PFP Jackets – Contraflex®

Introduction to Contraflex®

ContraFlex® is a range of tailor-made flexible passive fire protection (PFP) and insulation jackets.

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Certifications

ISO 22899-1 – Determination of the Resistance to Jet Fires of Passive Fire Protection Materials
UL 1709 – Standard for Rapid Rise Fire Tests of Protection Materials for Structural Steel
ISO 20340 – Performance Requirements for Protective Paint Systems for Offshore and Related Structures
ISO 11507 – Exposure for Paint Coatings and ISO 9227 – Corrosion Tests for Salt Spray
IACS UR S14.2.3 – Testing Procedures of Watertight Compartments, A requirement of NORSOK R-004

Additional Testing

Average peak overpressure of 1.55 barg on a vessel
Average peak overpressure of 2.15 barg on a tubular sample
72 hours accelerated UV weathering ISO 11507
72 hours neutral salt spray exposure ISO 9227
24 hours steady state low-temperature testing at -20°C

Features of Contraflex®

Removable
Low installation time
Reusable
Low maintenance and inspection time
Customizable to fit complex shapes

Applications of Contraflex®

ContraFlex® is used in many industries which includes:

Oil and Gas Refining
Petrochemical
LNG
Offshore & Onshore
Marine
Power Plants and others.
Topside
FPSO

ContraFlex® can be designed to fit:

Valves & Actuators
Instrument Lines
ESDV, MOV & SDV
Welding Nodes
Motorized Actuators
Risers (Outside the Splash Zone)
Manways
Air Receivers
Junction Boxes
Cable Trays & Conduits
Process Vessels
Heat Exchangers

Comparison between ContraFlex® and Conventional Method

Contraflex®	Conventional
A removable insulation jacket that fits perfectly on the equipment	Utilizes intumescent spray

The conventional method is not effective as it is susceptible to its surroundings. Disturbances, such as mechanical vibrations, leads to cracks on the surface which will deteriorate the coatings further. Weather aspects such as humidity and rain will also weaken the coating over time.

Advanced Insulation’s Removable Passive Fire Protection Jacket, Contraflex® is manufactured to minimize water ingress in harsh conditions. Its removable characteristics made it ideal for equipment which requires frequent inspections.

Advanced InsulationPFP Jacket Contraflex® for Vertical Vessel

Key Benefits

PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION (PFP) AND INSULATION PROPERTIES

Ideal to be used at congested areas where both PFP and insulation are desired.

HYDROCARBON AND POOL FIRE PROTECTION

Certified as ISO 22899-1:2009 and UL 1709 for protection against jet fire and hydrocarbon pool fire of up to 180 minutes.

EASY TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL

Securements on the jackets (Velcro, lacing wire, straps, bands) makes it easy for removal and reinstallation. Suitable for frequently inspected equipment.

PROTECTION FROM CORROSION UNDER INSULATION (CUI)

Jacket comes with waterproof outer cloth, water shedding and drain plugs to reduce CUI risks.

TIME SAVING

No curing time is required. Prefabricated jacket reduces installation time on site compared to traditional PFP.

Product Documents

ContraFlex® Passive Fire Protection Jackets Brochure

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