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Containment Tent For Energy Solutions & SPRU

  Earlier this year, Lancs Industries had the opportunity to design, manufacture, and assemble a specialized containment tent for EnergySolutions. This innovative containment tent was critical to operations at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, specifically for the Separations Process Research Unit (SPRU) cleanup project. The large-scale containment tent, measuring an impressive 18 feet in width,…

Glovebag Training & Fabrication Seminar from PVNGS

Glovebag Training & Fabrication Seminar from PVNGS

Lancs Industries recently hosted six members of the ALARA Planning, Radiation Protection, Maintenance, RP Training and Weld team from the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) in Wintersburg, Arizona for a three day glovebag training and fabrication seminar at our Kirkland, Washington manufacturing facility. The session included two full days of custom glove bag design,…

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Lancs Acquires BOP/Barrier Filters

Founded in 1998, BOP Filter/Barriers has manufactured the leading flexible high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) grade filter in contamination and particulate control applications for nuclear and pharmaceutical environments. Lancs Industries has used these filters for over 10 years, and will continue BOP’s excellence in quality manufacturing in our Albuquerque, New Mexico facility. Lancs and its…

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How to Change Out a Glove That Has a Hole in it After Contamination

In the event a containment glove becomes damaged during use, it must be changed using the proper protocols. Even a relatively minor tear or cut can result in exposure to toxic elements. Fortunately, changing gloves in containment systems is relatively straightforward, provided you have the right information. From a general safety perspective, gloves must always…

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How To Install Gloves in a Glove Bag

Installing a Glove in a Containment Unit The installation of a glove in a containment unit is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of the containment system, especially when dealing with hazardous materials or environments. This process involves careful attention to detail to ensure the glove provides a secure, leak-proof barrier. Following these steps…

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Welcome to the Lancs Blog

We started this blog as a forum for Lancs to stay in touch with our customers as we share hot topics, industry news and company events. Visit us each week to learn about new products and services, check out the answers to frequent technical questions, discuss best practices, and see upcoming events. We hope you…