January 2010
Economical vent with built in gasket and frame protects equipment during deflagrations
Broken Arrow, Okla. (January 12, 2010) – Airborne dust in agricultural and food processing facilities can create extremely explosive conditions. Oseco offers simple, economical protection during deflagrations with the NFPA 61 compliant GLV-F explosion vent.
The NFPA 61 compliant GLV-F explosion vent from Oseco.
The GLV-F mounts on conveyors and grain elevators where dust builds up. In the event of an explosion, the GLV-F opens up to release pressure and minimize damage. The explosion vent is simple to install with a built-in outlet frame and gasket that eliminates the need to fabricate an angle iron hold down frame.
The product meets the requirements of NFPA 61 for the prevention of fires and dust explosions in agricultural and food processing facilities. The GLV-F is also available with an alarm sensor for automatic system shut-down after an explosion.
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November 2009
Practical, cost-effective rupture detection eliminates expensive rewiring costs
Broken Arrow, Okla. (November 4, 2009) – Standard rupture disc sensors require replacement or expensive rewiring after one use, and are often in contact with the process flow, creating possible leak paths. To provide non-invasive and cost-effective burst detection for rupture discs, Oseco offers the Flo-Tel+™ detection system.
The Flo-Tel+ is designed to work with Oseco’s Opti-Gard™ rupture disc, offering a practical solution for rupture disc detection needs. The sensor operates on a simple reed-switch and magnet technology, fitting into the Opti-Gard holder with a magnet poised over the rupture disc. When the disc bursts, the magnet and disc arc away from the sensor, creating an open circuit signal. After rupturing, the disc is the only element that needs to be replaced, eliminating expensive sensor rewiring costs.
Since the sensor is never in contact with the process flow, there are no potential leak paths. Its non-invasive design is unaffected by downstream pressure fluctuations or corrosion.
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October 2009
Precision rupture discs used to test a common myth
Broken Arrow, Okla. (October 19, 2009) – Intelligent pressure relief manufacturer Oseco has once again teamed up with the TV show MythBusters to test a common myth. The show used Oseco equipment while testing the plausibility of the popular phrase “knock your socks off.”
MythBusters tests the reality of movie stunts and urban myths when conducted under real-world conditions. Oseco equipment was featured in the episode entitled, “Knock Your Socks Off,” which tests if someone can actually be knocked out of their socks without experiencing a deadly amount of force. Rigs with mannequin feet wearing socks were set up at varying distances from 500 pounds of explosives. The show placed Oseco rupture discs on each rig that were calibrated to burst at exactly at 100 psi, which is the amount of force it would take to kill a human being.
After the blast went off, the cast judged if the socks were knocked off of any rigs with rupture discs that had not burst. They determined that it was impossible for a human to experience enough force that would “knock your socks off” without lethal effects.
This was the second episode of MythBusters that used Oseco’s equipment to help bust myths. The first, entitled “Phone Book Friction” tested a movie stunt scene found in the shark horror film, Deep Blue Sea. In it, the characters used an explosive harpoon on their genetically engineered shark nemesis, while the main character floated in the water a mere 75 feet away. The cast members employed Oseco’s rupture discs to check if the character would have been able to withstand the shock wave from such an explosion in real life.
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September 2009
Opti-Gard rupture disc and Flo-Tel sensor featured at booth 921
Broken Arrow, Okla. (September 25, 2009) – Providing intelligent pressure relief and reliable rupture detection technology, Oseco will feature its Opti-Gard™ rupture disc and Flo-Tel™ sensor at The New Chem Show, booth 921. The show will take place from November 17-19 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, N.Y.
Oseco’s Opti-Gard, an ASME UD certified rupture disc, offers the highest performance characteristics available for liquid, gas or vapor applications. With a 95% operating to burst pressure ratio and a performance tolerance of 3%, Opti-Gard provides a single disc solution across a wide range of sizes and burst pressures. All Opti-Gard parts that are exposed to media flow are manufactured from either 316 Stainless Steel or corrosion-resistant Hastelloy C as standard.
The Opti-Gard uses the integral Flo-Tel non-invasive detection device to indicate to the user when the disc has ruptured. Unlike traditional gasketed detectors, Flo-Tel is reusable and only requires a one-time installation. Since it is isolated from downstream pressure fluctuations or aggressive media, it will not cause unnecessary downtime through false “failure” indication.
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September 2009
Program delivers extruder burst plugs in half the time
Broken Arrow, Okla. (September 3, 2009) – Overpressurization in plastic extruders causes expensive equipment damage and can lead to long periods of downtime for plastics manufacturers. Oseco’s new “Stock to Dock” extruder plug program delivers overpressurization protection for plastic extruders in half the time of other providers. The program offers a 10-day lead time on all orders, allowing faster delivery and less downtime.
Oseco’s extruders plugs are installed through the extruder barrel with the rupture disc end flush with the inside barrel wall, just before melted plastic is forced through the screen pack. This area of the extruder barrel can experience pressures greater than 5000 psi. Should pressure inside the barrel exceed a predetermined amount, the plug will open up and safely vent the molten plastic.
The “Stock to Dock” extruder plug program offers 1.81-inch screwdriver head, and 3 and 6-inch machined hex head burst plugs in a wide range of burst pressures. All burst plugs bodies are constructed of stainless steel and have a ½ inch-20 UNF standard thread. Custom burst plugs are available in additional sizes and burst pressures with an available CE mark for European use.
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June 2009
Smith to provide leadership while continuing to improve financial performance
Broken Arrow, Okla. (June 18, 2009) – Leading rupture detection equipment manufacturer Oseco has promoted Jay Smith to Vice President of Finance.
As VP of Finance, Smith will be responsible for strategic planning, leading financial and accounting activities, and managing the company’s information technology personnel. Smith joined Oseco in 2007 as Controller, where his duties included improving the company’s financial performance and reporting.
Before his position with Oseco, Smith was the Engineering Supervisor and later the Global Controller of exhaust emission systems for Delphi (Tulsa, Okla.), a worldwide supplier of mobile electronics and transportation systems. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Science from the University of Oklahoma (Norman, Okla.). Smith also has a Master of Science in Accounting from Northeastern State University (Broken Arrow, Okla.), a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and is currently working towards completing his CPA certification.
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April 2009
New Gasket Lined Vent designed specifically to meet NFPA 61 and 68 standards
Broken Arrow, Okla. (April 22, 2009) – Leading rupture detection manufacturer, Oseco, will feature its new Gasket Lined Vent (GLV) explosion vent at the National Fire Protection Association Expo, booth 1438. The show will take place from June 8-10 at the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, Ill.
Oseco’s GLV is a unique, gasket lined explosion vent designed specifically for use on vertical bucket elevators to comply with NPFA 61 and 68. It offers intelligent pressure relief for any application involving combustible dust, where there is a risk of explosion. Utilizing an integral gasket/ sealing membrane, it provides an economical alternative to expensive explosion venting.
The GLV is available in sizes 12” x 18” and larger with an operating pressure of 0.5 to 1.0 psig, per the NFPA standard.
Hands-on demonstrations of the GLV, as well as Oseco’s full line of explosion vents, will be available for visitors.
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April 2009
Broken Arrow, Okla. (April 15, 2009) – Aaron Cunningham has joined Oseco as Marketing Specialist.
As Marketing Specialist, Cunningham will assist with the direction of marketing and service activities. He will be responsible for maintaining Oseco’s image, coordinating product line plans for new products and conducting research to open new markets for the company’s line of intelligent pressure relief devices.
Cunningham comes to Oseco from IdeaStudio (Tulsa, Okla.) where he was the Marketing Services Manager and participated in the development of marketing and branding strategies for clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration- Marketing from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Okla.).
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March 2009
Setpoint Technologies offers complete line of pressure relief technology to Canadian market
Broken Arrow, Okla. (March 3, 2009) – Oseco has extended its intelligent pressure relief technology to the Canadian province of Ontario by naming Setpoint Technologies as its new representative.
Setpoint Technologies’ previous experience in rupture disc and explosion vent sales in Ontario makes them a prime candidate to represent Oseco’s complete line of pressure relief devices, including the Opti-Gard rupture disc and Flo-Tel™ burst detector. Company founder Paul Moossdorff is a Certified Engineering Technologist with over 20 years of experience in process control solutions including pump system design and fabrication. Setpoint offers systems that are modular in design and include all necessary elements for trouble-free operation.
Setpoint will provide potential and existing customers with consultation and product support. Setpoint Technologies is located in London, Ontario and can be contacted by phone 877-690-0088, via e-mail info@setpointtech.com or online at www.setpointtech.com. To find distributors serving other parts of Canada, visit www.oseco.com.
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February 2009
Hands on demonstrations available at booth
Broken Arrow, Okla. (February 12, 2009) – Leading rupture detection manufacturer, Oseco will feature its Hygienic Opti-Gard™ rupture disk at Interphex 2009 Conference and Exhibition, booth 3221. The show will take place from March 17-19 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Oseco’s Hygienic Opti-Gard utilizes a peripherally scored, reverse-acting design with a smooth media-side surface that minimizes contamination and is ideal for CIP and SIP applications. The disk provides significant financial and operational benefits for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, while offering the highest performance characteristics available for liquid, gas and vapor.
Additionally, the Hygienic Opti-Gard is available with the Flo-Tel™+ sensor, a non-invasive, reusable detection system. Unlike traditional gasketed detectors, the Flo-Tel+ is reusable and only requires a one-time installation. Since it is isolated from downstream pressure fluctuations or aggressive media, it will not cause unnecessary downtime through false “failure” indication.
Hands-on demonstrations of the Hygienic Opti-Gard and Flo-Tel+, along with other products designed for the sanitary and hygienic industries will be available for visitors.
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