Lead Products
Lead is used in a variety of ways, though no longer in many products, is still essential in construction, bullets, weights, pewter, and lead-acid batteries. Due to lead being soft and easily worked with, it is a very useful metal and is resistant to corrosion. While toxic to humans if inhaled or eaten, which has led to it being banned in most commercial products, it is an essential metal in many industries including electronics and surgical instrument manufacturing.
Our Lead Products
Our lead products come in two forms, sheets and ingots. Discover the options on each lead product page below and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or custom requests.
Properties of Lead Products
Lead has been used for centuries because of its high density, malleability, and corrosion resistance. It also forms useful alloys with metals such as antimony and copper. These properties make lead products valuable for specialized industrial applications.
Uses of Lead Products
Because lead exposure can pose serious health and environmental risks, lead metal products must be handled, stored, and processed using appropriate safety measures to reduce contact with lead dust and other sources of lead poisoning.
- Lead-Acid Batteries: Lead is widely used in automotive and industrial batteries because it can reliably store and deliver direct-current electrical energy.
- Equipment and Wheel Balancing: Lead weights are used to balance machinery and rotating components, including vehicle wheels, where precise weight distribution helps reduce vibration.
- Ammunition Components: Due to its density and formability, lead is commonly used to manufacture lead bullets and shot pellets for certain ammunition applications.
- Marine Ballast and Fishing Weights: Lead weights and lead sinkers provide substantial weight in a compact size, making them useful for marine ballast, fishing equipment, and other stabilization applications.
- Radiation Shielding: Lead brick, lead-lined materials, and other shielding products help reduce radiation exposure in hospital X-ray departments, laboratories, and nuclear facilities.
Your Trusted Lead Metal Supplier
Alcobra Metals is a national distributor of lead products for industrial, commercial, and specialized applications. Orders placed before 3:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday, typically ship within 24 hours via UPS. Review our shipping policy to learn more about our complete processing and delivery information.
Shop Lead Products Online with Ease
At Alcobra Metals, no quote is required. You can purchase a single lead product for a specific application or place a high-volume bulk order for ongoing industrial needs. Our user-friendly online store makes it easy to review product information, select the quantity you need, and order lead products for delivery across the USA.
Lead FAQ
Why is lead used in products?
Lead is easily molded and shaped while also being corrosion-resistant and radiation-resistant.
What products use lead?
Lead has been historically used in a wide range of products, from consumer items to paint and ceramics. While not used in consumer products any longer, it is still an essential metal for military applications, gasoline, and many other uses.
Are lead products and parts safe to use?
Lead is toxic to humans if inhaled or eaten and should be handled with gloves to prevent exposure and the risk of lead poisoning.
