Isoguard by Lamons

The IsoGuard™ sealing/isolating gasket system is designed for general applications where electrical flange isolation and corrosion control are required on pipes containing water/wastewater, gas, natural gas, oil and other hydrocarbon based medias up to 302ºF(150ºC).
  • Description

    The IsoGuard™ sealing/isolating gasket system is designed for general applications where electrical flange isolation and corrosion control are required on pipes containing water/wastewater, gas, natural gas, oil and other hydrocarbon based medias up to 302ºF(150ºC). Available for flat face, raised face and ring type joint flanges from 1/2" to 48", ANSI 150-1500# and API 2-5K, the IsoGuard™ gasket is an engineered value added solution for trouble free operation. The IsoGuard™ sealing/isolating gasket system consists of a retainer with an incline-plane seal groove geometry designed to optimize each seal's elastic memory, in conjunction with a proven rectangular sealing element ("Quad" ring). This design guarantees low bolt load requirements and high sealing reliability. IsoGuard™ systems are available with a variety of retainers and seal elements.

     

    A FRESH LOOK AT SEALING - DESIGN FEATURES

     

     

    A Fresh Look at Sealing - Design Feature: A non-spliced (one-piece) Teflon seal element, available from 1/2" to 24". Combining this seal with the incline-plane groove design is a first for this generation of gasket technology; an excellent choice for engineers and end users wanting increased seal integrity.

     



     


    The flange face makes initial/light contact with the gasket retainer surface (isolation material) and the sealing element protrudes just above the gasket retainer surface.

     


    Rectangular Sealing Element "Quad Seal" in conjunction with the incline plane provides a self-energized seal. The small gap between seal element and retainer illustrates how the incline plane allows the seal material to move in a direction other than point loading the gasket web (small area of retainer between the two seals). This movement prevents cracking and breaking of the gasket retainer under high loads.

    Furthermore, the incline plane groove provides the seal with greater elastic memory, thereby helping maintain an effective seal even when bolt load may relax over a period of time.

     

     

     

    RETAINER MATERIALS (G10, G11, PHENOLIC)

    • 1/8" (0.125") 3.18mm total thickness
  • Features

    • Load-energizing seal.
    • Incline-plane groove geometry.
    • Low bolt load required.

     

    APPLICATIONS

    • IsoGuard™ gaskets are engineered to provide high reliability sealing and electrical isolation for a wide variety of applications.
    • High Pressure Flanges: Up to 2500# or API 10K.
    • Applications where end users prefer an integral seal element.

     

    INDUSTRIES

    • Water/Wastewater
    • Oil
    • Gas

     

    MEDIA

    Energy

    • Ethanol
    • Ethylene
    • Fuel Oil
    • Natural Gas
    • Sour Gas
    • Gasoline
    • Crude Oil
    • Propane
    • Nitrogen
    • Butane
    • Diesel
    • Methane
    • Hydrocarbons
    • Hydrogen Sulfide
    • Carbon DioxideM

     

    Water

    • Sewage
    • Spent Liquor
    • Hot Water
    • Potable Water
    • Sea Water
    • Water

     

     

    FACTS

    Based in industry proven design.
    Enhanced with innovative engineered features.
    Lamons cycled tested at 10,000 psi at ambient temperature.
    100% made in the USA.
    Tested to Shell Certification Standards.

     

    GENERAL INSTALLATION TIPS

    1. Always use proper safety equipment.
    2. Installation should be done with a torque wrench or stud tension measuring device.
    3. User should inspect to determine that all components are as specified.
    4. Flanges shall be free of pits, gouges, rust, debris, oil and grease. Surface finish shall be no greater than 250 RMS.
    5. Check bolts and nuts to ensure they are clean.

    OTHER INFORMATION

     

           

     

     

  • Features

    GASKET/RETAINER MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

     

    ASTM

    TEST METHOD

    G10

    G11

    Phenolic

    D149

    Dielectric Strength Volts/Mil Short Time

    750-800

    550

    500

    D695

    Compressive Strength (psi)

    65,000

    63,000

    25,000

    D570

    Water Absorption (%)

    0.05

    0.10

    1.60

    D790

    Flexural Strength (psi)

    65,000

    60,000

    22,500

    D256

    IZOD Impact Strength (Ft-lbs/Inch

    14.0

    12.0

    1.20

    D638

    Tensile Strength (psi)

    50,000

    42,000

    20,000

    D732

    Shear Strength (psi)

    21,000

    21,000

    10,000

    D952

    Bond Strength (lb)

    2,600

    2,200

    1,500

     

    Temperature - Operating

    Cryogenic -238°F (-150°C) to +302°F (+150°C)

    -100°F (-73°C) to +392°F (+200°C)

    +65°F (-54°C) to +220°F (+104°C)

     

    NOTE: Operating Temperature for Gaskets and Flange Isolation Kits is based off the Gasket Retainer Temperature. Seal element temperature does not dictate the min. and max. gasket operating temperature.

     

    SEAL ELEMENT MATERIALS

    • PTFE (Teflon®) Spring Energized. Spring is Stainless Steel.
    • Nitrile
    • Silicone
    • Viton®
    • EPDM

     

    SEAL ELEMENT MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

     

    Sealing Element

    Temperature - Operating

    Teflon®

    Cryogenic to +525°F (+274°C)

    Nitrile

    -40°F (-40°C) to +250°F (+121°C)

    Silicone

    -75°F (-115°C) to +392°F (+200°C)

    Viton®

    -20°F (-29°C) to +392°F (+200°C)

    EPDM

    -65°F (-54°C) to +250°F (+121°C)

     

     

    CONFIGURATIONS FOR GASKET TYPE AND SLEEVE AND WASHER SETS

     

             

    Type "E" Gasket
    Fits over the bolt holes and extends to the O.D. of the flange to assist contractors as the bolt holes automatically center the gasket. Provides excellent protection against shorting out of the corrosion mitigation hardware.

     

    Type "F" Gasket
    Fits within the bolt hole circle of the flange and extends to the I.D. of the bolt circle providing good protection against shorting out of the corrosion mitigation hardware.

     

    "E" or "F" Type Gaskets
    The IsoGuard gasket is available in a Type "E" or "F" configuration to accommodate all your sealing/isolating needs.

     

     

    Single Washer Set
    One isolation sleeve, one steel washer and one insulating washer for each stud/bolt.

     

    Double Washer Set
    One isolation sleeve, two steel washers and two insulating washers for each stud/bolt.

     

    SUGGESTED SLEEVE/WASHER SETS

     

    SD = Standard (G10 Sleeves, Steel Zp Washers and G10 Washers) - Double Washer Set

     

     

    ED = Economy (Mylar Sleeves, Steel ZP Washers and Phenolic Washers) - Double Washer Set