Explosion Isolation Pinch Valve operates pneumatically.
Press Release Summary:
Explosion Isolation Pinch Valve (EIPV) prevents deflagration propagation through interconnecting pipes or conveying lines, thus protecting additional process equipment and/or operating locations. CE and ATEX tested and certified product can be mounted either vertically or horizontally, can be reset by users, and is virtually maintenance free. Valve has heavy duty cast valve body and rugged elastomeric sleeve.
Original Press Release:
Fike Introduces Explosion Isolation Pinch Valve
Blue Springs, MO, - Fike is introducing a pneumatically-operated Explosion Isolation Pinch Valve (EIPV) that further expands the company's full range of explosion protection solutions.
The EIPV is an economical, yet highly reliable form of Explosion Isolation-a method for preventing deflagration propagation through interconnecting pipes or conveying lines, thereby protecting additional process equipment and/or operating locations. The newly released EIPV consists of a heavy duty cast valve body containing a rugged elastomeric sleeve. Upon explosion detection, compressed air is released at high speed and within milliseconds the sleeve is "pinched" to full closure, stopping explosion propagation beyond the valve.
"Used in conjunction with other Fike explosion protection system components, the EIPV is designed to provide an economical way to prevent deflagration propagation", explained Vince Barreto, Fike Global Product Manager, Explosion Protection. "Through extensive testing, the design has proven to block explosion pressures of 3 bar."
To achieve this activation, the EIPV uses a new solenoid output version of Fike's EPACO control system. Additionally, the EIPV can be mounted either vertically or horizontally, can be reset by users, and is virtually maintenance free. The product is CE and ATEX tested and certified.
Fike is a globally recognized supplier of products and services that protect people and critical assets from dangers such as fire, explosion, and over-pressurization. With over 60 years experience manufacturing safety solutions, Fike offers a complete line of proven, reliable products to customers around the world.
Contact: Vince Barreto
vince.barreto@fike.com
816-229-3405
www.fike.com
