Rupture disc improvements
15 Apr 2014
Elfab have further developed its Opti-Gard rupture disc making it the only reverse-acting disc to benefit from a 3% tolerance and an improved 97% operating ratio.
The 3% tolerance combined with an operating ratio of 97% increases the service life of the rupture disc and can reduce stock holdings by up to 65%.
Combining state-of-the-art equipment with over 75 years manufacturing experience, Elfab are the first rupture disc supplier to increase an operating ratio from 95% to 97% while maintaining its unique 3% tolerance, the company says.
The Opti-Gard system comprises a reverse-acting rupture disc, a single design holder suitable for a wide range of flange specifications and non-invasive ATEX-approved burst detector Flo-Tel.
Integral Flo-Tel is Opti-Gard’s non-invasive ATEX approved detection device. Unlike traditional membrane detectors, Flo-Tel is reusable and so only requires a one off installation.
Since it’s isolated from downstream pressure fluctuations or aggressive media, it will not cause unnecessary downtime though spurious failure indication.
For more information, please contact: +44 (0)1912 931234 or Email pr@elfab.com.
