Lead Sheet & Plate
Alcobra produces high-quality lead sheets, plates, and ingots that serve several functions and ensure safety measures are met during delivery. It’s important to handle lead safely, as it is toxic if ingested or inhaled, causing long-term damage to the muscles, joints, reproductive system, and brain. It’s imperative to wear proper protective equipment when handling lead in any way that could result in ingestion or inhalation.
Our Sheet Lead Products
4130 AQ (Aircraft Quality) steel sheet (chromolly) is one of the most widely used in aviation and racing industries because of its weldability and ease of fabrication. The 4130 steel is ideal when strong light weight steel is needed, and the weldability of the 4130 steel sheet is excellent. 4130 is resistant to scaling and oxidation and has a clean, smooth finish.
Our 4130 sheet is offered as both cold rolled, in .025-.063, and hot rolled in .080-.125. The difference between hot and cold rolled 4130 sheets is cosmetic, but the strength is the same. However, our hot and cold rolled look the same, and both have a smooth glass finish.
Products
Key Features and Benefits:
- Minimum 99.7% Pure Lead: Alcobra Metals supplies lead sheet and plate with a minimum purity of 99.7%, providing dependable material performance for industrial, commercial, and custom applications.
- Available in Multiple Thicknesses: Our lead sheets and lead plates are available in a range of thicknesses to suit different project requirements. Thinner rolled lead sheet offers greater flexibility, while thicker lead plate provides increased rigidity for heavier-duty applications.
- Compact, High-Density Ballast: Lead’s high density delivers substantial weight in a relatively small footprint, making lead sheet and plate well suited for ballast, counterweights, equipment balancing, and other space-sensitive industrial applications.
Uses & Applications:
- Roofing and Flashing: A lead sheet provides both flexibility and longevity, offering secure dressing around penetrations and joints, adequate protection against water damage in these areas, and resistance to temperature fluctuations.
- Soundproofing: A lead sheet can dampen, block, and absorb sound waves, reducing the stress of noise from machinery and industrial equipment.
- Radiation Shielding: A lead plate or sheet is commonly used in healthcare environments to shield professionals from radiation, such as in X-rays or as a barrier between the X-ray machine and the technician.
- Waterproofing: In commercial buildings, such as underground retail shops, storage facilities, parking garages, subways, and other structures below ground space, a lead sheet or plate provides effective waterproofing as it is an impermeable moisture barrier against groundwater.
Dependable Lead Sheet and Plate Delivered Nationwide
As a specialty metal supplier, Alcobra Metals is a trusted distributor of quality lead sheet and plate nationwide. Whether you need a single lead sheet, multiple lead plates, or a bulk order for ongoing project needs, we make it easy to get the material you require. Orders placed Monday through Friday before 3:00 PM PST are typically shipped within 24 hours via UPS. Review our shipping policy for complete information on processing and delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where Are Lead Sheets and Plates Commonly Used?
Common applications for lead sheet and plate include medical and industrial radiation shielding, X-ray protection, tank and equipment linings, roofing and flashing, acoustic control, vibration reduction, gaskets, ballast, and protective linings for corrosive environments.
What Is the Difference Between Lead Sheet and Lead Plate?
Lead sheet is generally thinner and more flexible, while lead plate is thicker and more rigid. For this product line, lead sheet typically measures 6 mm or less, while material thicker than 6 mm is classified as lead plate. The right option depends on your required thickness, flexibility, weight, and application specifications.
Can Lead Sheet and Plate Orders Be Customized by Alcobra Metals?
Yes. Alcobra Metals offers precision laser-cutting services for custom lead sheet and plate orders. We can tailor the material to your required dimensions and project specifications for shielding, ballast, lining, fabrication, and other specialized applications.
Can Touching Lead Cause Lead Poisoning?
Brief contact with intact lead sheet or plate is not typically the primary route of lead poisoning. However, lead residue can transfer from the hands to the mouth, food, or other surfaces and later be ingested. Wear appropriate gloves, wash your hands thoroughly after handling lead products, and avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in the work area.
Should You Wear a Mask When Soldering with Lead?
Lead soldering can generate fumes, while cutting, grinding, or other fabrication processes may create lead dust. Use suitable local exhaust ventilation and follow your workplace’s exposure-control procedures. A standard dust mask may not provide adequate protection; respiratory protection should be selected based on the task, exposure assessment, and applicable OSHA requirements.