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Isotope Source Recovery Services

Global Gauge Corporation (GGC) is a licensed entity for the recovery and disposition of isotope sealed sources.

Isotope Source Recovery Services

Global Gauge Corporation (GGC) is a licensed entity for the recovery and disposition of isotope sealed sources. These services are essential for various industries, including industrial, medical, food processing, research, and development. Once transferred for recovery or disposition, GGC assumes ownership of the sources.

Global Gauge Corporation’s services ensure that isotope sealed sources are handled with the utmost safety and compliance with regulatory standards, providing peace of mind for industries dealing with radioactive materials.


Why Choose Us?

30+ Years of Industry Experience.

GGC has a proven track record, having recovered and/or disposed of hundreds of isotope sources throughout North America. The company adheres strictly to all state and federal regulations, ensuring safe and effective handling of sealed isotope sources.

Services Offered

Recovery and Disposal

  • Recovery: GGC takes ownership of sources no longer in use.
  • Disposal: GGC coordinates the physical disposal of sources with Licensed Disposal Agents, Federal, and State Authorities.

Temporary Storage

  • Secure Storage: For customers who do not want to transfer ownership but need secure storage, GGC offers temporary storage solutions.

Process Options

For Pre-Packed and Labeled Sources:

  • Shipping: GGC assists customers with shipping the sealed sources to GGC for final disposition via a licensed carrier.
  • Leak Testing: Sources must have been leak tested within six months of the ship date. GGC can perform leak testing if necessary.
  • Documentation: GGC provides the carrier Bill of Lading and Notice of Transfer letter for the USNRC.

For Sources Needing Leak Testing and Packing:

  • Removal and Testing: GGC removes the source, performs shutter and leak tests.
  • Packing and Labeling: Sources are packed in D.O.T. approved containers with necessary labels.
  • Shipping: Customers can then ship the sources to GGC via an approved carrier.
  • Documentation: GGC provides the carrier Bill of Lading and Notice of Transfer letter for the USNRC.
ISOTOPE DECAY MODE PRINCIPAL ENERGY HALF LIFE
Americium-241 (Am241) Gamma 69.5 keV 432.2 years
Americium-241/Beryllium (Am241/Be) Neutron 3 – 10 MeV 432.2 years
Cesium-137 (Cs137) Gamma 662 keV 30.2 years
Curium-244 (Cm244) X-ray 18 keV 18.1 years
Krypton-85 (Kr85) Beta 687 keV 10.8 years
Strontium-90 (Sr90) Beta 546 keV & 2.3 MeV 28.8 years
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Global Gauge Corporation ensures the safe and compliant handling of isotope sealed sources, giving industries peace of mind when dealing with radioactive materials.

  • Adherence to Strict Regulatory Standards
  • Emphasis on Safety in Handling Radioactive Materials
  • Assurance and Peace of Mind for Industry Clients

At Global Gauge, we’re always listening to what our customers want.

Our systems can be configured to fit almost any application, including centerline, scanning, large, small, in-line, or discrete operation. And wherever possible, we build our systems using widely available off-the-shelf components—presenting you with the flexibility and reduced costs you tell us you need.

Headquarters & Manufacturing

Global Gauge Corporation
3200 Kettering Blvd.
Moraine, OH 45439

Tel: 937-254-3500
Fax: 937-254-0114

European Partner

LGE Engineering srl Genoa, Italy

PRC Representative

ZEITDC
Zhuozhou, Hebei Province, P.R.C.

Global Gauge Corporation is proud to be ISO certified for our Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) and our Standards Calibration Laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017). View Certifications

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