Flange Insulation Kits
INTRODUCTION

Flange insulation kits are designed to control flow and seal pipe flanges.   It is the economical way to electrically isolate pipe sections. The kits contain gaskets, washers and sleeves; and are available in different  materials for application on all types of pipe flange.

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 APPLICATION

Flange insulation kits control electrical current flow on gas, oil and water pipelines. and seal pipe flange. The kits are designed to address the unique requirements of a pipe installation. These include pressure, temperature, dielectric strength, number of bolts and the type of materials carried by the pipeline. Gaskets are available in the standard type of "E" and "F". 

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

item

material

 dielectric strength (volts/mil) water absorb (%) max. operate temperature compress strength (PSI) tensile strength (PSI)
gasket neoprene faced phenolic 500 1.6 175¢XF 25,000 25,000
plain phenolic 500 1.6 225¢XF 25,000 25,000
G-10 epoxy glass 550 0.1 350 50,000 45,000
sleeves mylar 4,000 0.8 300 --- ---
polyethylene 400 0.01 180 --- ---
G-10 450 0.1 280 --- ---
washers phenolic 500 1.6 300 33,000 ---
G-10 550 0.1 280 50,000 ---