SAFEGUARD

The Safeguard has been developed by KLINGER as a solution to sealing corroded flanges which are particularly evident in the offshore environment. Routine inspection of flanges can be completed with the knowledge that the joint can be remade even if flange corrosion is evident.

KLINGER Safeguard uses Thermica outer facing which is a compressed fiber using mica and an NBR binder. This offers high flexibility, high-temperature resistance and excellent compatibility across a broad range of chemicals. The ePTFE inner corrosion-compensating zone helps to fill voids at the gasket bore and reduces the likelihood of further corrosion.

Regular corrosion inspection activities can be completed with the knowledge that joints can be remade even if corroded flanges are evident. This is facilitated with the KLINGER Safeguard without the need for expensive and disruptive flange replacement or machining.

Properties of the Safeguard

   » Halts in production are also reduced, avoiding major loss of revenue

   » Suitable for RTJ, RF and mismatched RF to RTJ flanges

   » Suitable for pressure ratings from Class 150 to 15K

   » API 6FB Fire safe design

   » Can be manufactured in a range of metallic cores