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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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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