Our Blog
How Lead Shielding Protects You From Radiation
X-Rays are a form of ionizing radiation, meaning as the rays pass through matter in sufficient quantity, they disrupt the molecular orbit of electrons to form ions, a process that expends the energy of the x-ray while the ions formed break off from the molecules and collide with more electrons, which creates more ions.
In humans and animals, this process can become an uncontrolled chain reaction with excessive or continued exposure, so nuclear medicine personnel must be shielded from radiation exposure, or face catastrophic health consequences.
Looking for Custom Doors and Frames? We Can Do That!
No matter what the job calls for, our team at National Custom Hollow Metal can help! We can build custom steel doors and custom metal frames to your specifications in any size up to 5’X12’, and frames in any size up to 10’x12. Doors are available in galvanneal or stainless steel in a variety of thicknesses, and can be built to order in a matter of days.
Custom doors from NCHM are durable, easy to maintain, and attractive, and you can expect any of our products to outlast the buildings in which they are installed. And the good news is that they’re surprisingly affordable. Here are the product lines that NCHM can build to order:
Your Source for Commercial Metal Doors
For commercial building applications it’s hard to beat the value to be found when you install commercial metal doors and frames from National Custom Hollow Metal Doors and Frames (NCHM). Steel provides the best long-term value in the door and frame industry due to its longevity (lasting up to 30 years) and strength, plus it requires far fewer repairs than other materials.
At NCHM, we have a long tradition of building quality and value into every door and frame we manufacture, and when you need the strength and durability of steel, ours is a name you can depend on.
The Process of Manufacturing Fire Rated Doors and Frames
At National Custom Hollow Metal Doors and Frames, our fire rated doors and frames are subjected to rigid manufacturing standards, earning the label of Warnock Hersey Fire Doors and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). We use the industry standard galvanneal (steel with a galvanized coating that has been annealed to better accept paint) or stainless steel which is first cut to the specific size needed for manufacturing.