Wireless Rupture Disc Monitoring Achieves Significant Cost Savings For Chemical Company
Leading rupture disc manufacturer Elfab reveal how a local chemical company has achieved significant cost savings and improved site safety by moving its rupture disc monitoring wireless
Elfab are the first rupture disc manufacturer to offer a WirelessHART™ burst detection system significantly enhancing its product range. With some of the most technically superior rupture disc solutions on the market, Elfab are leading the industry in pressure management innovation. Since the launch of the wireless burst detection system, Elfab have changed the way in which its customers consider rupture disc monitoring.
Traditional burst detection solutions can involve large investment combined with ongoing maintenance cost. In upgrading rupture disc monitoring to wireless, it offers a cost-effective solution to new and existing sites.
Thomas Swan based in Consett is a major independent manufacturer of performance and speciality chemicals and have recently benefited from incorporating this wireless solution for all Elfab rupture disc devices.
It’s Maintenance Manager, John Smithson said, “Being able to integrate rupture disc monitoring into our existing wireless network has offered significant benefits to our plant.
The setup and installation process was seamless and I have been impressed by all aspects of the product and its ongoing reliability – the design and the wireless technology offered by Elfab is excellent”.
The switch to wireless enables customers to benefit from the most advanced and cost-effective solution for pressure relief management. By using our wireless technology, customers can expect to eliminate the costs and complexity of additional wiring by saving an estimated 50% of the cost and 90% of the time required to install a conventional wired system.
Working closely with process management company, Emerson, it has enabled smooth integration of its wireless burst detection into existing site infrastructure.
Deborah Watson
Elfab Limited
Alder Road
North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8SD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)191 293 1234, Fax: +44 (0)191 293 1200
E-mail: pr@elfab.com
Website: www.elfab.com
