Safety Spray Shields by APS

Cloth

PTFE Shield Style TW

PTFE Premium Spray Shield Style TP

PTFE Spray Shield Style T

Clear PTFE Spray Shield Style TC

The plastic cloth safety shields are manufactured from single and multilayered clear cloth for easy visibility ora colored cloth with a leak indicating patch. Weep holes located behind the sensitive pH indicating patch allow the indicator to immediately signal a leak and change color to red in the presence of an acid or green if analkali. The pH patch is also replaceable which allows reuse of the shield. APS safety shields are UV stabilized and resistant to sun, rain and fumes and may be used indoors or outdoors. Our cloth shields are quickly and easily installed by one person without any tools by means of a hook and loop fastener and drawstrings.

• Cloth  safety shields available in seven different materials and eight various styles.
• Can be customized for any and all special requirements or applications.
• Available for all ANSI, DIN, PN,BS, JIS, and KS flange sizes.

PTFE

• PTFE coated glass and/or expanded cloth.
• PTFE or Nomex thread and drawstring.
•  Maximum operating temperature450° F.
• Fire and tear resistant.
• Available in five styles: premium, standard, single-ply, clear PTFE and PTFE White.
• Standard color is brown (available in other colors).
• Broad spectrum of chemical resistance.

Standard

• Our most popular and best selling shield.
• 3-ply multi-layered reinforced construction

Premium

• High PTFE content for severe applications.
• Outlasts all other brands on the market.
• 3-ply multi-layered construction.
• Laboratory test proven.

Clear PTFE

• Similar in design to standard PTFE shields.
• 100% clear PTFE strip in center of shield allows for visual inspection.

Single Ply

• Similar in design to standard PTFE shield.
• Single-layered, economical construction for less severe applications.

PTFE Super Shield

• Solid PTFE construction (expanded PTFE cloth).
• PTFE or Nomex cord, thread and reinforcement.
• Suitable for applications where coated glass is not acceptable.
• Reinforced construction through multi-layered design.
• White in color

Additional Cloth

Polypropylene Spray Shield Style P

Polypropylene Spray Shield Style PE

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Spray Shield Style V

Clear (PVC_ Spray Shield Style VC

Clear PTFE Spray Shield with Drain Style TCD

Polypropylene

• 100% black polypropylene cloth,thread, and drawstring.
• Polypropylene stiffener lines the interior for added protection.
• Maximum operating temperature 200° F.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

• Manufactured from yellow,reinforced polyvinyl chloride(other colors available).
• Reinforced thread and drawstring.
• Maximum operating temperature 170° F.

Polyethylene

• Manufactured from transparent, reinforced polyethylene.
• Reinforced thread and drawstring.
• Maximum operating temperature 170° F.

Clear PVC

• Similar in design to standard PVC shields.
• Clear vinyl strip in center allows for visual inspection.

Optional DrainFeature

• Available on clear PTFE shield.
• 100% PTFE drain nipple attached to bottom of shield.
• Used for secondary containment, venting, and emissions testing.
   

Metal

Stainless Steel Spray Shield

Stainless Steel Spray Shield with Drain

• Used in high temperature, high pressure or when conditions are unfavorable for cloth shields.
• Manufactured from 22 or 24 gauge sheet metal.
• Slotted overlapped edges prevent lateral spray-outs.
• Spacer rods raise shield off flange to dissipate pressure.
• Stainless steel screws and keyway slot make installation simple.
• Stainless steel hose clamp connections OPTIONAL.
• Easily installed by one person with a screwdriver.
• Available with anti-mist screen to help eliminate aerosol effect.
• Available for all standard flange sizes.
• Customized sizes also available.

Stainless Steel

• Recommended for corrosive and hazardous environments.
• Available in 304 and 316 grade stainless.
• Maximum operating temperature 2,000° F.
• Maximum operating pressure 3,500 psi.

Galvanized Steel

• Recommended for oil, water and steam applications only.
• Maximum operating temperature 800° F.
• Maximum operating pressure 3,500 psi.

Optional Drain Feature

• Available in 304 and 316 stainless steel.
• Stainless steel nipple attached to bottom of shield.
• Used for secondary containment, ventings and emissions testing.

Expansion Joint Shields

Clear PTFE Ball Valve Shield

Clear PTFE Expansion Joint Shield

PTFE Expansion Joint Shield

Globe Valve Bonnet Shield

• Available in same cloth and metal materials as other shields.
• Same quality design as other cloth shields.
• Attached by velcro fasteners and drawstrings.
• Allows for movement of the expansion joint without any change in effectiveness.
• Available for all brands and styles of expansion joints.

Valve Shields

• Available in same cloth and metal materials as other shields.
• Manufactured to fit all types of valves:
• Butterfly
• Globe
• Check
• Diaphragm
• Gate
• Ball
• Plug
• Control

Pipe Vent Covers

Hose Shield

"T" Type Sitting Shield

Transfer Line Sleeve

• Designed to cover the pipe vent outlet on safety relief valves and rupture discs.
• Manufactured from heavy duty polyvinyl chloride (PVC)or PTFE.
• Weatherproof: prevents rainwater and snow from entering.
• Keeps out birds and insects.
• UV stabilized and chemical resistant.
• Simple and easy to install.
• Contains a drawstring for securing.
• Contains a grommet with rope attached to prevent loss.
• Available for all pipe sizes.
• Available in angle or straight cut.

Hose Shields

• Manufactured from PTFE and polyvinyl chloride.
• pH indicating patch signals leaks.
• Available for any size and length.
• Attached by velcro fasteners and drawstrings - wraparound design or drawstrings only - tube design.

Transfer Line Sleeves

• Quickly fits over the locking mechanism.
• Have rapid connect and release tie locks.
• Are reusable and UV resistant.
• Are made of rugged PTFE impregnated glass cloth withPTFE drawstrings suitable for maximum operating temperature of 450° F.
• Are economical.

Other Specialty Shields

Custom designed for:

• Sight Glasses 
• Flow Indicators
• Pressure Vessels
• Pumps
• Fittings
• Instruments
• Manways