FlangeGuards is the Leading Manufacturer and Supplier of Pipe Safety Shields
Pipe safety shields, also known as flange guards or "flange diapers," are used in a variety of industries. Their primary application is the prevention of harmful spray-outs and mist formation from failing pipe joints. Oftentimes, these mists are composed of toxic, corrosive, and dangerous liquids such as acid, oil or steam.
Safety shields aka spray shields are essentially the last line of defense. They are not designed to contain the leak indefinitely, but instead are in place to prevent harmful spray-outs, which can lead to fires or explosions. This can help save a life, your facility, and may assist in keeping maximum uptime at your facility.
Flange Diapers, the Old School Way
Flange diapers have been in existence for a very long time. These older, typically cloth-made flange shields can help prevent mist spray-outs. However, they don't usually last as long as Flangeguards and require more frequent changes and maintenance. With a basic design that hasn't changed much in decades, Flangeguards found room for improvement.
Enter SUREBAND Steel and SUREBAND Clear. This new design significantly improves upon conventional shielding products, like flange diapers.
SUREBAND Clear and Pressure Diffusion Technology
100% ETFE and ECTFE. Conventional fabric shields are made from fiberglass coated with PTFE. Over time, with exposure to corrosive environments, the fiberglass is exposed and ultimately degrades. SUREBAND Clear contains no fiberglass, ensuring considerably longer life span.
SUREBAND PDT (Pressure Diffusion Technology) uses a specially formulated multi-layered mesh that is held against the flange. The pressure is diffused in a controlled manor thus preventing formation of a mist / vapor cloud. At the point of exit from the shield, the leak takes the form of a safe, vertical drip or stream.
Typical applications for SUREBAND Clear include acid, caustic, fuel & lube oil.
SUREBAND Steel
Comprising all-316 stainless steel outer band and inner, multi-layered mesh. SUREBAND Steel works effectively at high pressure and wide temperature ranges. The quick-connection latch makes installation simple.
Typical applications for SUREBAND Steel include oils (thermal, hydraulic, fuel, lubrication), steam & liquified gas.
Benefits of SUREBAND products
- No pull-cords
- Quick-fit connection cuts install time dramatically, saving time & money
- Fitted within seconds (rather than minutes)
- Operators are more inclined to re-fit after removal
- Unique multi-size system means one shield fits multiple flange sizes
- Best-in-class materials
What are you waiting for? Bring your flange safety into the 21st century with SUREBAND.
Gallagher Fluid Seals is an authorized distributor for FlangeGuards.