This depends on the total energy of the projectile and the use of the system dictated by the specific application. Our systems do not actually require the use of a structure. Blankets can be draped over or wrapped around the component being tested and connected back to themselves. For applications… Continue reading
The safety zone around a curtain system is one half of the distance between the closest two anchor points to the impact area. If a blanket is being used as a self-contained enclosure, allowances have to be made for the distance the blanket will move before it is constrained by… Continue reading
If the cover is not damaged, the barrier is fit for use. The core materials are much more impact resistant than the cover and will not be damaged by anything that is not able to penetrate the cover. If the cover is penetrated by a projectile Blast Control should be… Continue reading
Our Torque LockTM System requires no tools. Torque Pins are used to twist the cables together and are held in place by a Torque Panel. It is easier than setting up your average camping tent.
Blast Control’s products have successfully passed perforation and ballistic limit testing conducted by numerous independent third-party organizations. The parameters of these tests were formulated to specifically replicate various projectiles launched from failure of pressurized equipment utilized in industrial operations such as oil and gas. Our barriers have been impacted with… Continue reading