In the nuclear sector, specialist equipment has to meet exceptionally demanding requirements. Safety, structural integrity, traceability and long-term reliability all need to be considered from the earliest stages of a project.
At Oldham Engineering, we bring more than 160 years of engineering excellence to complex manufacturing projects, including the design and manufacture of nuclear shield doors.
Built Around Nuclear Requirements
Nuclear shield doors can play a critical role in protecting personnel and supporting containment within specialist environments. Their manufacture requires careful consideration of everything from radiation attenuation and structural demands to operation and ongoing maintenance.
Our team works closely with clients to understand these requirements and develop a solution specifically for the application.
Depending on the project, this can include lead-lined shielding, specialist hinge and sealing arrangements, and integration with larger containment housings or assemblies.
From Fabrication to Final Assembly
Keeping key engineering capabilities together allows greater control throughout a project.
Our 150,000 sq ft facility supports heavy machining, light machining, complex assembly and bespoke fabrication.
For nuclear shield door projects, this means material selection, welding, machining, testing and final assembly can all be carefully managed to meet the client’s specifications.
Our coded fabrication capabilities include work in accordance with BS EN 1090 EXC3 and BS EN ISO 3834-2, alongside the traceability and certification requirements associated with nuclear manufacturing.
Quality That Can Be Traced
Quality in the nuclear industry goes far beyond the finished component. Documentation, process control and traceability are essential throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Our experience includes nuclear quality Grade 1 equipment and lifetime traceable records, supported by robust project management and a quality-driven engineering culture.
Supporting Nuclear Projects from New Build to Decommissioning
The requirements of the nuclear sector continue to develop, encompassing new-build programmes, decommissioning projects and the wider transition towards clean energy.
Oldham Engineering has the facilities, experience and specialist capabilities to support these demanding programmes with bespoke nuclear shield doors and associated engineered solutions.
Planning a project requiring precision-manufactured nuclear shield doors? Contact Oldham Engineering to discuss your technical and project requirements with our team.