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Tungsten vs Lead: The Benefits of Each
When it comes to radiation protection, selecting the right shielding material is crucial to ensure safety and compliance. Two of the most commonly used materials are tungsten and lead, each offering distinct advantages depending on the application. Tungsten: The Modern Choice for Precision and Safety Tungsten shielding is highly valued in applications where precision is…
Best Practices for Pharmaceutical Containment Maintenance
In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the integrity of containment systems is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a crucial component of ensuring the safety and efficacy of your products. Pharmaceutical containment systems are designed to control the exposure of products and personnel to unwanted contaminants and conditions. Proper maintenance of these systems, such as pharmaceutical…
Understanding Gamma and Alpha Radiation
Radiation protection is a critical need in industries and environments where exposure to radioactive materials is a risk. Two of the most common types of radiation are gamma and alpha radiation, and each presents unique challenges that require specific protective measures. By taking the time to understand the differences between gamma and alpha radiation and…
Frontida Case Study
In 2019, Lancs Industries began a supplier partnership with Frontida BioPharm Inc. (Frontida was subsequently acquired by Adare Pharma Solutions in 2021.) Lancs worked with Frontida to conceive, design, and manufacture numerous containment products that are used to protect personnel during the manufacturing and production of its oral pharmaceutical formulations. Site-Specific Pharmaceutical Containment Products Using…
Lancs Industries Move to Albuquerque
Lancs Industries’ Move to Albuquerque Paves Way for Unprecedented Growth Lancs Industries’ 2021 relocation from Kirkland, Washington, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, marked an exciting new chapter focused on expanding production capacity and national growth. This strategic move, while challenging, positioned Lancs Industries for immense business success over the next decade and beyond. As President Lewis…
Visit Lancs Industries at the Contract Pharma Conference September 21-22!
Lancs Industries will be an Exhibitor at and Sponsor of the 22nd Annual Contract Pharma Contracting & Outsourcing Conference September 21-22, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Please stop by booth #61 to see the latest innovations in custom pharmaceutical containment and isolation manufacturing and learn about our products for manufacturing efficiency and workplace…
The Process of Radioactive Waste Incineration
To protect the health of our environment and our communities, the proper storage and disposal of radioactive waste are critical. There are several methods for disposing of radioactive waste, including near-surface disposal, deep geological disposal, reprocessing, and mined repositories. In this blog, we’re focusing on incineration. Radioactive waste incineration was part of a major news…
3 Things You Should Know About Radiation Suits
The first thing to know is that not all radiation is harmful. Some forms of radiation, such as power lines, low-frequency microwaves and infrared waves are everyday sources of radiation, but in their low-frequency forms, they are harmless. Other forms of radiation, such as x-rays, atomic weapons energy, and many radioactive elements are considered ionizing.…
Common Sources of Everyday Radiation
From the soil below to the cosmos above, all living beings are constantly exposed to radiation. Yet most of us humans give little thought to the natural and man-made sources of radiation in our environment. According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the average American is exposed to about 620 millirems of radiation each year from…