Maintenance, Health & Safety

Extruder Bursting Discs

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REMBE provide an extensive variety of bursting disc units and designs for protection against pressure and vacuum of extruders and machinery in the plastic processing industry.

All standard connections/bores for pressure transducers resp. probes on plastic extruders can be equipped with REMBE extruder bursting disc units. Existing standard mounting threads include ½”-20UNF, 5/8”11UNC, M18X1,5 and 1-1/4”-20UNF are used. Customer bespoke designs can also be satisfied.

Burst pressures are specified according to the application. Pressures beyond 1,000 barg (14,500 psig) and temperatures up to 600 °C (1,112 °F) are part of the standard performance range. The special gas-tight soldered or welded burst membrane allows for efficient (dead spot-free) installation directly at the extruder screw. Integral burst disc signalling can also be included as a standard feature.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS

  • Quick and safe replacement due to the compact design
  • Product spread and industry experience
  • High level of process safety due to safe shut down in case of design with integrated signalling unit

REMBE® LTD

Michael M. MacClancy
Managing Director
T +44 (0) 207 630 64

Michael.mcclancy@rembe.co.uk
http://www.rembe.co.uk/

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