Rapid Soft Cover has been developed by Reál Marine AS for flange protection. The sandwich solution consists of a 5mm layer of soft cellular rubber and a 4mm layer of hard PE plastic. The soft layer ensures a dust-tight and cushioning connection against the flange surface. The hard PE plastic on top provides protection against mechanical impact, scratches, etc.
The flange protector can be supplied with two different fastening methods: either the push-fit plugs in the picture, or our own Real Rapid Bolt. Both are supplied separately. To see the dimensions of the plugs, click here (the product page for the plugs will open in a new window).
Manufactured for virtually all flange types and sizes. For large ANSI flanges in heavy #-classes, check that sufficiently large plastic bolts are available. If it is not possible to find suitable bolts, the RSC covers can be made without bolt holes, i.e., with attachment using nylon cable ties.
On RTJ flanges, the sealing surface may be raised, resulting in a gap between the protector and the flange. We can solve this by adding an extra 5mm layer of foam (sold separately). Customers may also choose to apply tape around the edges as additional protection against dust. For the largest flanges in very high pressure classes, the design is examined specifically due to this extra height on the RTJ surface.
