Murex SAFFIRE Flashback 36ec Oxy

Flashback Arrestors are essential safety devices which provide the maximum protection for the operator and his equipment in the event of a flashback.
A flashback can be caused by a variety of conditions such as sustained backfire, incorrect hose purging or simply the wrong gas pressure. Most are attributable to operator errors.

When a flashback occurs the flame front and pressure wave retreat into the blowpipe and hose at a very high speed. This can cause detonation within the system. It is essential that the regulator and more particularly the cylinder are
protected from the effect of a flashback.

The well proven 36ec conforms to the requirements of BS EN 730-1. The unit offers comprehensive protection from the dangers of flashback and has the following important safety features:

• Reset Button - this is protected within the body of the unit to protect against damage. Very important. The "pop-up" feature indicates when a flashback has occurred and the arrestor activated. Simply lift to reset
• Sintered Metal Flame Arresting Element - very large diameter with extensive surface area - designed to arrest the flashback flame quickly. The element size is important to long service life and to allow high flow use
• Non-return Valve - upstream of the flame arresting element ensures no gas can backfeed to ignite incoming gases
• Thermal Cut-off Device -designed to completely isolate the system by cutting off all incoming gases in the event of a fire
• Pressure Sensitive Cut-off Valve -in the event of a flashback the pressure wave will activate the valve to cut off the gas supply automatically.