ROBATEL PRODUCTS
Custom Nuclear Hot Cells
Custom Nuclear Hot Cells Designed & Manufactured by Robatel
Robatel Technologies is a leading hot cell manufacturer, engineering and delivering custom hot cell systems for radiopharmaceutical production, nuclear research facilities, and advanced reactors.
We deliver turnkey, shielded hot cell solutions engineered to meet the most demanding safety, operational, and regulatory requirements, from early concept through installation, commissioning, and long-term support.
Hot Cell Systems Built for Your Application
Every Robatel hot cell is purpose-built, not modular or off-the-shelf. Our systems are engineered to match your specific process, radiation levels, facility constraints, and regulatory environment.
Our hot cell systems can include:
Lead, steel, or concrete shielding (tailored to dose rates and isotope type)
Integrated master-slave manipulators
Transfer systems (DPTE, drawers, airlocks, rotating transfer solutions)
Shielded windows and viewing systems
Ventilation and confinement systems
Remote handling, tooling, and maintenance access
Lifecycle support and refurbishment planning
Applications of Robatel Hot Cells
Robatel hot cell systems support a wide range of high-activity nuclear opeations, including:
Radiopharmaceutical isotope production (e.g., Ac-225, Lu-177, I-131, Mo-99)
High-activity target dissolution and chemical processing
Nuclear fuel and materials research
Waste handling and conditioning
Advanced reactor and SMR fuel cycle operation
Each system is engineered to meet the specific dose rates, throughput requirements, and operational constraints of the application.
Why Choose Robatel as Your Hot Cell Manufacturer
Proven Hot Cell Expertise
Decades of specialized experience in the design and manufacture of nuclear hot cells
- 40+ custom hot cell projects delivered worldwide across radiopharma, research, and nuclear applications
- Proven delivery of complex multi-cell installations with 200+ mm lead shielding requirements
Unmatched Quality
- Interlocking lead panels to ensure shielding continuity, structural integrity, and easy maintenance/refurbishment
- In-house lead foundry providing full control over material quality, tolerances, and consistency
- Maintenance embedded in the design process reducing downtime and extending system life
Custom Engineered, Not Modular
- Every project begins with your process flow and radiation sources
- Cell layout, shielding thickness, manipulators, and transfer systems designed around your needs
- No forced compromises from legacy designs or standard footprints
End-to-End Capabilities
Robatel provides a single point of responsibility for the complete hot cell system:
- Mechanical design and engineering/analysis
- Fabrication and quality control
- Installation, commissioning, maintenance, and refurbishment
This reduces interfaces, risk, and schedule uncertainty
Built for Compliance
Robatel hot cells are engineered to meet the most rigorous nuclear and pharmaceutical standards, including:
NRC and IAEA SSR-6 requirements for radioactive materials
GMP compliance for sterile radiopharmaceutical processing
ISO-5 airflow and filtration standards
ASME/NQA-1 fabrication and QA programs
Seismic and dose-rate design thresholds for research and utilities
Hot Cell Refurbishment & Upgrades
In addition to new systems, Robatel supports:
Life Extension & Performance Improvements: Upgrade existing hot cells to extend service life, improve reliability, and support evolving operational requirements.
- Shielding, Equipment & System Upgrades:
Replace or enhance shielding, manipulators, transfer systems, ventilation, and internal tooling while preserving containment integrity
Our Projects
TRIUMF – Hot Cell Used for Research & Medical Radioisotopes
Assembly of TRIUMF Hot Cell
~12 Inch Lead Thickness Hot Cell at INVAP in Argentina
Three Interconnected Hot Cells at ANSTO
