Autoclave Isolation Barriers

Autoclave Isolation Barriers isolate sections during remediation and shutdowns to contain debris, gas, and heat, keeping workers safe and non-working areas clean.

Containment and Safety

An Autoclave Isolation Barrier is a reusable inflatable system designed to seal off sections of an autoclave safely during high-risk work. It helps contain dust, debris, and hazardous gases during shutdowns, keeping non-work areas clean and workers protected.

Gold and nickel mines that use autoclaves for ore processing deploy these isolation barriers during construction, remediation, maintenance, and shutdowns. They are fast to install, tailored to large autoclave access points, and built to withstand heat, fire, and harsh chemicals.

Optional integrated heat shields deflect radiant heat and sparks—making the isolation barriers ideal for tasks like welding or grinding inside confined spaces.

A closer look

1. Inflatable Isolation Barier

Protects workers, the working environment and non working environment during construction and maintenance projects.

2. Outer Heat Shield

Protects outer ring from surface heat

3. Facing Heat Shield

Protects the isolation barrier and workers from hot work operations

Why operators choose our inflatable autoclave isolation barriers

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Frequently Asked Questions

The barrier is custom-made to the autoclave's internal diameter. When inflated, it expands to press firmly against the interior walls, creating a positive, airtight seal that effectively contains all dust, steam, and airborne contaminants during maintenance.

Giant Inflatables Industrial constructs these barriers from specialised, high-performance materials. These materials are selected for their proven resistance to the high temperatures, pressures, and chemical compounds typically found within an autoclave environment.

An integrated heat shield provides a protective layer that reflects radiant heat and deflects sparks from hot work. This feature protects the barrier from thermal damage and significantly enhances the safety of personnel working in the vicinity.

The barriers are designed to be rapidly deployed in just minutes. This speed dramatically reduces the time needed to establish a safe work zone compared to building traditional bulkheads, directly minimising costly shutdown downtime.

Each barrier is a bespoke product, custom-designed and fabricated based on the precise dimensions of the specific autoclave, access port, or manway it will be used in. This ensures a perfect fit and a completely reliable seal every time.

The barriers are engineered to be robust, durable, and reusable. Their construction from high-quality materials ensures a long operational life with proper care, which includes cleaning and storing the deflated unit in its supplied protective valise.

The inflatable barrier is a critical component of a comprehensive safety plan. While it enhances safety by providing a positive seal, all standard confined space entry procedures for the specific site and task must still be strictly followed.