May 2013
Broken Arrow, Okla. (May 30, 2013) – Oseco will present its high-performance MV-RD explosion vent at the upcoming National Fire Protection Association Conference and Expo in Chicago.
MV-RD will be featured at the NFPA show
Oseco’s MV-RD is a domed designed explosion vent for high-cycling applications such as industrial dust collectors, bag houses and bulk storage units. It can withstand environments that experience vacuum pressures up to 12 pounds per square inch or 24.4 inches mercury. The MV-RD’s specifications increases the vent’s life cycle and meets the explosion protection requirements of NFPA 68. Common sizes of the MV-RD are included in Oseco’s Explosion Vent Stocking Program, which features a short two-day lead time, minimizing production downtime.
The MV-RD and other Oseco safety products will be displayed in booth No. 1159 from June 10 to 12 at the McCormick Place Convention Center.
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May 2013
Oseco’s safety plug comes preset, installs in seconds
Broken Arrow, Okla. (May 20, 2013) – Oseco has released a new safety plug to protect high-pressure lines and fluid ends on fracking sites. The Oseco Safety Plug arrives preset to the user’s specified burst pressure and is installed in seconds, eliminating the downtime that comes with manually adjusting a traditional relief valve.
New oilfield fracking plugs from Oseco.
The safety plug immediately relieves pressure, such as pumping against a closed valve. Unlike transducers whose kick-outs can slow pumps but cannot instantly relieve pressure, Oseco’s technology delivers immediate pressure relief.
The safety plug has a bursting pressure range of 6,000 to 15,500 pounds per square inch gauge and a flow rate up to 1,500 gallons per minute, the highest amount available. The plug lasts up to six months without maintenance and has been compression-loaded disc-tested to 3.5 million cycles with no effect on accuracy.
Each unit comes with certification paperwork documenting the plug’s accuracy.
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January 2013
Broken Arrow, Okla. (January 22, 2013) – Oseco’s website has been recognized with a top honor from the Web Marketing Association, winning an Outstanding Website award for Oseco.com. On average the site outperformed its peers in the manufacturing industry on all seven judged categories, including design, interactivity and ease of use. Oseco earned an overall score of 65 out of 70, compared to the industry average of 51 out of 70.
“When we redesigned Oseco.com in late 2011, we wanted to create an excellent visitor experience regardless of how familiar visitors are with our product,” said Aaron Cunningham, Oseco’s brand communications manager. “The judged website functions were all things we had to take into account when we made the site.” Oseco also recently added shopping functionality at store.oseco.com.
The WMA judged more than 2,000 entries from 96 industry categories in 42 countries for its 2012 WebAward Competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, ease of use and technology.
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February 2012
Non-fragmenting reverse buckling disc ideal for gas or liquid applications
Broken Arrow, Okla. (February 17, 2012) – Oseco’s new PRO+KRGL reverse buckling rupture disc for gas or liquid applications provides a best-in-class Kr value (used to determine the frictional flow loss through a rupture disc and holder) for improved flow, which permits the use of smaller piping. The disc is designed for use in safety relief valve isolation, primary pressure relief or in conjunction with a safety relief valve as secondary pressure relief.
Oseco’s new PRO+KRGL reverse buckling rupture disc.
The disc has a 95% operating ratio, allowing users to operate their processes near capacity without fear of the disc bursting prematurely, decreasing downtime for maintenance. The PRO+KRGL is non-fragmenting, making it an ideal reverse buckling disc for safety relief valve isolation.
Oseco also offers the industry’s best Kr value with its FAS rupture disc, a forward acting non-fragmenting rupture disc designed for safety relief valve isolation.
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October 2011
Broken Arrow, Okla. (October 5, 2011) – Oseco will feature its highly efficient FAS (Forward Acting Scored) and PRO+ (Precision Reverse Operating) rupture discs at The Chem Show, booth 729. The show takes place November 1-3 at the Javits Center (New York, N.Y.).
Oseco’s FAS and PRO+ discs, on display at The Chem Show booth 729.
The FAS and PRO+ have the industry’s best KR values, a measurement used to determine the frictional flow loss through a rupture disc and holder. The FAS has the lowest available KR of any forward acting rupture disc, and PRO+ offers a best-in-class KR for reverse buckling discs. The low KR values of the two discs guarantee an efficient flow, less pressure drop and faster emergency pressure relief. Both discs are commonly used for safety relief valve isolation and are designed to be non-fragmenting.
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September 2011
Program supplies industry’s best and most commonly used explosion vents
Broken Arrow, Okla. (September 2, 2011) – Oseco’s Express Vent Stocking Program features a 2 day lead time on Oseco’s high performance MV explosion vents. The program is designed to reduce inventory on-hand for users and manufacturers of baghouses, dust collectors and bulk storage units that must maintain NFPA 68 compliance.
Oseco’s Express Vent Stocking Program includes the MV-RD.
Oseco’s MV explosion vents meet the requirements of NFPA 68, which requires that facilities have provisions for venting dust deflagrations within an enclosure, thereby reducing the danger to personnel and equipment caused by an explosion.
The Express Vent Stocking Program provides on-demand, quick delivery of Oseco’s MV explosion vents. The program includes Oseco’s MV-RD explosion vent for dust collectors. The MV-RD’s high performance characteristics result in extended service life and lower maintenance costs. Also included is the MV-RF for applications requiring a flat vent that can withstand the low vacuum conditions of bulk storage units or sanitary applications where product build-up may be a concern.
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June 2011
MV-RD offers industry-best performance
Broken Arrow, Okla. (June 9, 2011) – Protecting personnel and equipment during deflagrations in high cycling/ high vacuum applications, Oseco offers the new MV-RD explosion vent. The vent provides extended in-service life, lower burst pressure (pstat) in smaller sizes, and an industry-first two-year warranty.
Oseco’s new MV-RD explosion vent for operation in high vacuum environments.
The MV-RD explosion vent is designed for high cycling applications, such as in dust collectors and bag houses that experience vacuum pressures up to 12 psig/ 24.4 inHg. The vent mounts on enclosures where dust explosions may occur, and will activate to safely relieve pressure in the event of a deflagration, thereby preventing a large explosion. The MV-RD can also be used on bulk storage units and in ductwork applications requiring a square explosion vent.
Oseco’s newest vent features a high vacuum rating (-12 psig/24.4 inHg) to help extend the life of the vent in applications where high vacuum pressure exists. Its lower burst pressures give users the ability to reach required relief area without having to go up in vent size. Unlike other domed vents, the MV-RD can operate in temperatures up to 450 °F.
The MV-RD meets the requirements of the OSHA Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program and NFPA 68. It offers industry-best performance tolerances of ± .25 psig and an operating ratio of 80%. The MV-RD is also the first product in its class to offer a two-year warranty.
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January 2011
No holder required for installation, ASME UD stamps available
Broken Arrow, Okla. (January 28, 2011) – For use in highly corrosive gas and liquid processes, pressure relief expert Oseco has developed a new line of graphite rupture discs. The GraphiTech line is available in three configurations, including the GraphiTech Monoblock (GTM), the GraphiTech Monoblock with Vacuum Support (GTMV) and the GraphiTech Inverted (GTI).
Oseco’s GraphiTech rupture discs for corrosive processes.
GraphiTech discs are all constructed using corrosive resistant, resin-impregnated graphite, and include non-asbestos inlet and outlet gaskets. The GTM is available for general applications that require a rupture disc to withstand corrosive chemicals, such as processes involving sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, ultrapure water and phosgene. The GTMV is designed for the same corrosive processes that need vacuum protection, which can be required on any ASME vessel. The GTI’s inverted disc is engineered for jobs requiring a high burst pressure, and also provides additional corrosive protection with its available Teflon liner.
GraphiTech discs’ flat design allows them to fit securely in between piping flanges with no holders required for installation. With a 0% manufacturing range and 90% operating ratio, discs are stamped at their requested burst pressure and temperature. All models are available in sizes from 1” through 24”, with ASME UD stamps available.
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September 2010
Opti-Gard pressure relief system available for demonstration at booth #304
Broken Arrow, Okla. (September 15, 2010) – Pressure relief expert Oseco will exhibit its Opti-Gard system at the ChemInnovations 2010 Conference and Expo, October 19-21 in Houston, Texas. The Opti-Gard pressure relief system, along with Oseco’s full line of rupture discs and explosion vents, will be available for demonstration at Oseco’s booth #304.
Oseco’s will feature the Opti-Gard system at ChemInnovations 2010, booth #304.
The Opti-Gard system protects personnel and equipment from over-pressurization situations. If internal system pressure reaches a dangerous level, the disc will burst to safely vent the pressure and minimize damage. Opti-Gard’s Flo-Tel+ sensor then notifies the user that the disc has burst.
Opti-Gard offers the highest performance characteristics available for liquid, gas and vapor applications. All parts are manufactured from either 316 Stainless Steel or Hastelloy C as standard. A single disc design ensures that user stock levels are kept to a minimum.
The Opti-Gard’s integral Flo-Tel+ non-invasive detection device is reusable and only requires a one-time installation, unlike traditional gasketed detectors. Since the Flo-Tel+ is isolated from downstream pressure fluctuations or aggressive media, it will not cause unnecessary downtime through false “failure” indication.
“By leveraging the exceptional performance characteristics of the new Opti-Gard design along with the non-invasive Flot-Tel+ sensor, customers are able to run their processes to the highest levels of productivity without worrying about inaccurate burst detection due to chemical attacks on the sensor membrane,” said Oseco’s VP of Engineering, Mark Holt.
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June 2010
NFPA 68 and OSHA approved vents with inlet gaskets included
Broken Arrow, Okla. (June 2, 2010) – Featuring industry-best lead times and significant cost savings, intelligent pressure relief specialist Oseco has introduced its new Explosion Vent Stocking Program. The program features Oseco’s most widely used explosion vents with a lead time of only three days.
Oseco’s MV, RNDCC and CRVC (clockwise from top left) are available through the Explosion Vent Stocking Program.
The new Explosion Vent Stocking Program provides a range of vents for numerous applications. Vents available through the program include Oseco’s MV (Metal Vent), MV-S (Sanitary Metal Vent), CRVC (Composite Vent) and RNDCC (Round Crowned Vent).
The MV’s all metal design uses a stainless steel controlling membrane with no visible holes or slits, making it ideal for use where product build-up may be a concern. For sanitary applications, the MV-S is FDA approved. The CRVC domed vent is excellent for use in high cycling applications. The RNDCC is a damage resistant panel for use with round ductwork, capable of withstanding full vacuum without the need for frame support bars.
All vents are provided with gaskets on the inlet side, and meet the requirements of NFPA 68 and the OSHA Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program. Optional burst detection systems and installation frames are available.
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