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Customer questions - Flange spray shield

Customers have a lot of questions in mind when buying a product.These are genuine concerns and as a manufacturer it is our responsibility to clarify Concerns while  buying flange safety spray shields: 1.Price ? All our shields are very affordable...Infact we are the cheapest. 2.So are you compromising on the quality ? Absolutely not! All our Flange Safety shields are better than the best. 3.What is the guarantee? All our shields come with 18 months free replacement guarantee for you. 4.Who are your Customers  ? Shell ,Total,Fresnius Kabi,TATA,BASF,ADM and many many more... 5.What is the shipment time ? Depending on the type of  shield....immediate to 3 weeks.. 6.What is the catch ? We work on  low margins and reasonable marketing budget. 7.How do you accept payments ? We accept payments through Banks in USD. 8.Any hidden charges ? No! We are absolutely  transparent and  woman owned business. 9.Any Local taxes applicable ? No local taxes are cha

Flange Guards & Spray Shields On Oil & Gas Joints For Shell & Total

In the year 2015 Shell and Total joint venture known as Hazira LNG PVT.LTD based in Hazira, Gujarat, India decided to change all its existing Flange shields because of the end of life of shields and various maintenance concerns. This facility has cargo jetties for unloading of gas and vapor.Gas and vapor are stored in tanks at minus one hundred and sixty degrees. This gas is sent to regasification units to be shipped to customers. Our team on visiting the unit observed that they were using Kleer band Flange shields with the worm gear.These Flanges were standard ASME flanges up to size 28 inches and flange pressure rating was #600. These flanges had a lot of structure in form of jumpers and clamps welded to them.No standard flange spray guard could serve the purpose.The challenge was each flange had a different design of flange shield which would cover all external structures welded to the flanges.Initially, they planned to change approximately 100 odd flange shields.Apart f

Gas Tragedy Which Injured Half A Million

This industrial accident at a renowned gas unit which killed 15000 workers and left over half a million with nonfatal injuries.The mere mention of the incident sends shivers down the spine. We decided to look at it from the safety viewpoint and to find out the failures that eventually led to it. Union Carbide India Limited, Bhopal started a pesticide plant in 1970.On 3rd of December,1984 this plant released a poisonous gas into the environment, immediately killing thousands of people. This Catastrophic incident was caused by three primary causes: 1.Equipment 2. Maintenance 3.Safety System This poisonous gas known as Methyl isocyanate was stored in a tank E610 which held 42 metric tonnes of Liquid. Failures: 1. The tank was filled beyond specified maximum Safety limit of 30 MT which is 50% of the holding capacity. This led to the loss of nitrogen gas pressure which was used in emptying the tank. 2. Most of the safety equipment was not working.

Global warming - Flange leaks

Quaternary is the current running ice age which started 2.6 million years ago.You will be surprised to know this is the fifth ice age. The last ice age "karoo" ended as global average temperature changed around 5 degree Celsius. This brought an enormous climate change. With rapid Industrialisation and improvements in our lifestyle over the last century average temperature has increased by .75 degrees celsius. What is significant is two third of the temperature rise is after 1975. Global warming is melting glaciers and adding more and more water to the sea. The recent cyclones debbie, hurricane harvey, cyclone odhisa are all attributed to global warming. Global warming and solar radiation contribute to moving of earth's plates. This leads to earthquakes and volcanic activity. We as Industrialists or entrepreneurs have a major responsibility towards our fellow citizens and our upcoming generations to come. Environmental health and safety - EHS should not be fo

Flange and Valve wrapping tape system - Biggest Drawback

Flange and Valve wrapping by a tape system is a real bad idea. Why? 1. This tape system needs a lot of preparation time. 2. Installation involves skilled labor from the manufacturer. 3. Once a Flange is sealed Maintenance cannot be done. - Biggest drawback. 4. Cannot be reused. 5. Too much work in form of removing the packing and tape -After a Flange leak 6. High cost associated in terms of preparation, supervision and material . 7. Installation for large number of flanges will take months. Any solution that seals the flange and is not reusable is a failure. We need to understand that flanges joints are subject to failures : 1. Gasket failure - Mechanical deterioration with time, over tightening, temperature and  2. Fastening system failure - Bolting is subject to vibrations,stress and fatigue. 3. Alignment-Improper alignment of both faces of flange often leads to a Flange failure. Solution  Flange spray safety shields are the best soluti

Flange guards - Sealing leaks

“Can we stop fluid leakage by using a flange guard?” This question has come up to us a number of times on our journey. As a Flange guard manufacturer ,”No.” Flange Guards are not used for sealing leaks. Flange guards or safety spray shields are used to contain fluid leaks from spray outs. The whole idea of sealing leaks from Flange shields is very dangerous . They are not designed to seal leaks. When you seal a safety shield it leads to pressure buildup and eventually, the pressure will lead to a blast. Flange leaks are mainly because of gasket failure, alignment problems or loosening of fasteners because of vibrations. A planned preventive maintenance schedule will minimize chances of a flange leakage. Teflon and Stainless steel safety shields are available with discharge nozzle which gives a safe passage to the fluid and can be connected to containers which can store such fluids. The discharge nozzle is required in industries which have high-temperature fuel lines. Any leaka

Clear type flange spray shield

Though a number of flange shields are being used in industries but one shield that has been in demand is the clear type Flange shield. The clear type shield is made of transparent inspection window which makes inspection of the flange easily possible. This also helps in detecting any leak with mere visual inspection. These shields have PTFE coated fiberglass on the both ends which have excellent chemical resistance to any hazardous material. These shields are more popular for valves, union, Bends and T piping joints. Installation of these shields is very easy and no special skills is required. Clear type shields are stitched with Yellow Kevlar rope which has a very high strength. Normal cotton threads sold in the market will not last long in case of a leak. These shields are also dielectric and are uv resistant.  Uv resistance gives the shield enhanced life even in case of exposure to sun light. These shields can withstand pressures of up to 1650 PSI with enhanced thickn

Safety officer - It's Time to check your safety procedures

A safety officer ensures that policies and safety regulations are followed by his co-workers. His primary focus is to ensure safety of manpower at the manufacturing plant and containing incidents happening because of unsafe procedures and negligence. In today’s times companies have started using UAV’s to keep a real time check on safety procedures. The monetary objective is...it reduces the workers compensation by almost one third. The long term objective is improvement in workers morale resulting in better productivity and overall creating a safe environment. A safety officer investigates incidents to prevent recurrence and ensures continuity of production. At times piping accidents have happened because the workers had inadequate knowledge about safety procedures and equipment’s. Safety gears can be divided in  two categories the first being used by the worker himself like protective suits, helmets, glasses, safety shoes, appropriate hand gloves, gas masks and the second

History of Valves

Valves are used in regulating the flow of a fluid. The Roman Empire was unmatchable in early days in controlling and storage of fresh waters. In fact the castellum was the first water Sewerage system in the historic city of Pompeii.  The distribution and regulation of water from the aqueduct through 3 outlets was done by the castellum. Egg shaped Lead Pipe was used in the transportation of water. Unfortunately the  ancient city of Pompeii was buried under the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD . The excavations have led to the finding of bronze valves which were used to pump water uphill to the castellum. With the technological advancement in the modern times our piping system as a whole have improved dramatically. Valves are being used in wide range of industry and are also being governed by different regulations. The various governing standards as per region are ISO,ANSI,EN,BSI,DIN,JSA etc.  These valves handle pressures in excess of 2500 PSI and temperat

Flange Safety - Regulations

When the word “Safety” comes to our mind it brings two different kind of thought process.  First is danger, risk,injuries, accidents and life. The second thought is protection, The word “safe” itself comes from French word “sauf.” History of US piping system goes back to early 13 th century when wooden pipes were used. Water pipe companies in the 16 th century used bored tree trunks for transportation of water. As early as 18 th century gas was transported in wooden pipes and by the late 18 th century it was also being used to ferry oil. Infact oil was stored in wooden tanks.  Cast iron pipes first came to use for water distribution in the city of Philadelphia,United States  in early 18 th century. The obvious reason of using it was it could carry higher water pressure. In June 1927 the first tentative standard for Flange and Pipe fitting came into force and was known as American tentative standard b16e which was later replaced by ASA B16.5 in 1953. Flange safety

Need of the hour- Affordable Safety

Technology is improving by leaps and bounds on an hourly basis.What was impossible yesterday is possible today. We have numerous safety products bringing almost absolute safety to our manpower machines, equipment and environment. Still we are struggling to control incidents and accidents. Incidents that bring enormous damage to our environment and families shattered by injuries and deaths of loved ones..our coworkers by profession. One factor that is very deterrent to the safety industry is high pricing in terms of brand name, in terms of quality, in terms of marketing  and in terms of profiteering . We as a part of the safety industry believe that safety products should be correctly priced. as at times companies avoid safety because they can’t afford it. Quality has always scope for improvement though after certain parameters are met it suffices the minimum need of the industry to which you are serving. By adding glamour to the product in terms of look or feel. You are add

Points To Remember While Purchasing Flange shields

As a customer when you are ordering Safety Flange shields,you should provide as many details you can to the manufacturer.This will help in achieving proper Fitting of the flange guards and ensuring Complete safety from spillage through piping system. Always Remember, a flange guard is onky as good as its fitting. Details you should provide: 1.Process liquid and concentration  2.Temperature 3.Flange standard ASA/DIN/JIS 4.Flange rating i.e pressure as flange dimensions change according to pressure rating. 5.Flange MOC i.e Stainless steel,CS etc 6.Pipe size i.e inches or NB nominal bore 7.Jumpers if any on the flanges 8.If discharge nozzles are required 9.Piping on discharge nozzles and Length 10.Pictures if any of critical Flange joints 11.Any extra locking arrangement -Zip lock,Buttons etc These details will help the manufacturer in sending you a fast forward offer and will be able to precisely match your requirements.This will also save you from

Pipe Spray Protection

Flange guards are a great way to provide protection to pipelines against accidental spray outs of harmful chemicals. You may own a business in the chemicals or petrochemicals sector.  Your business might require carrying hazardous chemicals over long distances through pipelines.  If for some reason there is a spray out from these pipes then it could lead to major accidents causing create damage to humans, machinery and plant. Thus they must be prevented at all times. One great way to prevent these from happening is by using high quality flange guards . At   Indana Steel   we are one of the leading manufacturers of flangeguards through this blog we will make you aware how you can use flange guards to prevent any major accidents.  Why flange guards are essential? In case if you have a business where in carrying hazardous chemicals is transported through pipe lines over long distances, you must take note of the fact that with time these pipes tend to wear off and become wea

Top 10 points why use indana bolts in infrastructural setup?

Indiana Steel is a leading supplier and exporter of Stud bolts, ASTM, A193,B7, Hex Bolts, globally . India is getting set for developments in infrastructure. With the "Make in India" initiative gaining momentum, much is expected to happen in the infrastructure and construction sector too. With so much expected to happen the role of high quality bolts will play a role of prime importance. We will make you aware about the top 10 points why you need to use Indana bolts in the present infrastructural set up. Why high quality bolts and fasteners so important across various industries? 1. To enhance efficiency No matter what you construct you need strong bolts for providing strength. If you are building bridges they need to withstand the weight of cars, trucks, and heavy vehicles. The efficiency of what you build does not only depend on the types of materials you use. The right bolts to fasten the sections of the bridge are important for maximum efficiency of your pr

Why Kevlar Is Important In PTFE Flange Guard?

Most of the discoveries in science were unexpected. This one is special as discovered by a woman. Stephanie Kwolek was working on a light weight fiber which could be stronger than steel. In 1965 Kevlar was discovered by kwolek, a fiber which is five times stronger than steel. Kevlar is a form of the plastic popularly known as aramids.  The most common use of Kevlar is Bullet proof vests. Kevlar decomposes at 450 degree Celsius and can withstand embrittlement in low temperatures up to 190 degree Celsius. The most common identification of Kevlar threads is that it comes in yellow colour. Kevlar is chemically stable though it can degrade in high concentration acid and base solutions only after long period of times. All Our PTFE coated fiberglass flange shields are stitched from Kevlar threads. Thus giving the PTFE flange guards the desired level of protection. Most of the PTFE shields in the market are stitched from cotton or nylon threads which can create a

Material Types For Flange Guard

Safety is one of the key requirements for many industries like chemicals and petrochemicals which require the transportation of hazardous chemicals. These can expose the working personnel and the equipment at the plant to considerable risks. Flange guards are safety shields which shield the working personnel and the surrounding equipment at such plants.  This is why their use has been mandatory in the industries of today. However while installing flange guards at your plant you must ensure that they of high strength, easy to install, offer great efficiency and must be of the best material which suits your need. We at   Indana Steel   being one of the leaders in manufacture and supply of different types of flange guards list some of the types of materials which are used for the manufacture guards. Flange guards: the materials used  Teflon You would usually find in the market flange guards which have a teflon coating. This helps the flange guards in increasing its effic