Shot Ballast
Lead shot ballast in 25 lb bags and custom super sacks for filling irregular cavities and keel adjustment.

Overview
Lead shot ballast in 25 lb bags and custom super sacks for filling irregular cavities and keel adjustment.
Cost-Effective Lead Shot Ballast from a Leading Lead Processing Company Lead shot is a popular form of ballast due to its ability to fill in virtually any shape. In many cases, lead shot ballast can be more cost-effective than custom molds. Mayco commonly provides shot ballast packaged in our stock 25 lb. bags, and in custom-designed super sacks. This enables our customers to enjoy a dense filling that is versatile enough to be used in a wide-range of different applications. Whether you need a high-volume of shot to fill a large number of ballast containers, or simply need a significant amount for one project, we are able to accommodate your requirements.
Lead Shot for Sale that is Suitable for a Wide Range of Industries Our customers come from many different sectors; if you need adaptable ballast, we can normally find a suitable solution. Some of the industries that we serve include: chemical processing; maritime, roofing, civil engineering, healthcare, and many more. The ballast we provide can be used to fill standard-sized containers, or we can provide the exact amount to fill a customized shape. When you turn to us for your order, you can be confident of enjoying great quality lead shot ballast.
Premium Lead Shot Ballast Available Here We do everything we can to ensure our customers benefit from exceptional quality and purity when they use us for their lead shot. This means that, in many cases, our products end up being used for premium, developments. For example, in 2012, 700,000 lbs of Mayco lead shot was used in the Gilmerton Bridge Replacement Project in Chesapeake, VA.
Lead Shot for Sale from a Company That Offers Great Customer Care When customers buy their lead products from us, they can expect courteous, knowledgeable customer care from the largest provider of lead-based products in the country. If you want to work with a company that has the capacity to meet almost any specification when it comes to lead ballast, you can call us at (800) 749-6061.
Typical applications
Where this product is engineered to perform.
Filling irregular, tight, or inaccessible structural cavities
Yacht and commercial vessel keel ballast adjustment
Elevator test weights and aerospace flight balance trim
Industrial balance boxes and crane stabilizing outriggers
Industries served
Product specifications
| Material | Cast Lead / Antimonial Lead (up to 6% Sb) |
|---|---|
| Density | Approx. 700 lbs per cubic foot |
| Forms Available | Cast blocks, bricks, pigs, custom hot pours |
| Custom Capabilities | Multi-ton pours, on-site casting, machining to spec |
Specifications subject to custom engineering and alloy options. Contact Mayco engineering for specific sizes, tolerances, and custom certifications.
Need a custom size, alloy, or configuration?
Mayco provides engineering support and design consultation — from small radiation shielding jobs to large ballast projects. Our team can help specify the right product, dimensions, and tolerances for your application.
Every Mayco product is manufactured in-house across our U.S. plants and backed by our ISO 9001 quality system.
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