Lead Replacement

The European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) took effect in July of 2006, and with plans to strengthen the directive to a complete ban in 2010, companies are scrambling to find cost effective ways to comply.

In response to this growing demand, Thogus has developed high performance alternatives to lead using environmentally friendly plastics. These cost effective lead replacement solutions often involve reduction of parts and a streamlining of the production process, which results in cost savings for you.

	Direct substitution Tungsten-filled polymers can often be directly substituted for lead and tungsten in applications such as ammunition, collimators, X-ray tube housings, and other medical-shielding applications.
	Lead reclamation With Thogus’ experience and expertise in manufacturing tungsten-filled plastic components, we can work with you to understand the costs associated with field reclamations.
	Design the piece you need We have been manufacturing lead replacement components for over five years using tungsten-filled polymers. Our expertise gives you the freedom to design a piece that will work perfectly with your existing machinery, eliminating time-consuming guesswork and the learning curve.

To date, Thogus has successfully converted over 50 lead shielding parts to a proprietary non-lead, polymer shielding material. Contact Thogus today to find out how we can custom formulate a lead replacement solution for your exact end-use application.