ContraFlex®

Insulation Jackets
Flexible thermal insulation, personnel protection, acoustic,
leak detection and burn prevention jackets
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ContraFlex ®

Better
products for
challenging
situations
For further information about the ContraFlex® range of products,
please visit www.ContraFlex.net

Oil & Gas Petrochemical Nuclear LNG Industrial

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Contents
04 ContraFlex® Insulation and Protection 19 Acid, Alkali and Steam Detection

05 Benefits of ContraFlex® Insulation Jackets 20 Specialist Technical Jackets

06 Design to Protect, Built to Last 22 Cryogel® Insulation & ContraFlex®

07 Weather Protection 23 Cold Insulation & Temperature Control

08 Insulation Types Available 24 Potential Applications for Insulation Jackets

09 Thermal Insulation 25 What Can ContraFlex® Protect?

10 High Temperature Insulation Jackets 27 Fixing Methods and Accessories

13 High Temperature Turbine Insulation 28 Other Jacket Types Available

14 Acoustic Insulation 30 Global Presence

17 Trace Heating Jackets

18 Leak Detection Jackets

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ContraFlex ®

Insulation
and Protection
ContraFlex® Insulation jackets are manufactured from high-quality
materials dependent on the user requirements

Advanced Insulation is a global supplier ContraFlex® is designed to improve

of Insulation (Topside and Subsea), process in accordance with health and
Passive Fire Protection (PFP), Cryogenic safety or process guidelines, whilst
Spill Protection (CSP), Composite Blast providing energy savings and return on
and Fire Walls, Buoyancy Products and investment.
Cable Protection Systems.
ContraFlex® jackets can be applied to any
The company designs, manufactures and new-build application, or retrofitted as
installs ContraFlex® Insulation jackets to a replacement in, or an enhancement to
protect equipment and personnel across existing plants.
a range of industries; from the rigours
of offshore oil and gas to petrochemical
plants, defence, marine, LNG, Food and
Beverages (F&B), and other industrial
plant rooms including in schools and
hospitals.

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ContraFlex ®

Benefits of
Insulation Jackets
Insulation Jackets are a tailor made removable solution bespoke
to each piece of equipment

What makes ContraFlex® different?

++ Up to three times more efficient than
conventional insulation materials
++ Reduces carbon footprint and energy
costs on existing plants
++ Significant reduction in energy
losses from boilers (95%), valves
and other equipment
++ Designed and optimised for use in
highly congested areas with clash points
++ Operating temperatures -36˚C to
+1100˚C dependent on insulation
materials and cloth specification
++ No sharp edges or hot surfaces
minimise health and safety risks
++ Impact resistant
++ Reduced on-site application time,
saving up to 70% in installation costs
++ Reduced need for costly scaffolding
++ Waterproof outer cloth, water shedding
design and drain plugs to reduce
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) risk
++ Jacket design enables quick and easy
maintenance/inspection programmes
70% time saving
On installation
& maintenance
Energy saving
Insulation reduces carbon
footprint

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ContraFlex ®

Designed
to Protect,
Built to Last
ContraFlex® Insulation jackets are designed for equipment with
regular inspection and maintenance requirements

ContraFlex® jackets are the product of materials and/or outer cloths depending
years of investment and development on the application and process
in material selection, manufacturing requirements.
processes, CAD and modelling capability,
ContraFlex® jackets are bespoke,
in-house and external testing to create
meaning each one is tailored to
a bespoke solution for a range of harsh
specification.
and challenging environments.
Each ContraFlex® jacket installation
is subject to site measurement to
enable an engineered solution to be
manufactured, maximising its efficiency
and life-cycle.
ContraFlex® Insulation jackets come in a
variety of types, using a range of infill

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ContraFlex ®

Weather
Protection
ContraFlex® Insulation jackets have been extensively tested to
ensure durability in challenging harsh environments

ContraFlex® Insulation jackets ++ ISO 20340:2009 - Performance

can be manufactured to ensure
minimal water ingress for use in
harsh weather environments. Testing
conducted on ContraFlex® silicone coated
outer cloth includes:
++ IACS UR S14.2.3 - Testing Procedures
Requirements for Protective Paint
Systems for Offshore Structures for
4,200 hours in cycles of:
++ 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
of Watertight Compartments, a
requirement of NORSOK R-004

Weatherproofing
Tested in extreme
weather conditions

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ContraFlex ®

Insulation
Types Available
Advanced Insulation are a market-leading provider for insulation
types including PFP, thermal and acoustic

Thermal Insulation Leak Detection

Energy saving heat Acid, steam and alkaline
conservation burn prevention

High Temperature Specialist Technical

Personnel protection and Bespoke for any type of
heat conservation installation

Acoustic Insulation
Sound reduction and
vibration dampening

Trace Heating
Temperature control and
frost prevention

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Plant Room Success Story:
*Return on Investment 12 months
Annual heat loss before insulation: 143,575
kWh
Insulated heat loss: 11,688 kWh
Annual heat loss savings: 131,887 kWh
Annual heat loss cost: £2,843
Insulated heat loss cost: £231
Annual cost savings: £2,612
Projected savings over 5 years: > £13,000
Energy Survey Executive Summary
Estimated Annual Savings (£): £2,612
Estimated Annual Heat Loss Savings (kWh):
131,887 kWh
Estimated Annual CO2 Reduction: 24,429 kg
Example 4” valve in a plant room with
50mm insulation jacket:
Uninsulated
Annual Heat Loss: 7682kWh
Annual CO2: 1,423 kg
Annual Cost: £152 ($190)
Insulated
Annual Heat Loss: 614kWh
Annual CO2: 119 kg
Annual Cost: £13 ($17)
*Actual UK example
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ContraFlex ®
Thermal
Insulation
ContraFlex® Thermal Insulation jackets save energy, CO2 output and
costs on plant room equipment and boilers.
Thermal energy savings
Advanced Insulation have a dedicated
team of surveyors qualified to measure
dimensional and heat loss information
from valves, flanges and other plant room
equipment. This information can be fed
back to a unique heat loss survey program
in order to calculate the expected savings
in CO2 and energy costs.
Using state of the art surveying
technology, each valve, flange or piece
of equipment is examined for energy
losses, surface temperature and CO2
emissions. ContraFlex® Insulation
jackets provide extremely short term
returns on investment, whilst also
protecting personnel against elevated
temperatures.
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ContraFlex ®

High Temperature
Insulation Jackets
ContraFlex® High Temperature jackets conserve heat and provide
personnel protection on boiler pods, exhausts and turbines

ContraFlex® High Temperature come equipped with specifically

Insulation jackets are utilised where
application operating temperatures are
anywhere up to 1,100°C. Hot surfaces
dissipate heat quickly so it is important
to maintain equipment temperatures
as well as protect personnel from
potentially harmful burns.
These jackets are often used to
effectively insulate turbines, boilers,
pipes, flanges, valves and vessels.
Where traditional materials would
fail, high temperature insulation jackets
selected infills, fabrics and fixings for
the desired application.
Site surveys are conducted to determine
the location of installation, environment,
measurements of equipment and
design, i.e. where access points are
required.
A range of insulation infill materials
are available including needlemat,
AES wool or Pyrogel® depending
on the application temperature and
specification.

Approved Supplier
Of Pyrogel® high
temperature insulation

Advanced Materials
Range of high temperature
cloths and infills

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ContraFlex ®

High Temperature
Turbine Insulation
ContraFlex® High Temperature Insulation jackets have a large track
record on steam and gas turbine installations worldwide

ContraFlex® High Temperature Turbine With shutdown periods costing a typical

Insulation jackets provide a removable
solution up to three times more efficient
than traditional methods, dramatically
reducing shut-down times. Overall cost
savings through reduced manpower,
scaffolding and ease of installation.
The ContraFlex brand has been used
®
by EDF Energy at nuclear power stations
across the UK, including EDF Hartlepool -
where it was used to insulate a number
of applications including IP and HP
governors and stops, IP cylinders, MBFP
cylinders and at Hinkley Point B, covering
similar applications.
nuclear power station in excess of
£1million per day, ContraFlex® reliably
delivers fast turnaround and significant
savings for contractors and end users
alike.
ContraFlex® jacket patterns can be
tailored to all turbine manufacturers
specifications globally.
Approved by EDF
Effective insulation in the
power industry

“ContraFlex® insulation jackets are an all-round world-class product

and service” - Jason Young, EDF

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ContraFlex ®
Acoustic
Insulation
ContraFlex® Acoustic insulation jackets have been tested in
accordance to ISO 15665 for use on piping, flanges and valves.
ContraFlex® Acoustic insulation jackets
are available where sound reduction
is required to improve site working
conditions, by reducing noise and
vibration across structures.
ContraFlex® standard insulation jackets
can be modified to include a layer of
mass loaded vinyl to provide noise
protection.
Due to oil and gas and industrial
requirements, ContraFlex® has a
ISO 15665 Class A, B, C
Acoustics for piping,
flanges and valves
Shell DEP 31
Acoustics for piping
flanges and valves
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dedicated range of acoustic insulation
jackets for use on piping, flanges and
valves as per ISO 15665 class A, B, C and
Shell DEP 31 specifications. In addition,
ContraFlex® Acoustic insulation jackets
meet the NORSOK R-004 specification for
acoustics Class 6, 7 and 8.
Acoustic insulation jackets have been
tested at the world renowned Peutz
B.V. facility, Netherlands and developed
using a variety of insulation materials.
NORSOK Class 6, 7, 8
R-004 specifications for
acoustics
70% Time Saving
On installation
& maintenance
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ContraFlex ®
Trace Heating
Jackets
ContraFlex® can be fitted with integrated trace heating to maintain
equipment temperatures and/or prevent frost
ContraFlex® Trace Heating jackets provide
a solution for flow assurance, to prevent
the formation of waxes or crystallisation.
Each jacket can be fitted with a trace
heated cable and a thermostat or
regulator for quick and easy removal and
re-installation.
If the temperature drops below the
desired level, the trace heated cable can
raise the temperature of the equipment
back up to the relevant operating
temperature.
NORSOK Class 4
R-004 specification for
frost protection
Weatherproof
Tested in extreme
weather conditions
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Equipment located in harsh
environments, particularly in the winter
months, can be subject to freezing.
ContraFlex® Trace Heating jackets
provide winter protection for water
treatment plants, refineries and offshore
facilities where flow assurance is critical.
ContraFlex® jackets can be designed
and manufactured in accordance with
the NORSOK R-004 specification for
frost protection.
Trace Heating
Temperature control and
frost prevention
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ContraFlex ®

Leak Detection
Jackets
ContraFlex® Leak Detection jackets detect, protect and notify
personnel by using advanced colour changing materials

ContraFlex® Leak Detection jackets come
in four main configurations depending
on the reagent type. ContraFlex® Leak
Detection jackets provide personnel
protection in the form of a spray shield,
whilst providing an indication of the type
of fluid within the contained leak. Leak
Detection jackets can be provided with
thermal insulation where necessary.

Acid / Alkaline Acid

Changes colour dependent Turns yellow in contact
on reagent type with acid

Steam
Changes white when in
contact with steam

Alkaline
Turns brown on contact
with alkaline

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ContraFlex ®

Acid, Alkali and

Steam Detection
ContraFlex® Leak Detection jackets are designed with a variety of
cloths that react to acids, alkali or steam

Each jacket provides a form of

personnel protection against potentially
harmful substances.
ContraFlex® Leak Detection jackets were
developed to provide a simple to install,
dry fit, removable jacket for effective
leak detection, burn prevention and
ease of maintenance, with the option for
thermal insulation.
ContraFlex® Acid Leak Detection Jackets
change colour within 25 minutes
depending on the concentration and
reagent type.

Leak Detection
Acid, steam and alkaline
burn prevention

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ContraFlex ®

Specialist
Technical Jackets
ContraFlex® Jackets are a bespoke product, suitable for a wide
range of applications

ContraFlex® prides itself on being a facilities to simulate some of the real

bespoke product for any type of industrial
application.
ContraFlex® Specialist Technical jackets
have been supplied into a number
of applications including; hydraulic
line protection, vehicle insulation and
protection, generator exhausts, boilers
and many more.
When developing a concept design,
Advanced Insulation uses its state of the
art CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
life conditions the product is expected to
withstand, supported by our dedicated
technical support team.
Product Testing
ContraFlex® can be tested
to client requirements
Certification
Certified by external 3rd
parties

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ContraFlex ®
®
Cryogel Insulation
®
and ContraFlex
ContraFlex® Cryogel® Insulation jackets are designed for equipment
with regular inspection and maintenance requirements

Cryogel® Z insulation provides a Advanced Insulation supply the

solution for below ambient temperature complete package consisting of Cryogel®
applications within LNG and oil and Insulation with an insulation or PFP
gas processing facilities. Cryogel® Z, by jacket outer layer, depending on the
Aspen Aerogel has a lower k-value than client specification.
other insulation materials on the market,
For cold insulation plus PFP, ContraFlex®
meaning that less insulation thickness is
provides a solution suitable for jet fires
required.
or hydrocarbon pool fires.
ContraFlex® has been used alongside
Cryogel® on valve, flange and fitting
insulation to provide a removable outer
skin, designed to make the application
process quicker.

Approved Supplier
Of Cryogel® Z cryogenic
insulation materials

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ContraFlex ®

Cold Insulation
and Temperature
Control
ContraFlex® insulation and passive fire protection jackets can be
used within LNG facilities in conjunction with cryogenic insulation

The application of Cryogel® and ContraFlex® works in conjunction with

ContraFlex® is very simple. First, the most major cold insulation materials,
Cryogel® Z insulation is installed using making it an ideal solution for valves or
foil tape and vapour barriers as per equipment subject to maintenance.
the Aspen Aerogel recommended
application procedure. The system is
finished with a weather protection
layer or primary vapour barrier, before
installing the ContraFlex® insulation or
PFP jacket.

70% Time Saving

On installation
& maintenance

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Potential
Applications for
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++ Marine ++ Water Treatment
++ General Industry ++ HVAC

Topside FPSO Refineries LNG Process Oil Sands Power Gen Industrial

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ContraFlex ®

What can
ContraFlex®
Valves
& F la
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Protect?
ContraFlex® Insulation jackets can be applied to a number of
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different applications in a variety of sectors

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++ Valves ++ Heat exchangers

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++ Cylinders ++ Hydrants
++ Pumps ++ Exhausts
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++ Process vessels ++ Ship Engines

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Draw Cord
Identification Tags
Design and availability subject
to manufacturing region
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ContraFlex ®
Fixing Methods
and Accessories
ContraFlex® Insulation jackets offer a wealth of accessories
for on-site suitability and access
ContraFlex® Insulation jackets are
Draw Cord
secured using fabric hook and loop tape
to provide a fast fix application method. Simple termination
onto piping
High Temperature jackets are then
fastened at critical heat paths to ensure
Straps and Bands
tight joints using lacing hooks and wire
and/or stainless steel banding. Alternative fitting
for piping
Dependent on the application, Advanced
Insulation can tailor the fixing method
utilised to suit a range of different needs Links and Straps
and requirements. Inspection hatches Alternative fitting for
may also be included on PFP jackets for valves and assemblies
ease of access during maintenance.
For exposure to marine environments Turn Buttons
or regular storm conditions, ContraFlex® High Temperature jacket
Insulation jackets can be supplied quick fit solution
with an intumescent drain plug and
weatherproofing flap.
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ContraFlex ®

Other Jacket
Types Available
Advanced Insulation are a market-leading provider for insulation
types including PFP, thermal and acoustic insulation

Advanced Insulation are a market-leading Certified by Lloyd’s Register, DNV and

provider in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) ABS, ContraFlex® PFP jackets are used
jackets for the offshore oil and gas, across a broad range of industries
petrochemical and industrial markets. including offshore and onshore
applications.
ContraFlex® PFP has been used
extensively on topside platforms, FPSOs, ContraFlex® PFP jackets are designed to
petrochemical plants, LNG facilities, work alongside Advanced Insulation’s
refineries and nuclear power stations to range of phenolic and silicone PFP
protect assets against structural failure systems branded under ContraFlame®,
in the event of a fire. ContraBlast® and ContraSpill®.
The company manufactures and
installs ContraFlex® Passive Fire
Protection (PFP) jackets to protect
assets, maintain structural integrity
and safeguard personnel working in
challenging environments.

Passive Fire Protection

Ask for a ContraFlex® PFP
brochure for more

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ContraFlex ®

Global
Presence 9.

Advanced Insulation is a market-leading

insulation provider with global reach

Advanced Insulation offers a fully comprehensive service

that includes survey, design, manufacture and installation. 8.

As part of that survey, Advanced Insulation offer to

dismantle and dispose of any existing fire protection. To
book an initial survey, please contact your closest branch.
Requests for quotation and marketing enquiries should be
submitted to: info@ContraFlex.net
With branches across the world, the company can offer
organisations and businesses a comprehensive array of 3.
products including passive fire protection, topside and
subsea insulation, cryogenic spill protection, blast and fire
walls, buoyancy and cable protection systems.
A full technical support service is available for all
products, at any location.

Design Manufacture Installation

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Manufacturing Facilities
Manufacture, installation,
maintenance & sales GLOBAL SALES OFFICES:

1. United Kingdom United Kingdom

Quedgeley West Business Park Unit 2, Christopher Court
Bristol Road Hardwicke Watnall Road
Gloucester Nottingham
1. GL2 4PA NG15 6EP
Tel: +44 1452 880880 Tel: +44 1159 634964

2. Angola 3. Brazil
Rua Direita do Gamek Rodovia SP 107, km 29
4.
N26 Base Kubics Jaguariúna – SP
Largo Corimba-Samba Caixa Postal 255
Luanda 13820-000
5.
Tel: +244923 364 273 Tel: +55 19 41417117

4. Kazakhstan 5. South Korea

7.
184/1 Iksanova St., 72-1 Sinsan-Ro
090300, Burlin region, Saha-gu
Aksai Busan
West Kazakhstan Oblast 49434
Tel: +7 701 786 9158 Tel: +82 51 921 6367
6.
6. Malaysia 7. United Arab Emirates
2. 56 Jalan Anggerik Vanilla P. O. Box 18512
Canal Garden Jebel Ali Free Zone
Kota Kemuning Dubai
Shah Alam 40460 Tel: +971 4 8819821
Tel: +603 5121 3886

8. United States of America 9. Canada

11490 Westheimer Road 121 Germain Street
#925 Saint John,
Houston, TX NB
77077 E2L 2E9
Tel: +1 (605) 206 2901 Tel: +1 (780) 905 4723

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Advanced Insulation
Quedgeley West Business Park
Bristol Road, Hardwicke
Gloucester
GL2 4PA
Tel: +44 1452 880880
Email: info@ContraFlex.net
www.ContraFlex.net