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Containment Tent For Energy Solutions & SPRU
Earlier this year Lancs manufactured and assembled this containment tent for EnergySolutions, which was used at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory on the Separations Process Research Unit (SPRU) cleanup project. This large tent (18′ wide x 50′ long x 18′ tall) was completed as part of a consent order between the Department of Energy…
Glovebag Training & Fabrication Seminar from PVNGS
Lancs Industries recently hosted six members of the ALARA Planning, Radiation Protection, Maintenance, RP Training and Weld team from the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) in Wintersburg, Arizona for a three day glovebag training and fabrication seminar at our Kirkland, Washington manufacturing facility. The session included two full days of custom glove bag design,…
Lancs Acquires BOP/Barrier Filters
Founded in 1998, BOP Filter/Barriers has manufactured the leading flexible high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) grade filter in contamination and particulate control applications for nuclear and pharmaceutical environments. Lancs Industries has used these filters for over 10 years, and will continue BOP’s excellence in quality manufacturing in our Albuquerque, New Mexico facility. Lancs and its…
How to Change Out a Glove That Has a Hole in it After Contamination
In the event a containment glove becomes damaged during use, it must be changed using the proper protocols. Even a relatively minor tear or cut can result in exposure to toxic elements. Fortunately, changing gloves in containment systems is relatively straightforward, provided you have the right information. From a general safety perspective, gloves must always…
How To Install Gloves in a Glove Bag
Installing a Glove in a Containment 1. Install rubber gloves (size 10 or 11 gloves are suggested) at locations indicated on the installation sheet. 2. Ensure proper orientation for working position. 3. Check the glove for pinholes by trapping air in the glove and squeezing. 4. Insert the end of the sleeve through the ring…
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