Lead, metals and plastics are used in many applications.
Lead is a very soft metal and can be easily shaped into lead wire, lead ribbon or extruded into a variety of shapes of constant cross-section Lead Wire Lead Solder is often formed into lead wire for easy handling and storage. Lead wire in highly pure form is commonly used in the semiconductor industry in … Read more
Lead Bar Stock, Lead Rods, Lead Tubes and Lead Rounds Lead tube is very resistant to corrosion; that’s why lead pipes still bearing the insignia of Roman emperors, are still around today. Lead Bar stock and Lead Rod has been used in a many industrial applications including electrical interconnection in computers, lighting equipment, motor leads, … Read more
Lead Lining for reactors, Chemical Plants and X-Ray Rooms The lead lining of Reactors, Storage Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Lead Valves and Lead tanks and other components is an effective way of taking advantage of the corrosion and radiation resistance properties of lead. In many chemical plants, lead is used to line the inside of pipes, … Read more
The eponymous babbitt is named after Isaac Babbitt Babbitt formulated a metal alloy in 1839 that was successfully used as the bearing surface in metal bearings. Also know as Babbitt metal, white metal or bearing metal, the exact formulation invented by Babbitt is not know, however several compositions have been created, some common ones involve … Read more
Lead Alloy bullets and Bullet Rounds A lead bullet is a projectile. Thousands of years ago lead bullets were fired from slings but since the mid fourteenth century bullet has meant a projectile fired from a firearm. The original meaning of the word comes from the French “boulette” or “small ball” because early bullets were … Read more
Lead Wool consists of chemical grade lead drawn in long, fine strands, it is made by scratching fine strands from the surface of a lead disc. These strands are often twisted together into rope. This lead averages about 2½ ft. to one pound. The lead wool is used to seal flanged connections, cast iron, cement … Read more
T caps are perfect for the inclement wet weather and harsh winters of New England and the northern states. If Leakage and moisture penetration is caused by building movement or settlement with resultant “joint checking”, your stone caulk/sealant needs some assistance. Unknown building movement is among the primary causes of joint caulk/ sealant failure. To … Read more
Lead lined sheetrock and lead lined plywood are materials typically used in the construction of radiation shielded rooms. Depending on the specification requirements one or the other will typically be selected. Usually Lead Plywood will be recommended in applications where a lead sheet thickness greater than 1/8” is required, whereas Lead Sheetrock will be used … Read more
Lead Roof Flashing Lead flashing is used in roofing systems to eliminate leaks at intersections and roof edges. The most common locations for lead roof flashing include Roof joints, valley flashing, chimney flashing, and roof penetrations such as lead roof jacks. Lead flashing materials are popular particularly in northern climes as they are soft and … Read more
Molten lead and lead wool are often called lead caulk. Lead caulk can be used for waterproofing joints. Lead is very stable and a lead moisture barrier will last as long as most buildings. (Lead Roofs have been known to last 200 years) Lead can be used to joint cast iron pipes, line reflecting pools, … Read more