Our customers have entrusted us with their unique, most challenging needs in lead and lead-based products and services for more than a century. Working with our customers to understand their requirements over time has enabled us to acquire extensive experience in industries where experience matters. The results speak for themselves: solutions that are custom-crafted with precision and that meet and exceed international standards.
Our world class services include:
Lead Burning
Canada Metal offers industry-leading lead-burning capabilities, with a heritage of expertise in the design, fabrication, repair and installation of lead products and components. Our lead burning services are performed using stringent safety protocols, and are provided in-house and on-site. Over a century of experience in lead-burning enables us to undertake complex projects and deliver precision-crafted solutions in a limitless range of industries and environments.
Lead Filling
We bring over a century of experience and know-how to lead filling for the nuclear industry, using lead that meets or surpasses ASTM B29-03-L50021 standards. Our facilities have the capacity to accomplish single pours of up to 20 tons with 0% porosity. Our expertise extends to all types of lead filling, including nuclear storage containers, flasks and handling equipment. Ultrasonic testing (UT) and Radiation testing (RT) are also available at our facilities. Our quality assurance program guarantees that our work meets the highest nuclear industry standards for radiation protection.
Babbitting
Canada Metal provides specialized babbitting services for new bearings and re-babbitting or babbitt bearing repair services to repair and restore used bearings to service. We guarantee a min. adhesion of 85% on bearings babbitted by Canada Metal. As we manufacture the alloys, we can provide customized service for customers’ specific requirements and applications. We can provide a rapid turnaround to minimize customer downtime in breakdown situations. Contact us today to find out more about our services.
Lead Lamination
Canada Metal offers specialized lamination of sheet lead, bonded to plywood, drywall, cement board, steel and other materials, ready for use in environments where radiation protection is required. Our laminated products are subject to independent testing to ensure quality and performance.
Lead Extrusion
Our engineers and product designers bring deep knowledge of lead processes to lead rolling, drawing and extrusion technologies to produce plates, bars, wire and tubing and specialty alloys for a variety of applications across a broad range of industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lead lining is the process of applying lead sheets or plates to surfaces to provide radiation shielding or corrosion resistance. It is commonly used in medical facilities (like X-ray rooms), nuclear power plants, and industrial settings where radiation or chemical exposure is a concern.
Lead filling is essential in industries where voids or cavities in equipment or structures need to be sealed with a dense, durable material. This technique is frequently used in the maritime, nuclear, and construction sectors to add weight, prevent corrosion, or block radiation. Canada Metal can do everything from small 1kg fills to huge 25 tonnes or greater fills.
Lead welding, also known as lead burning, is a specialized technique that uses a gas flame to join lead components without the use of filler rods. Unlike traditional welding, lead welding requires precise temperature control and experienced technicians to ensure leak-proof and corrosion-resistant seals. Only qualified individuals with appropriate PPE should perform lead burning.
Lead burning is a form of lead welding where pure lead parts are fused together using an oxy-acetylene torch. It’s crucial for applications that demand seamless joints, such as in chemical tanks, radiation shielding, and water containment systems, due to its durability and non-corrosive properties.
Yes, when performed by certified professionals using proper safety protocols, lead lining is safe and compliant with industry regulations. Canada Metal works to the specifications provided by its customers.
Absolutely. At Canada Metal, we offer customized lead burning solutions tailored to your project’s specifications, whether it’s for radiation shielding, leak-proof containers, or architectural applications.
Canada Metal has decades of experience delivering precision-engineered lead solutions. Our team of experts ensures top-quality workmanship in lead filling, lead lining, and lead welding to meet stringent industry demands across Canada.