and maintenance-free, perfect for sterile medical imaging environments. X-ray glass internal blind units are provided with a magnetic controller for manual blind operation, providing a long service life of dependable operation.

This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance in compliance with International Building Codes IBC 2406 for glazing in Hazardous Locations.

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Ray-Bar X-Ray Frosted Glass

• Over 40 standard sizes for privacy applications
• Available Light, Medium and Full Frost
• Assists in properly meeting HIPAA Patient Privacy Regulations
• Fast 4 to 10 day standard fabrication
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames

Ray-Bar X-Ray Frosted Glass provides X-ray shielding and privacy needs in a variety of “white-frosted” opaque shades and patterns. This glass provides privacy while still allowing visual light transfer. Potential applications include dental, mammography, chiropractic, and other patient-sensitive privacy windows for x-ray medical imaging applications.

Door vision window frame units are also available as non-rated and UL fire-rated up to 90 minutes.

This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance in compliance with International Building Codes IBC 2406 for glazing in Hazardous Locations.

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Ray-Bar X-Ray Patterned Glass

• Over 40 standard sizes for privacy applications
• Available 12 standard patterns
• May assist in meeting HIPAA Privacy Regulations
• Fast 4 to 10 day standard fabrication
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames

Available in many smooth surface shades and design patterns, Ray-Bar X-Ray Patterned Glass provides X-ray shielding and semi-privacy. Examples are frosted vertical rib, vertical lined, checkered, squares, rice-paper, dots, and other standard patterns. Applications may include interior design or higher-end facilities where safety, function, aesthetics, and semi-privacy are important.

Door vision window frame units are also available, non-rated and UL fire-rated up to 90-minute.

This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance.

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Ray-Bar "Mirrored" X-Ray Glass

• Over 40 standard sizes for privacy applications
• Available Bronze, Gray or Silver
• Assists meeting HIPAA Patient Privacy Regulations
• 4 to 10 day standard fabrication
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames for door or wall applications

This special X-ray glass provides a reflective privacy aspect on the lighter side, also known as "two-way glass," "one-way mirror," or "two-way mirrored." The privacy mirroring effect is not truly "one-sided," as it will "mirror" on the greater light source side from either side of the glass. This is an excellent option for x-ray windows common to the exterior of a building, as during the daytime, it will provide a mirror face privacy finish on the exterior. This glass may also be utilized in a medical imaging control room window as long as the control room side is dimmed a minimum of 20% in relation to the X-ray imaging side.

Ray-Bar "Mirrored" X-Ray Glass is available in grey or bronze tint, and is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance.

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Ray-Bar "Encased" X-Ray Glass (Abuse Resistant-Security-Forced Entry Resistant)

• Utilized in high impact zones or high abuse areas
• Over 40 standard sizes
• 4 to 10 day standard fabrication
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames for wall and door applications

Ray-Bar X-Ray Glass is available "encased" in a clear abuse-resistant polymer with a clear scratch-resistant Teflon-coated surface. This increases the durability and product life for utilization in high-risk locations or environments. This product can be used in security applications when securely installed in an appropriate steel frame with tamper-proof fasteners in detention centers, jails, mental health or prison medical X-ray imaging rooms.

This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance. Ray-Bar "Encased" x-ray glass is not "impact proof" or "shatterproof" and cannot be utilized in fire-rated assemblies.

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Ray-Bar X-Ray Security Glass (High Impact Resistant-Security-Forced Entry Resistant)

• Utilized in security applications
• Over 40 standard sizes
• 4 to 10 day standard fabrication
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant
• Available with lead lined frames for wall and door applications

X-Ray Security Glass is designed for security applications that require radiation shielding and high impact resistance. It is incorporated into our composite assembly with a minimum 1/2" thick special high-impact clear polycarbonate glazing material bonded to both sides. When properly installed, this impact-resistant glass provides a much higher level of security than other conventional glazing products. It can be provided in various lead shielding equivalencies and certain ballistic-resistant designs. However, this product is not compatible with fire-rated assemblies.

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Ray-Bar Low-E X-Ray Glass Assemblies and Insulated Glass Units (IGUs)

Low-E X-Ray Glass

Features and Options for Low-E X-Ray Glass

• Over 40 standard sizes for exterior applications
• Blocks 50% radiant heat transfer
• Many protective shielding levels available
• Optional Impact Resistant

Low-E X-Ray Glass provides X-ray shielding protective qualities and efficient filtering. This glass blocks 50% or more of exterior source solar ultraviolet radiant heat while maintaining 50% clear view visible light transmission. This glass is an excellent option for X-ray windows common to the exterior of a building because it will reduce the X-ray imaging room's total solar heat gain, thereby decreasing energy consumption.

This glass is not a reflective "mirrored" product. Ray-Bar Low-E X-ray glass is available in many lead equivalency shielding values. This product is also available as X-Ray Safety Glass, which meets ANSI Z.97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat 2 requirements for impact resistance.

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Lead Acrylic/Clear Pb Lead Plastic

Lead Acrylic

• Lead acrylic availablility has become too unstable in the United States and will no longer be offered by Ray-Bar. Lead glass has much faster and dependable shipment times and is far more cost effective and clearer

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Contact Us to Order Custom X-Ray Glass Products for Your Application

If you need superior radiation shielding solutions for a medical, hospital, or industrial NDT facility, look no further than Ray-Bar Engineering. Ray-Bar is a trusted global leader in designing and manufacturing X-ray protection and radiation shielding materials for medical, hospital, and industrial NDT environments. With over 80 years of expertise, Ray-Bar offers a full range of USA-made products and X-ray lead glass accessories that comply with all applicable US and international radiation safety and building standards.

Contact us or request a quote to learn how Ray-Bar can provide comprehensive radiation shielding solutions tailored to your application's needs. To view our full line of industry-leading radiation protective products, visit Ray-Bar Engineering Corporation today.