Medical X-Ray Protective Screen — What You’re Actually Buying

If you source radiation shielding for a hospital, imaging center, or dental clinic, here's what matters with this unit — broken down the way a procurement person actually evaluates equipment.

The frame and panels are brushed 304 stainless steel, inside and out. That's a deliberate choice. Powder-coated frames chip, plastic housings crack, and both end up in the landfill inside a few years. Stainless wipes down with hospital-grade disinfectant, resists corrosion, and keeps a clean, professional appearance through heavy daily use. Behind the stainless face is a 0.5 mmPb lead sheet — a full, consistent shielding layer across every panel, not just partial coverage.

The main panel is 1800 mm tall by 840 mm wide, with two hinged side wings at 380 mm each. Angle them around an exam table for a wrap-around barrier, fold one back for a narrow hallway, or collapse the whole unit flat against a wall when it's not needed. The seam between each panel is sealed with a 0.5 mmPb lead curtain, so scatter radiation doesn't find its way through the gaps — a detail a lot of cheaper screens skip.

The observation window measures 120 by 170 mm and uses high-lead optical glass matched to the same 0.5 mmPb equivalent. The glass is clear — no yellow tint, no spots, no bubbles, no internal impurities — so staff can keep eyes on the patient during exposure without stepping out from behind the shield.

Six casters on this unit: two swivel wheels at the front of the main panel, two locking swivel wheels at the rear, and one swivel wheel under each side wing. The rear locks hold the screen solid during an exposure, and the silent-bearing wheels roll quietly down corridors without disturbing patients. The six-wheel spread also means it tracks straight when you push it — no fishtailing, no fighting to keep it on course.

Stainless construction means fewer replacements over the life of the unit. A standard 0.5 mmPb lead equivalent slots directly into your existing radiation safety protocol — no special exemptions, no extra paperwork. And the folding footprint keeps storage simple when the screen is between procedures.

This is a daily-use workhorse screen, built for departments that run a high volume of exposures and need shielding equipment that keeps up.