A leading Canadian Aerospace company required custom lead shot bags used for ballast to test airplanes. These bags needed to be precisely manufactured to specific weight tolerances and meet stringent safety standards, including flammability requirements. The project demanded high precision, durability, and compliance with aerospace regulations.
Mars Metal engineered and produced custom-sewn 20 lb lead shot bags with # 8 chilled lead shot sewn into them. The lead shot density was 436 lbs. per cubic foot and the shot size was 2.29 mm or 0.090” diameter.
Each bag was designed with a double-layer construction, featuring an inner bag made with Denier polyester 500 and an outer layer made from flame-resistant Denier Ballistic Red Nylon 1000, chosen for its durability and compliance with flammability requirements.
To meet the exacting standards, the total weight of each bag was meticulously controlled, ensuring it did not exceed +/- 0.05 lbs. The final weight was 20 lbs per bag. The bags were also customized with labels and warnings on both sides. A strap handle was added to one side for easy transportation and 1” wide webbing was incorporated to enhance handling and durability.
The custom lead shot bags were delivered, meeting all the specified requirements. Mars Metal’s ability to produce bags with precise weight tolerances and compliance with stringent safety standards reinforced our reputation as a reliable partner for aerospace industry needs.
Key Highlights:
- Custom fabricated lead shot bags with # 8 chilled lead shot sewn into bags.
- Outer bag material: Denier Ballistic Red Nylon 1000 (flame resistance but not retardant.)
- Inner bag material: Denier polyester 500.
- Complete with strap handle on one side.
- Printed on two sides for labelling.
- Weight: 20 lbs per bag.
- Shot density: 436 lbs. per cubic foot.
- Shot size: 2.29 mm or 0.090” diameter.
Custom Mars Metal Lead Shot Bags
Although these are not flame-retardant bags, we do offer flame-retardant bags for lead shot. The bags can also be supplied in other weights to suit your needs. For custom solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and performance, contact Mars Metal.
