Specialized RAMCO® Safety Shields: Metal Drain-Gard® Safety Shields

The Drain-Gard® Shield is a very useful safety device in situations in which spills must be avoided. Such conditions include:

	piping connections located directly over walkways
	piping systems used for unloading barges, tankers and trailers to prevent spills into waterways

	installation under pipe insulation
	recapture of chemicals and corrosives and directing spillage to recovery containers
	secondary containment

Constructed in either “304” or “316” stainless steel, the Drain-Gard® Shield is produced in all pipe sizes. All elements in its construction are stainless steel. Its basic design is similar to a metal safety shield with overlapping slotted edges to prevent lateral sprayout and inner spacer rods to create a flow space to dissipate pressure. In addition, the lower portion of the shield is equipped with a threaded nipple to accommodate a hose or pipe connection, providing retrieval and secondary containment. In the event of a gasket failure, the leaking fluid will not flow over the sides of the safety shield, but the chemical will drain through the nipple into the attached connection and receptacle. This shield can be customized with an alarm to signal a leak alert.

This novel safety shield can be manufactured for valves as well as flanges. It is also possible to develop customized versions. Regardless of configuration, they are easily installed with the use of only a screwdriver.