Lead aprons are critical pieces of equipment when working with radiation. Whether you are completing an x-ray, fluoroscopy, or something else, a lead apron can protect you from long-term health issues.
When looking at lead aprons, however, you may have several questions. For starters, you may wonder how they actually work. But going beyond the mechanics, you may have some more basic questions about lead aprons. For example, you may wonder how much lead aprons actually weigh. Whether you will be wearing lead aprons in the course of your job or are simply curious, this is a question that you may want to be answered.
Simply put, lead aprons can vary in weight. But if we were to provide a range, we would say that they weigh between five and twenty-five pounds. Depending on your own weight, they can feel fairly heavy or not heavy at all.
But to go one step further, the weight of lead aprons varies on certain variables. This includes things like apron style, the material used in the apron, the amount of lead protection in the apron, and the size of the apron. There are some rules of thumb here. For instance, generally speaking, the bigger the size of the apron, the heavier that it will be. However, to get a precise answer, you’ll need to look at the specific lead apron that you want.
That being said, our team is happy to personalize lead aprons according to your individual needs. For instance, you can create lead aprons based on different types of materials. Materials that you can select include lightweight lead, lightweight lead blend, and lead free. You can also choose different protection levels. They include 0.25mm PB, 0.35mm PB, and 0.5mm PB. As if that weren’t enough, you can even choose between different styles, colors, and sizes. If you need an example of the different personalized options at your disposal, click here.
We recognize that your needs may be different from others. Because of this, we are happy to work with you and your organization to create the best possible lead apron for you. This also includes the weight of your lead aprons. Whether weight is an important variable or not, we can create custom lead aprons so that you can stay protected and focus on the work that is in front of you.
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Our entire team at AttenuTech is here to help you find the best lead apron for your needs. Whether you need a lead apron that weighs five pounds or twenty-five pounds, you can count on us to create the best possible solution. If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to contact us here.