StopForce™ Blast Containment System

Save time and money when carrying out pressure testing

StopForce Safety Curtain

StopForce™ Blast Containment System

The StopForce™ Blast Curtain provides a layer of protection against shrapnel (0.1 to 2.3kg) traveling at a velocity of 900ft/sec in the case of a 15000 psi pressure failure of a Choke, Mud or Cement Manifold on an Oil & Gas drilling rig.

The StopForce™ Blast Containment System consists of a welded or bolted steel frame constructed around an area to be protected. 

StopForce™ Blast Containment Systems save time and money when carrying out pressure testing of Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems on drilling rigs, or in an area or industry that needs to protect personnel from high pressure releases or blasts.

A layer of proprietary Xtegra™ fabric is covered in fire-rated PVC polyester with high performance rope sewn around the perimeter allowing the StopForce™ Blast Curtain to be attached to the framework. This attachment is achieved using roller hangers, heat-treated steel double-locking carabiners and stainless steel hoist rings.

This system allows the StopForce™ Blast Curtain to be easily moved into position while pressure testing and operations are conducted; then easily retracted allowing full access to the protected space. This results in less downtime and allows personnel to conduct simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) in a safer working environment.

Other applications include:

  • StopForce™ Blast Curtain was used to harden transformers from outside threats, as well as increase safety for employees from a potential transformer failure blast wave.

  • Used in a Battery Containment Unit to safely secure Lithium Ion batteries for transport and deployment in space.

  • Used as protection for personnel, equipment, and facilities from high-velocity projectiles that could occur during high-pressure testing of heat exchangers and many more applications across different industries.

Features and Benefits: 

  • Patented curtain containment technology

  • Made from proprietary Xtegra™ Auxetic yarn

  • Saves time and money

  • Saves people and equipment

  • Portable, reusable and reconfigurable according to the installation layout, and assets to be protected. An increase in production reduces downtime

  • StopForce™ Blast Curtains utilize an interconnecting / interlocking connection system to allow multiple panels to be joined to form large continuous barriers

  • StopForce™ Blast Curtains spread and distribute loads spatially to absorb and dissipate energy in the presence of industrial explosions; there are no localized points

  • Weight-to-benefit ratio is significant 

  • UV protected and flame retardant (NFPA 701 or CSFM)

  • 3-year warranty

  • Corporate color and logo options

StopForce™ Blast Containment Systems protect personnel and assets in high-pressure or blast situations:

  1. Offshore drilling rigs

  2. Petrochemical plants and refineries

  3. Industrial manufacturing plants

  4. Mining

  5. Utilities and Transmission

  6. Pipelines

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Shell Test at Southwest Research Lab

Twelve pounds of C4 approximately 13 feet from blast curtain created a 40psi blast wave. Notice the empty 5-gallon bucket and 4x4 behind the Extegra curtain.

Basalt Heat Test