Why Choose StopForce

The Fifth Element Advantage.

When you choose StopForce®, you're not just buying a curtain. You're investing in a safer future for your team and your business.

Proven Performance

Trusted by industry leaders for the moments that matter most. Our reputation is built on results, not marketing.

World-class materials and engineering at the core of every assembly, with proprietary Xtegra fabric leading the way.

Decades of safety expertise are on call. We support you from consultation and design through installation and ongoing maintenance.

A holistic approach to risk management that fits seamlessly into your existing safety program.

How We Compare

Feature	StopForce	Generic Alternatives
Blast wave performance	40 psi independently tested	Often untested or self-reported
Fabric core	Proprietary Xtegra auxetic yarn	Standard ballistic weave
Reusability	Modular, reconfigurable, 1 year limited warranty on material and craftsmanship and a 10+ year lifespan, provided documented inspection and correct usage and installation criteria are met.	Single-use or limited cycles
Installation	Custom-engineered to site geometry	Off-the-shelf fixed sizes
Support	Houston-based design and fabrication with a globally located installation team	Drop-ship product only

The Business Case

Pressure testing on a drilling rig used to mean clearing the deck and stopping productive work. StopForce® changes that math.

$170k

Average savings per BOP test

By keeping crews working during pressure tests instead of evacuating the red zone.

$1.2M

Potential per-well savings

Across the eight BOP pressure tests typically performed on a single deepwater well.

API Std. 53

Compliance built in

Supports the 14 to 21 day pressure-test cadence required by 4th Edition BOP Equipment Systems.

Source: TOTAL E&P field figures across the first six BOP tests on the RGV.

*These calculations are using 2015 currency.

From the Field

"When safety is non-negotiable, StopForce delivers."

5th Element Inspection Services. Houston, TX.