Lead Shielding for Nuclear Applications | Bricks, Castings & Isotope Containers
UK manufacturer of lead shielding for nuclear, decommissioning, defence and research. Lead bricks, bespoke castings, isotope containers and lead fills…
UK Manufacturing
All products manufactured in the UK at our Rotherham facility. With full process control, from raw material through to finished product.
Specialist Expertise
250+ years of metallurgical and manufacturing experience covering pure lead, tin, antimonial, silver and bespoke lead alloy production.
Trusted Globally
Trusted by construction, heritage, engineering, marine, defence, medical and nuclear clients across the UK and worldwide.
250 Years of Lead & Tin Manufacturing — From Rotherham to Worldwide
Heaps, Arnold & Heaps Ltd is a UK manufacturer of lead, lead alloy and tin products, manufactured in-house at our Rotherham facility for clients across construction, heritage, engineering, marine, defence, medical, nuclear, electroplating and automotive sectors.
Our manufacturing capability spans lead, tin and alloy extrusion, casting, stamping, CNC machining and engineering — supported by a quality framework operating to ISO 9001:2015 with full material traceability on every batch.
Established in 1770 and trading continuously since, we combine 250+ years of metallurgical and manufacturing expertise with modern facilities at our purpose-built Rotherham site. Our heritage gives us deep alloy knowledge; our ongoing investment in plant, extrusion, casting, tooling and CNC capability makes that knowledge deliverable at scale.
Why Choose Us
- UK manufacturing with full process control
- Bespoke lead production to customer specification
- Extensive alloy and material expertise
- Trusted supplier to global industries
ISO 9001 + BS3909
Quality framework with full material traceability on every batch.
Multi-Process Capability
Lead extrusion, casting, CNC machining and in-house tooling under one roof.
UK Engineering Group
Working alongside Starweld Engineering and Sheffield CAD Services — design, fabrication and lead manufacturing in one capability.
Our Product Range
All manufactured in-house at our Rotherham facility.
Traditional and modern sash weights for window manufacturers and joiners.
High-purity tin, lead and chrome anodes for plating and corrosion protection.
Radiation shielding for medical, nuclear research and industrial applications.
Lead Shielding Bricks & Rails
BS3909 interlocking and chevron lead bricks for radiation protection installations.
Lead Sheet & Lead Lined Board
Code 3 to Code 8 lead sheet and plywood-backed shielding for medical and laboratory walls.
Isotope Pots
Radiation-shielded containers for transport and storage of radioactive isotopes.
Lead-free and leaded solder formulations for trade and industry.
Bespoke and standard cast lead products from sample volumes to multi-tonne pours.
Lead Ballast
High-density lead ballast for marine, construction and counterweight applications.
Lead Castings
Ballast, counterweights and machining blanks cast to drawing or sample.
Lead Stampings
Discs, washers and bespoke pressed lead forms for industrial use.
Lead Ingots
UK-manufactured lead ingots for industry, ballast and casting stock.
Lead Plates
Anode, cathode, table-top and bespoke lead plate to customer specification.
Lead Pellets
Bagged ballast, casting stock and industrial lead pellets.
Drawn, extruded and decorative lead profiles for specialist applications.
Lead Came & Decorative Profiles
H, U and shaped came profiles for stained glass, leadlight and restoration work.
Lead Tape
Self-adhesive lead tape for aquatic, stained glass, sport and industrial applications.
Lead Wire
Spooled lead wire in custom diameters for application-specific use.
Beaded Lead Wire
Specialist beaded lead wire for curtain weighting and drapery hems.
Lead Tubes, Sleeves & Pipes
Lead tube, sleeve and pipe for cable, plumbing and radiation shielding.
Lead & Alloy Manufacturing Solutions
Lead & Alloy Manufacturing
High-pressure extrusion for lead sash weights, lead came, chrome plating anodes, tin plating anodes and bespoke lead and tin profiles.
Casting of lead shielding bricks, ballast weights, chrome plating anodes, tin plating anodes and bespoke components.
Machined lead components to critical tolerances for regulated industries.
Tool and die-making for one-off shielded components, custom isotope pots and prototype work
Need a Custom Specification?
We manufacture to your exact requirements — from small specialist components to large-scale industrial orders.
Industries We Serve
Manufactured in the UK from our Rotherham facility, supplying customers nationwide and internationally.
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Built on Experience
Heaps, Arnold & Heaps Ltd
Our team combines decades of expertise in extrusion, casting and alloy development, enabling us to deliver reliable solutions across a wide range of industries.
Director
Derek Briscoe
Derek leads the sales office and administration function, and is the first point of call for existing and new clients. With over 40 years in the lead industry, Derek has a wealth of experience, enabling him to offer advice, technical support, order and accounts enquiries.
Director
Stephen Eades
Stephen heads up our technical and product development team. Working with our designers, engineers and trusted partners, combined with 30 years + in the industry, Stephen is perfectly placed to offer ongoing technical support and development of new or existing products.
General Manager
Marc Briscoe
Marc is experienced in all aspects of Lead and Tin manufacture. Having started with Heaps, Arnold & Heaps in 1996. Moving in to management has seen Marc extend his responsibility to cover new business development, product development, quality assurance and environmental compliance.
Looking for a Reliable UK Manufacturer
Speak to our team today about your requirements.
Tell us what you need — our team responds within one working day with pricing, availability and lead times. UK manufacturing, worldwide despatch.