by AF0124 f3 — January 27, 2010—Fike is introducing a pneumatically operated Explosion Isolation Pinch Valve (EIPV) that further expands the company’s range of explosion protection solutions, according to a recent announcement.
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, explains the company.
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.
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. For more information, see the Web site.
