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Ultraray Becomes Canada's Largest Lead Roll and Sheet Supplier

Jun 15, 2026

As of May 2026, Ultraray Radiation Protection has reached a significant milestone. After 40 years in business, the company now holds 100 tonnes of high-purity lead rolls and lead sheets at a time at its Oakville, Ontario facility, making it the largest lead roll and sheet supplier across Canada. This expansion gives hospitals, contractors, and industrial projects faster access to the radiation shielding material they depend on.

Here is What Changed and Why It Matters

Recently, Ultraray secured new internal contracts with supply partners. As a result, the company can now carry a much larger in-person inventory than ever before. Consequently, projects of any size benefit from faster same-day in-transit dispatch, whether the order is for a single roll or a full hospital build.

This milestone matters because material availability is one of the biggest challenges facing shielding projects today. Imported and made-to-order products often introduce long lead times that delay construction schedules, equipment installation, and inspections. By holding 100 tonnes of inventory locally in Oakville, Ultraray removes that bottleneck and keeps projects moving.

Furthermore, this achievement reflects four decades of consistent service. Since 1985, Ultraray has supplied radiation shielding materials across the medical, nuclear, industrial, security, and construction sectors. Becoming Canada's largest supplier is the natural result of that long-term commitment.

High-Purity Lead Rolls and Lead Sheets

Ultraray manufactures its lead rolls and lead sheets to ASTM B749 / QQ-L-201F standards, with a verified purity of 99.9% or greater. This consistent purity directly supports dependable radiation attenuation, which is essential in regulated medical and industrial environments.
Notably, the material delivers several clear advantages:

Superior radiation shielding helps reduce X-ray and gamma radiation exposure
High density provides effective protection with minimal thickness
Excellent malleability allows easy cutting, forming, and field installation
Long-term corrosion resistance suits both interior and exterior use
Broad compatibility integrates with drywall, plywood, doors, frames, and modular shielding systems

In addition, Ultraray stocks common, chemical, and antimonial lead grades to suit different mechanical and environmental requirements. The material ships in both panel and roll formats, with widths up to 8 feet and lengths up to 25 feet. For non-standard requirements, the team also provides custom cutting and fabrication.

Why Sheet Lead Remains the Standard for Radiation Protection

Even with advances in alternative shielding materials, sheet lead remains one of the most widely specified radiation protection products. The reason is simple. Lead combines proven performance, durability, and flexibility in a way that few materials match.

For example, its density delivers strong attenuation against X-ray and gamma radiation without requiring excessive wall space. Meanwhile, its malleability lets installers work around penetrations, corners, and structural framing far more easily than rigid alternatives. As a result, lead rolls and lead sheets are commonly used in:

X-ray and fluoroscopy room shielding
Nuclear medicine and PET imaging environments
Industrial radiography rooms
Mobile radiation barriers
Lead-lined walls, doors, and frames
Security and inspection systems

Because every project differs, Ultraray supports both large-scale installations and smaller custom orders. You can learn more about ordering lead rolls and lead sheets here.

Reasons to Purchase From Ultraray

Beyond inventory size, several practical reasons set Ultraray apart from other suppliers. You can read the full breakdown in our blog post on what sets Ultraray appart from other sheet lead suppliers.

No minimum order quantity. Many suppliers force customers to buy more than they need. Ultraray has no minimum, so you can order one roll or one hundred with no restrictions.

Buy-back on unused material. Project quantities are hard to predict. Ultraray reimburses unused lead rolls and lead sheets returned in undamaged, usable condition, giving you a safety net against over-ordering.

Same-day pickup and fast shipping. For customers near Oakville, same-day in-person pickup is available once an order is confirmed. Shipments elsewhere go out as soon as the order is placed.

Free expert guidance. With over 40 years of experience, Ultraray's team helps you confirm the right thickness, format, and quantity at no charge, by phone or in person, before you order.

Certified 99.9% purity. Every order meets ASTM B749 / QQ-L-201F standards, with Certificates of Conformance (CofC) and First Articles of Inspection (FAI) available upon request for regulated procurement.

Supporting Projects Across Canada and the United States

Today, Ultraray regularly ships sheet lead for radiation protection to customers throughout Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, as well as across the border into the United States. Its customers include healthcare facilities, construction contractors, defence suppliers, OEM manufacturers, and research institutions.

As demand for diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, and industrial inspection continues to grow, dependable Canadian access to shielding material will only become more important. With this milestone, Ultraray is positioned to meet that demand for the next 40 years and beyond.

Order High-Purity Lead Rolls and Lead Sheets

Ultraray Radiation Protection is now Canada's largest supplier of lead rolls and lead sheets, backed by 100 tonnes of in-stock material, no minimum order quantity (no MOQs), and over four decades of industry experience. Whether your project is large or small, Ultraray is ready to lead by expertise and provide endless support for industry workers to help protect them and patients alike.

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