frequently asked questions about Flange Guards

Here are common FAQs about Flange Guards
  • What are flange guards?
  • What material is flange guards usually made?
  • What are the common locations where flange guards are installed?

Flange guards or Safety shields are commonly used in hazardous chemical environment, to prevent injuries to personnel, or cause environmental damage or damage to surrounding equipment in case of leak or spray-out of corrosive chemicals from flanged connections. Flange guards are also employed in steam piping as well as in oil & gas plants. Flange guards are usually provided with a snap-lock feature that allows flanged connections to be fitted with flange guards rapidly.

Flange guards or Safety shields or Spray shields are available in the materials of PVC, Teflon, polypropylene, stainless steel and a few other materials depending on the application.

- Piping at the head and eye level
- Piping on the discharge side of pumps
- Piping close to walkways and high-traffic areas, which includes areas with overhead piping
- Piping in spaces that are tight and confined
- Loading and unloading areas, also including terminals and docks
- Piping delivering flammable materials close to high-temperature surfaces and instrument panels

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