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Hot Cells, Gloveboxes & Casks for National Labs and Research Reactors
Supporting Innovation in Nuclear Research
Robatel Technologies partners with national laboratories, research reactors, and nuclear R&D institutions around the world to design and manufacture custom-engineered hot cells, gloveboxes, and Type B transport casks. Our solutions are built to support a broad range of scientific programs, including isotope production, post-irradiation examination, fuel cycle development, and radioactive waste management.
Supporting Discovery Across the Nuclear Landscape
With over 70 years of nuclear experience, Robatel understands the specialized needs of research programs. We provide tailored solutions for:
Isotope development and radiochemistry
Experimental fuel fabrication and handling
Post-irradiation analysis and PIE cells
Shielded containment for neutron beamlines and synchrotron facilities
Waste management and laboratory-scale decommissioning
Custom Engineered to Fit Your Research
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every Robatel system is designed in close collaboration with your technical team to ensure compatibility with your research goals, facility layout, and licensing needs.
We work directly with your team to define:
- Shielding thickness and configurations
- Ergonomic layouts for frequent manipulation
- Integration with local lab structure and ventilation
- Seismic and radiological compliance
Our goal is to deliver a solution that fits your exact process, not force your process to fit our equipment.
HOT CELLS
Our hot cells are trusted by research facilities for complex tasks that demand containment precision, shielding integrity, and operator safety. Each unit is tailored to the specific needs of the research program it serves, including:
Class I leak-tightness for high-integrity containment
Shielding configurations customized to isotope energy levels
Remote manipulators, video monitoring, and automated handling
Compatibility with beamlines, fuel samples, or radiochemical systems
Modular designs for experimental setups or pilot-scale programs
These systems support radiopharmaceutical research, structural material testing, and advanced fuel handling.
Hot Cell Nuclear Shielding System at The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) used for Nuclear R&D
GLOVEBOXES
Robatel gloveboxes are engineered for flexibility and safety in high-radiation, high-precision environments. Our designs support applications ranging from alpha and gamma isotope handling to waste conditioning and fuel sample manipulation.
Lead or tungsten shielding options
Inert atmosphere, negative pressure, and sealed environments
Custom layouts for lab equipment, transfer systems, or robotics
EC&I integration for monitoring and control
Docking stations and modular glovebox lines
From isotope R&D to post-fuel-cycle experiments, we deliver gloveboxes suited for national lab standards.
Glovebox Line at CEA for Liquid Effluent Sampling and Processing. Delivered with Automated Mechanical Equipment & Seismic Compliance.
CASKS
Robatel Technologies also designs and manufactures Type B(U) certified transport casks used by national labs and research centers worldwide. These casks meet IAEA and NRC requirements for the safe shipment of radioactive materials.
Applications include:
Transport of irradiated fuel segments, targets, and sealed sources
Return of Mo-99 filters or isotope production waste
Cross-laboratory transfer of alpha or gamma-emitting materials
Storage and shipment of HLW/ILW drums from research operations
Our R64 Cask used to Transport Neutron Sources
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LET’S SOLVE YOUR SHIELDING CHALLENGE
From early-stage design to fabrication, delivery, and lifecycle support, Robatel is a trusted partner to national laboratories, research consortia, and universities worldwide. Whether you’re scaling up a research line or developing a proof-of-concept for next-gen nuclear tech — we’re ready to help.