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Elfab’s rupture discs on show at OGA 2013

Pressure management specialist Elfab will be attending OGA 2013, the first time the company has exhibited in Malaysia.

Elfab will be showing a range of products and videos, focusing particularly on its Opti-Gard™ rupture disc range and Flo-Tel™+ burst detection system. Several models will be available on Elfab’s stand to demonstrate the benefits of these products.

Elfab’s Asia-Pacific general manager MK Kannan, managing director Simon Keenan and director of marketing Deborah Bevan are looking forward to meeting both new and existing customers. Customers desiring a formal meeting should arrange one with Elfab ahead of the event.

Tested to over one million life cycles and featuring a three-year warranty, Opti-Gard™ enables customers to more precisely calculate how long discs will last in service and better plan their maintenance schedules following product installation.

Opti-Gard™’s three per cent performance tolerance has allowed the optimisation of process pressures for many of Elfab’s customers. Apart from lowering re-supply costs, this has reduced disc inventories by up to 65 per cent.

OGA 2013 takes place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. Elfab can be found in Hall 7, Stand 7109.

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Elfab’s Opti-Gard™ achieves another industry-first

Elfab has tested its Opti-Gard™ range of rupture discs to over one million life cycles. The new service life, over four times longer than previously achieved within the industry, is a significant improvement.

Two years ago Opti-Gard™ became the first rupture disc to be protected by a three-year warranty. Since its launch in 2004, the range has proved so robust and reliable in operation that Elfab offers a three-year warranty as standard on Opti-Gard™ discs supplied after 1st January 2011.

Opti-Gard™’s improved service life and three-year warranty now allow customers to more precisely calculate how long their discs will last in service and to better plan their maintenance schedules following product installation.

Opti-Gard™’s three per cent performance tolerance has allowed the optimisation of process pressures for many of Elfab’s customers. Apart from lowering re-supply costs, this has reduced disc inventories by up to 65 per cent.

The Opti-Gard™ system comprises a reverse-acting rupture disc, a single-design holder with multi-flange compatibility and a non-invasive, ATEX-approved burst detector, Flo-Tel™+. Featuring an industry-leading tolerance of only three per cent across a wide range of burst pressures and a 95 per cent operating ratio, Opti-Gard™ offers the highest performance characteristics available for liquid, gas or vapour applications.

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MK Kannan has been appointed general manager for Asia-Pacific by pressure management specialist Elfab.

MK has 22 years’ experience in sales, business development and marketing roles, focusing on critical equipment and products in upstream, midstream and downstream markets across the Asia-Pacific region. He also holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Nagpur University, India, and an MBA in finance from the University of Nottingham, UK.

Outlining his vision for Elfab in the Asia-Pacific market, MK said: “We aim to be the preferred choice for high-quality rupture discs and detection systems, helping to maximise our customers’ operating efficiencies.”

MK can be contacted at mk.kannan@elfab.com.

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Pressure safety specialist Elfab has appointed Joe Dale as sales manager for the Middle East and Africa.

Joe previously held a similar role at Dunlop Oil & Marine, where he was responsible for the Middle East, India and Central Asia.

“Initially, I’m targeting the oil and gas sectors,” said Joe, “but will also be looking at specific businesses in the chemical, pharmaceutical, power generation and food industries.”

Joe can be contacted at joe.dale@elfab.com

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Elfab will be promoting its premium product range Opti-Gard™, along with associated detection systems, at OSEA 2012. The company is exhibiting as part of the UK National Pavilion through the EIC.

Elfab’s stand will feature product demonstrations and an interactive model illustrating the numerous markets in which rupture discs play a crucial role. Visitors select a particular sector on the adjacent touch screen to access the relevant presentation.

Based in the north-east of England, Elfab exports 70 per cent of its production worldwide. Its customers are mainly found in the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and food processing industries. The company’s technology is also used in a wide range of OEM applications, including a variety of onshore, offshore and subsea applications, for control in HVAC systems and by the gas handling sector.

Managing director Simon Keenan, sales director Linda Brewer, director of marketing Deborah Bevan and regional sales manager Ben Boh will be running Elfab’s stand. Customers wishing to prearrange a meeting should email ben.boh@elfab.com.

OSEA 2012 is being held at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands from 27-30 November. Elfab will be present in Area EIC22, Booth 1H5-06.

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Elfab will be seeking new Middle Eastern partners and customers at ADIPEC 2012, as it displays its range of technically superior rupture discs and detection systems.

Based in the north-east of England, Elfab exports 70 per cent of its production worldwide. Its customers are mainly found in the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and food processing industries. The company’s technology is also used in a wide range of OEM applications, including a variety of onshore, offshore and subsea applications, for control in HVAC systems and by the gas handling sector.

Elfab is keen to arrange as many meetings as possible with interested parties in advance of the exhibition, and Joe Dale, sales manager for the Middle East, would welcome enquiries at joe.dale@elfab.com. Elfab will also be represented by managing director Simon Keenan, sales director Linda Brewer and director of marketing Deborah Bevan.

Elfab is sharing a stand with fellow Halma-owned company Texecom, which will be showing its Klaxon range of mass notification sirens.

The event takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 11-14 November. Elfab can be found in Hall 12, Stand AD220.

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Combination of forward- and reverse-acting discs now available

Elfab has further developed its existing pressure-relief assembly range, adding a design specifically to prevent environmental contamination in severe process conditions.

The Double-Disc Assembly comprises primary and secondary bursting discs that are both reverse-acting, both forward-acting or now a combination of the two, plus a pressure gauge or switch to monitor the space between the discs. The new design opens Elfab’s product range up to a wider mix of customers and process specifications, particularly in the oil and gas, and chemical, industries.

The Double-Disc Assembly aims to help the increasing number of companies facing the pressures of zero emissions and other environmental concerns. In the event of chemical attack causing pinholing of the primary disc, the secondary disc prevents pollution of the environment, while the intermediate pressure sensor alerts process managers and maintenance teams to the need to replace the disc that has operated.

Elfab’s Double-Disc Assembly is available in a number of materials to suit customer requirements, from stainless steel to Hastelloy and Duplex.

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Elfab will take a starring role in the Make it in Great Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, which was opened this morning by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Business Minister Mark Prisk. The exhibition runs from 24 July until 9 September and will demonstrate the very best of British manufacturing.

Elfab, based in Tyne & Wear, beat competition from hundreds of UK companies to a place at the exhibition, which aims to dispel the myth that Britain ‘doesn’t make anything anymore’ and educate visitors about the value of manufacturing to the UK economy.

The exhibition is the culmination of the Make it in Great Britain campaign, an initiative launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills last year which aims to challenge outdated opinions of the UK manufacturing industry, worth approximately £137bn to the UK economy each year and employing 2.5 million people.

Elfab is Europe’s leading manufacturer of rupture discs, bursting panels and associated detection devices. These intelligent pressure relief systems protect people, plant and equipment across the globe. The company also delivers unique design, testing and consultancy services for pressure management. Elfab’s customers are predominantly in the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and food processing industries. The company’s technology is also used in a wide range of OEM applications, from launch systems in space rockets and air bags in cars, to cryogenic systems in body scanners.

Simon Keenan, Elfab’s Managing Director, commented:

“After months of planning, it’s fantastic to see our exhibit representing the British manufacturing industry in the Science Museum alongside iconic companies like McLaren, Airbus, The Royal Mint and Sunseeker, as well as leading small and medium businesses like Ultra Global.

We’re passionate about UK manufacturing, and can’t wait to show people what a vibrant industry it really is. The exhibition is free and we’d really encourage people from the North East to come along and find us here.”

Business Minister Mark Prisk said:

“The future of manufacturing in the UK is bright. The Make it in Great Britain exhibition showcases a mix of forward-thinking businesses from a range of sectors including aerospace, automotive and food and drink, which will give the public a real flavour of what modern manufacturing is all about, and demonstrate first-hand the exciting and rewarding career opportunities available today.”

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Flo-Tel™+ now meets international standards for use in explosive atmospheres

Leading rupture disc manufacturer Elfab has been awarded IECEx approval for its advanced burst detection system, Flo-Tel™+.

Flo-Tel™+ is the only non-invasive, fail-safe detection system on the market. Offering a wide range of benefits to customers in safety-critical environments, Flo-Tel™+ can be either hardwired or used in conjunction with Elfab’s fail-safe wireless detection system, Radio-Tel™.

Modern industrial automation has increased the need for electrical equipment in hazardous areas, where flammable liquids, vapours, gases or combustible dusts could present a fire or explosion hazard. The use of equipment, especially electrical, in these areas is highly regulated. IECEx approval ensures that equipment and systems are manufactured and operated according to the highest international safety standards.

At a time when stringent safety standards are of utmost importance, Flo-Tel™+ offers unprecedented advantages, from triggering alarms to shutting down a process. IECEx approval certifies the Flo-Tel™+ system for use internationally in the most hazardous of processes and environments.

Elfab offers a wide range of products and services to safety-critical industry sectors across the globe, and is constantly developing its product range to meet customer demands and strengthen its pressure intelligence brand. For more information about Elfab’s products and services, please contact Elfab sales on +44 (0)191 293 1234.

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Pressure-management specialist Elfab has introduced a range of pre-torque holders for its metal rupture discs.

The new range has been specifically designed to cope with installations where it is difficult to remove the disc and holder separately from the flange, and to reduce both the risk of the disc slipping or of either component becoming damaged.

The pre-torque holders are supplied in either forward- or reverse-acting formats, and have been designed to be compatible with Elfab’s unique magnetic burst detection system, Flo-Tel™+, in keeping with the rest of the company’s holder range.

Available in stainless steel as standard, the new holders offer a high level of corrosion resistance. They have been produced to comply with all internationally recognised flange standards.

The pre-torque holders will allow even more rupture disc users to benefit from Elfab’s technically advanced designs and detection.

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