In any facility, the ability to test all lifting devices efficiently and accurately is crucial. Stackable steel test weights offer a versatile solution by allowing various weight combinations to be used for different testing requirements. (read more)

At Mars Metal, we stand at the forefront of CNC machining for lead parts, serving critical sectors such as Medical, Communications, and Aerospace. Our commitment to precision and quality drives our production, catering to the nuanced needs of guidance systems, RDT security, satellite systems, and comprehensive Government defense solutions​​. (read more)

Mars Metal provides a range of lead ingots tailored to meet diverse requirements. Whether you need standard-sized ingots or specific lead grades, Mars Metal has the expertise and capabilities to deliver solutions that precisely match your specifications. (read more)

In the field of nuclear technology, the proper handling, containment, and storage of radioactive materials are of utmost importance. MarShield, a leading provider of nuclear radiation shielding solutions, offers a comprehensive range of services, including nuclear lead pours and nuclear storage solutions in Canada and the U.S. With state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced team, (read more)

Mars Metal Company’s Specialty Casting Division has the capability to produce high precision castings to nuclear quality specifications, ensuring the maximum density possible from a lead casting. Whether you need a one-off casting or a production run, we can accommodate any quantity, from less than one pound to continuous pours of over 150,000 pounds. (read more)

According to Grand View Research, the global nuclear medicine market size was an estimated 8.1 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to increase 13% from 2022-2030. Nuclear medicine is expanding quickly due to advancements in products and government initiatives that improve nuclear medicine access. There is also an increase in cancer patients that will contribute to market growth. (read more)

Elevator test weights are essential for ensuring the safety of the elevators that we take for granted in our daily lives. We see elevators everywhere; we use them without thought or worry (at least most of us) and we take it for granted that they are safe. (read more)

The complete list of Mars Metal products is now available in an easily readable and downloadable PDF format. (read more)

Over 70 tons of sheet lead in stock in various sizes are available for quick turnaround at our warehouse! Our high quality Sheet Lead is manufactured from pure lead conforming to ASTM B-29, B-749 and Federal QQ-L-201F, QQ-L-171E. (read more)

Mars Metal provides lead shot as an easy, cost-effective solution for areas where solid lead is impractical, due to location, shape, or accessibility. Applications include ballast, stress testing, vibration control, noise deadening, and radiation shielding. (read more)

Mars Metal is your source for ingot lead. Lead ingots have managed to acquire a variety of industry-specific names. Ingot lead can also be known as lead pigs, bullion, or bar lead and range in size from 10 LB ice cube tray ingots to 70 LB large ingots. (read more)

Mars Metal Company, Specialty Casting Division is able to work with you to design any configuration of Stackable Steel Test Weights.

Various individual weights can be designed to achieve the desired weight build by stacking or nesting various weight combinations. (read more)

Mars Metal Company, Specialty Casting Division will work with you to design test weights that exactly meet your requirements. Individual weights can be designed to achieve the desired total weight requirements by stacking or nesting weight combinations. (read more)

Mars Metal Company, Specialty Casting Division provides an industry-approved, easy-to-handle weight to satisfy this requirement. (read more)

Elevator test weights are essential for ensuring the safety of the elevators that we take for granted in our daily lives. We see them everywhere, we use them without thought or worry (at least most of us) and we take it for granted that they are safe. (read more)

Mars Metal damper weights work to counteract the effects of vibration. Vibration, as perceptible mechanical vibrations can be generated by many sources. (read more)

Mine shafts pose special and complicated elevator counterweight issues. Not only does the elevator car need counterweights but it usually requires guide wires to keep the elevator properly aligned within the mine shaft. (read more)

Mars Metal supplies Marine Ballast Weight products, such as sheet lead, lead shot and ballistic shot bags, and lead ingots. (read more)

Mars Metal manufactures custom and production Forklift Counterweights to satisfy your specific requirements. (read more)

Trying to increase the capacity of an existing elevator can prove to be a challenge. This is because there is rarely room on the counterweight to increase the stack height due to headroom restrictions. (read more)

Mars Metal Company is capable of pattern-making and mold-making to provide you with complex, lead bridge weight castings, straight lead fills into your fabricated or cast housing(s), or providing complete, turn-key, fully-encapsulated bridge weights ready to install. (read more)

Mars Metal Company, a North American leader in designing and producing test weights, recently worked with an industrial commercial client based in Midwest USA to meet their custom requirements for test weights. (read more)

MarsMetal designs and manufactures configurable test weight systems that exactly meet our customers’ requirements. (read more)

A jet propulsion laboratory located in California that carries out robotic space and Earth science missions was faced with the challenge of continuously renting weights to conduct yearly testing of their 19 lifting devices. (read more)

Mars Metal Company has over 42 years of experience in lead casting. We pride ourselves on being an industry leader in manufacturing, innovation, custom design, fabrication, and finishing solutions. (read more)

Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and the latest CAD-CAM software, Mars Metal offers Precision 3D and CNC Machining of lead parts and plates. (read more)

MarsMetal designs and manufactures configurable test weight systems that exactly meet our customers’ requirements. Test weight systems are an important component of being able to certify safe operation of crane/hoist equipment and those that may be in the general vicinity of these (read more)

For people working with or around crane/hoist equipment, test weights are essential in ensuring and certifying a safe work environment. Mars Metal Company, a North American leader in designing and producing test weights, recently worked with an industrial commercial client based in the Midwest USA to meet their custom requirements for test weights. (read more)

Mars Metal was contracted by a large commercial construction company to build accelerator doors for a cancer care facility in Washington, USA. We were brought on board due to our expertise in fabricating and installing accelerator doors. (read more)