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LEADING MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PIPE SAFETY SHIELDS

LEADING MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PIPE SAFETY SHIELDS
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LEADING MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PIPE SAFETY SHIELDS

Product catalog summary
About Flangeguards
Flangeguards Limited, founded in 2006, specializes in manufacturing pipe safety shields to prevent spray outs and mist formation from failing pipe joints. With over 25 years of experience, they supply these shields globally.

Manufacturing and Quality
Flangeguards produces its safety shields in-house at its UK plant. They have developed their own Pressure Test Facility due to the absence of international standards for safety shields. The company is ISO9001:2015 accredited and holds TYPE approval for marine SOLAS applications.

Importance of Flange Guards
Flange guards are essential for preventing fire, explosion, and toxic releases from pipe joints, safeguarding personnel and plants in critical pressurized applications.

Applications and Drivers
These guards are used across various industries to enhance safety and comply with regulations such as OSHA, EI 15, SOLAS, and DSEAR, driven by insurance requirements and company policies aiming for 'zero accidents'.

Styles and Features of Flange Guards
Flangeguards offers various designs, including traditional 'bag' styles and those with Pressure Diffusion Technology (PDT). Made from materials like PTFE/ECTFE and stainless steel, they ensure durability and effectiveness.

Conclusion
Flangeguards provides a comprehensive range of safety shields engineered for maximum protection and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
This document details the features, benefits, and specifications of Flangeguards' safety spray shields, designed to prevent leaks and sprays in piping systems.

Specifications
Different shield types include Clear, Steel, and PTFE-CLEAR, each with unique materials and capabilities. The Clear shield features a clear ECTFE outer layer, the Steel shield is made of 316 stainless steel, and the PTFE-CLEAR shield uses Teflon-coated fiberglass.

Features and Benefits
- Quick-Fit Connection: Simplifies installation and removal.
- Multi-Size Function: Fits multiple flange sizes.
- Pressure Diffusion Technology: Prevents mist and vapor formation.
- Reusable: Can be reused after a leak.

Applications
Suitable for handling hydraulic oil, steam, hot oil, fuel/lube oil, acid, and caustic substances, compatible with various connections.

Performance
- Clear Shield: Pressure tested over 50 bar, suitable up to 200°C.
- Steel Shield: Pressure tested to 335 bar, suitable over 500°C.
- PTFE-CLEAR Shield: Suitable up to 150°C.

Conclusion
Flangeguards' shields offer reliable solutions for preventing leaks and ensuring safety in piping systems.
Overview: The document provides information on PTFE and PVC safety spray shields by Flangeguards, designed to prevent hazardous leaks in industrial applications.
Specifications:
  • PTFE Shield: Made from Teflon-coated fiberglass, suitable up to 232°C.
  • PVC Shield: Made from Polyvinyl chloride laminate, suitable up to 60°C.
Features and Benefits:
  • Incorporate a replaceable litmus leak indicator strip.
  • Easy installation with Velcro and drawstring.
  • Reusable after a leak.
Applications:
  • Used in industries like oil and gas, chemical, marine, and power generation.
Installation and Survey:
  • Custom-made shields require accurate measurements.
  • A guidebook is available for shield selection and sizing.
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LEADING MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PIPE SAFETY SHIELDS-1

PREVENT SPRAY OUT SAFEGUARD PERSONNEL PREVENT DAMAGE TO PLANT LEADING MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PIPE SAFETY SHIELDS

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About Flangeguards What are flange guards Why do I need flange guards Where do I install flange guards About Flangeguards For advice and support please visit our website or contact our highly skilled and experienced team of specialists [email protected] ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH +44 (0)1268 244 369 ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH PTFE & ECTFE What styles of flange guards are available Flangeguards ‘bag’ style guards ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH MIST PREVENTION MIST PREVENTION style shields PTFE & ECTFE MULTI LAYER PTFE & TEFLON SCRIM MULTI LAYER PTFE & TEFLON SCRIM STAINLESS STEEL BAND...

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What are flange guards? Flange guards, otherwise known as spray safety shields, are installed on pipe joints, these being the ‘weak points’ where leaks typically occur. For critical pressurised applications, they are the vital first line of defence to prevent fire, explosion and toxic release which would otherwise endanger plant and personnel. Prevent Spray-outs Generally the most important requirement is to control the leak, create a safe release and thus avoid a dangerous spray-out, which would otherwise happen even at low pressure. Avoid oil mist formation For certain oil & fuel applications,...

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Where do I install flange guards Styles of flange guards Flanges are the most common application for safety shields. They are used to connect pipelines, valves, pumps, strainers and various other pipe joints. But these joints are considered the weak point from a leakage point of view. There are many different shield designs available today. The main purpose of safety shields is to prevent spray-out. Whilst the vast majority of pipe joint seals operate perfectly through correct material selection and routine maintenance, many high profile incidents and accidents have occurred around the world,...

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Innovation in Safety Spray Shield design The innovative Safety Spray Shield design from Flangeguards. Representing over twenty five years’ experience and development, this new design significantly improves upon conventional shielding products. Uses a specially formulated multilayered mesh that is held against the flange. The pressure is diffused in a controlled manner thus preventing formation of a mist/vapour cloud. At the point of exit from the shield, the leak takes the form of a safe, vertical drip or stream. Our leak testing facility has proven that pressure diffusion is required to prevent...

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QUICKER has been designed with simplicity in mind. Unlike conventional ‘pull-cord’ shields, no knots are required. This is a significant benefit, especially when removing shields – and tightly tied knots are typically cut, not untied. Our Quick-fit connection makes installation and removal quick and simple Ongoing pipe maintenance require shields to be removed. Gloves are generally mandatory, so pull-cord knots are typically cut off rendering these shields useless and unable to be refitted. Operatives are more likely to re-fit , as they are so simple. This is critical for ongoing safety, and...

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Steel FEATURES PRESSURE DIFFUSION TECHNOLOGY PRESSURE DIFFUSION TECHNOLOGY QUICK-FIT CONNECTION QUICK-FIT CONNECTION MULTI-SIZE FUNCTION MULTI-SIZE FUNCTION SELF DRAINING SELF DRAINING ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH BENEFITS PREVENTS FORMATION OF MIST/VAPOUR ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER Clear comprises a clear ECTFE outer and multilayered PTFE mesh and stitching. This material provides unparalleled chemical resistance. Clear installation is quick and easy with incredibly strong, heavy duty...

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SAFETY SPRAY SHIELD PTFE-CLEAR ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH SAFETY SPRAY SHIELD CENTRAL TEFLON SCRIM ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH ¼" 10mm FASTENING PERMEABLE TEFLON PTFE UPWARDS ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH CLEAR ECTFE CENTRAL BAND PTFE & ECTFE PTFE INCREASED INTEGRAL UP TO 200C & ECTFE STRENGTH MULTI LAYER PTFE & TEFLON SCRIM LAYER PTFE VISUAL LEAKMULTI DETECTION OILS & TEFLON SCRIM ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH ½" 15mm UPWARDS Flangeguards PTFE shield is manufactured from three layers of woven Teflon coated fibreglass fabric (PTFE). The addition of a central...

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SAFETY SPRAY SHIELD SELF SURVEY COMPANY: CONTACT NAME: ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH FEATURES TWO LAYERS OF PVC FASTENING ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH LITMUS STRIP PTFE FASTENING & ECTFE ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH BENEFITS VISUAL LEAK DETECTION Safety shields are made to fit specific pipe joints. To ensure the shield is fit for purpose, it is important to select the design and material which are PTFE UP TO 60C & ECTFE compatible with the process. Further, the pipe joint dimensions are required in order for the shields to fit correctly. DRIVER / REASON FOR SHIELDS Briefly explain the reason...

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TO 232C FASTENING PTFEUP MESH PTFE MESH UP TO 500C FASTENING OILS ECTFE OUTER FASTENING ACIDS UP TO 150C PTFE MESH FASTENING UPWARDS PTFE MESH & TEFLON SCRIM UP TO 60C PTFE MESH UPWARDS PTFE STEEL BAND ECTFE OUTER PTFE STAINLESS UP150C TO 60C TO 60C200C CORROSIVES UP TO 200C UP TO UPAND UP TO UP TO 232C UP TOUP 232C UP150C TO 500C &TO ECTFE PTFE MESH & ECTFE INNER MESH MULTI LAYER PTFE TO 200C UP TO 500C &UP TEFLON SCRIM Applications ½" 15mm MIST FUELS UP TOPREVENTION 200C UP TO 232C UP TO 150C UP TO 200C UPWARDS ½" 15mm OILS STEAM UP TO 500C UP TO 232C UPWARDS PTFE MESH& ECTFE MULTI LAYER PTFE...

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5 Cranes Close, Basildon Essex SS14 3JB UK [email protected] ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH +44 (0)1268 244 369 ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH PTFE & ECTFE www.flangeguards.com FASTENING ECTFE OUTER PTFE MESH PTFE & ECTFE MULTI LAYER PTFE & TEFLON SCRIM UP TO 500C STAINLESS STEEL BAND AND INNER MESH MULTI LAYER PTFE & TEFLON SCRIM

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