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Extra Span Wind Shielding

The Extra Span type wind shield is used as a permanent solution for protection of personnel and equipment from the harsh weather conditions experienced both onshore and offshore in the oil and gas industry.

The ES wind shield is typically made with a single layer construction, but can also be supplied with a double layer for additional protection. This shield type also provides excellent radiated heat protection for both personnel and equipment.

This configuration of windshield is ideal for installations requiring panels of differing sizes and/or complex shapes.

Fabric Wind Shielding

Our product portfolio features the Galebreaker offshore range of lightweight tensioned fabric Wind shields. This collaboration will expand the range of wind shielding products specifically designed for the oil and gas sectors.

Galebreaker Industrial is a UK based company specialising in fabric technology with 30 years’ experience developing and manufacturing heat and windshield products across a broad range of industries.

Their range of fabric Wind Shields are independently tested by UKAS laboratories and provide the following benefits:

Wind, rain and dirt resistant
Excellent UV resistance
Proven efficiency: can reduce wind speed by up to 75%
Charcoal grey colour, polyester material with PVC coating
Fire resistant classification B-s2,d0 to EN 13501-1
Lightweight, strong and very durable: 1.25 kg/m² total weight including fixings
Approx. 380 g/m² weight of material
Operating temperature range of -30 °C to +70 °C.
Designed to withstand wind speeds: standard 90 mph, maximum 120 mph (53 m/s)
Shields can be rolled into bales for easy handling, shipping and storage.

The offshore fabric windshield provides maximum protection from extreme wind and weather conditions on oil and gas platforms, whilst maintaining a light and airy working environment.

Fabric Windshield Installation

Each windshield is custom designed and manufactured in the UK. Panels are able to span lengths of up to 9.1 metres, although an additional skirting feature means panels can be overlapped to form a complete protective wall with no limit for overall wind shield width.

Fabric shielding can often be installed quickly and simply to existing structures using a patented fixing system.
This helps to keep additional weight to a minimum and greatly reduces installation time and costs. Check this out in the video:

Fixings and Safety

The offshore fabric windshield either fixes to the existing structure, or may require a sub-frame, depending on the application. Fixing to a client built subframe adds typically 7.6 kg/m² in total for the subframe, material and fittings.

All fixings are stainless steel marine grade (316 standard) or galvanised and protective wraps and safety wires are also installed as necessary.

Single skin in construction, the PVC coated Polyester fabric shield features a patented built in tensioning system which means it is quick and easy to fit and tension.

Download the PDF Data Sheet for Locker Fabric Windshield.

Corrugated Wind Shielding

Locker corrugated wind-shielding is designed and configured to provide permanent protection from wind. The corrugated construction provides maximum strength and has been load tested to represent wind speeds in excess of 140mph. As a result, both personnel and equipment can be protected from the harshest weather conditions experienced both onshore and offshore in the Oil and Gas industries.

Key Features

Wind speed reduction of 75%
Load tested to represent wind speeds in excess of 140mph
Able to span large distances between supporting steelwork
All Stainless Steel type 316L construction
Ideal for permanent wind and weather protection
Excellent light transmission and ventilation
Also reduces radiant heat from offshore flares by more than 80%
Quick on-site installation and removal.

Manufactured from perforated 316L Stainless Steel, the wind shielding panel is a single layer construction which can reduce the wind speed across the shield by in excess of 75%, without affecting light transmission and ventilation.

Load Test Deflection Results

Load Test Weight (kg)	Equivalent Wind Speed (MPH)	Deflection From Start (mm)
Load Test Weight (kg)	Equivalent Wind Speed (MPH)	Centre	Top	Bottom
0	0	0	0	0
120	60	10	2	2
240	85	17	4	4
360	103	23	5	5
480	118	30	6	6
600	132	40	8	9
720	143	65	10	11

Click to download the PDF Data Sheet for Locker Corrugated Wind Shielding.

Ladder Shield

The "Ladder" shield consists of dual skin shielding media attached to both sides of a ladder frame to provide maximum protection in areas where personnel may come into contact with the shield, such as Stair tower and Derrick areas.

Robust construction - primary radiant shielding incorporates heavy duty woven mesh for maximum heat flux reduction.

Key Features

Independently tested up to 60 kW/m²
Heat flux reduction in excess of 80% at 150 mm distance behind the shield.
Rolled Hollow section framework gives high resistance to wind buffeting.
All stainless steel type 316L construction.
Able to withstand continuous thermal cycling.
Excellent light transmission and ventilation.
Good protection against wind and snow.
Quick on site installation and removal, supplied complete with all necessary A4 Stainless Steel fasteners.
Mesh proven to reduce wind speed by over 70%
Load tested to 24 kN/m²

Single Skin Ladder Shield: Wind Speed Reduction Test Results

Free Flow Wind Speed	Speed Recorded Behind Shield	Total Reduction in Speed	Percentage Reduction	Max Deflection
(mph)	(mph)	(mph)	(%)	(mm)
55	26	29	52.7	14
60	35	25	41.7	20
65	36	29	44.6	26
70	36	34	48.6	33
75	38	37	49.3	35
80	38	42	52.5	38

Double Skin Ladder Shield: Wind Speed Reduction Test Results

Free Flow Wind Speed	Speed Recorded Behind Shield	Total Reduction in Speed	Percentage Reduction	Max Deflection
(mph)	(mph)	(mph)	(%)	(mm)
55	15	40	72.7	18
60	18	42	70	23
65	20	45	69.2	31
70	20	50	71.4	33
75	23	52	69.3	35
80	22	58	72.5	36

Tabulated values are extracted from Test Report No. R11918

On completion of the wind speed test the shields were fully inspected and no evidence of damage was identified.

Click to download the PDF Data Sheet for Locker Ladder Heat Shield.

Corrugated Shield

Locker corrugated shield can be designed and configured for permanent protection from either heat or wind. As a result, both personnel and equipment can be protected from the harsh weather conditions or radiated heat experienced both onshore and offshore in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Heat Shielding Applications

For heatshielding applications, an open area of 32% results in a reduction of radiant heat by over 80% behind the corrugated heat shield.

Wind Shielding Applications

For windshielding applications, the corrugated panel has a single layer construction which can reduce the wind speed across the shield by over 75%.

Used for Heat Shielding
Used for Wind Shielding

With an open area of 32%, the corrugated shield reduces radiant heat by over 80% behind the heat shield.

Manufactured from perforated 316L Stainless Steel, the heat shield panel is available in both single and double layer constructions, which can be used for a wide range of applications.

It is predominantly used where large repetition of panel sizes is required, and offers numerous connection options.

Whilst providing excellent protection against the effects of radiant heat, the heat shield also acts as an extremely effective wind shield barrier.

Key Features

Independently tested up to 20 kW/m²
Heat flux reduction in excess of 80% at 150mm behind the shield
All Stainless Steel Type 316L construction
Able to span large distances up to 4.5m between supporting steelwork
Wind speed reduction of 75%
Successfully load tested to wind speeds in excess of 140mph
Excellent light transmission and ventilation
Quick on-site installation and removal
Supplied complete with all necessary A4 Stainless Steel fasteners and isolation materials
Also ideal for permanent wind and weather protection.

Click to download the PDF Data Sheet for Locker Corrugated Heat Shield.

Manufactured from perforated 316L Stainless Steel, the Wind Shield panel is a single layer construction which can reduce the wind speed across the shield by in excess of 75%, without affecting light transmission and ventilation.

Key Features

Wind speed reduction of 75%
Load tested to represent wind speeds in excess of 140mph
Able to span large distances between supporting steelwork
All Stainless Steel type 316L construction
Ideal for permanent wind and weather protection
Excellent light transmission and ventilation
Also reduces radiant heat from offshore flares by more than 80%
Quick on-site installation and removal.

Load Test Deflection Results

Load Test Weight (kg)	Equivalent Wind Speed (MPH)	Deflection From Start (mm)
Load Test Weight (kg)	Equivalent Wind Speed (MPH)	Point A	Point B	Point C
0	0	0	0	0
120	60	10	2	2
240	85	17	4	4
360	103	23	5	5
480	118	30	6	6
600	132	40	8	9
720	143	65	10	11

Click to download the PDF Data Sheet for Locker Corrugated Wind Shield.

Free Flow Wind Speed	Wind Speed Behind Shield	Percentage Reduction
(mph)	(mph)	(%)
53	7	87
82	15	82
87	18	79
94	19	80
97	22	77
101	25	75

Extra Span Wind Shielding

101 mph Wind Speed Testing

Key Features and Specifications

Extra Span Shield: Wind Speed Reduction Test Results

Projects using the Extra Span Shield

Galebreaker Offshore Fabric Wind Shielding

Fabric Wind-Shielding: Wind Speed Reduction Test Results

Fabric Windshield Installation

Fixings and Safety

Projects Using the Offshore Fabric Wind Shield

Corrugated Wind Shielding

Key Features

Product Features

Load Test Deflection Results

Ladder Shield

Key Features

Single Skin Ladder Shield: Wind Speed Reduction Test Results

Double Skin Ladder Shield: Wind Speed Reduction Test Results

Projects using the Ladder Shield

Corrugated Shield

Heat Shielding Applications

Wind Shielding Applications

Product Features

Key Features

Key Features

Load Test Deflection Results