March 2010
Equipment works in contact with process materials while remaining hygienic
Broken Arrow, Okla. (March 2, 2010) – Leading pressure relief manufacturer Oseco will showcase its sanitary pressure relief systems, including the PRO-S rupture disc and OSS sensor, at Interphex, booth 449. The show will take place from April 20-22 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, N.Y.
An Oseco sanitary pressure relief system with the PRO-S rupture disc and OSS sensor, featured at Interphex booth #449.
The PRO-S is a reverse-buckling rupture disc, mounted in contact with the process line. The disc is precision scored on the vent side to burst in the event of over-pressurization, eliminating injury and equipment damage. PRO-S is ideal for SIP/ CIP and other applications requiring hygienic conditions and minimal product buildup, since process materials only come in contact with disc’s smooth side.
The Oseco Sanitary Sensor (OSS) is designed to work with all Oseco sanitary rupture discs. The sensor indicates when a disc has burst using a simple, effective design for reliable performance.
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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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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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January 2009
Alaska Instrument Company, Inc. to service oil and gas production industries
Broken Arrow, Okla. (January 23, 2009) – Oseco has improved customers’ service and access by appointing Alaska Instrument Company, Inc. (AIC) as the official representative for its complete line of pressure relief devices to Alaskan oil and gas production industries.
As the largest manufacturer representative in Alaska, AIC will seek to integrate Oseco’s complete line of rupture disks, explosion vents, and accessories into Alaskan markets by generating inquiries and providing specifications and follow-up product support for customers. As representatives of Consolidated spring and pilot operated safety relief valves, Emerson Process Management, Parker Hannifin Solenoid Valves and Micro Motion mass flow meters, AIC’s product mix aligns itself particularly well to Oseco’s over-pressure protection devices.
AIC has over 40 years of business experience, with an emphasis in the oil and gas production industries, serving firms such as Alyeska Pipeline, Conoco Phillips Alaska, Chevron, Marathon and Tesoro Petroleum. The company also currently supplies process control equipment to the water/ wastewater and mining industries. Alaska Instrument Company is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska and can be contacted by phone 907-561-7511, via e-mail akinstr@alaska.net or online at www.alaskainstrument.com.
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December 2008
Sanderlin to work with UK-based sister company to implement global rupture disk strategy
Broken Arrow, Okla. (December 11, 2008) – Having overseen a resurgence in business with significant improvements in financial and operational performance as Chief Operating Officer, Bryan Sanderlin has been promoted to President of Oklahoma Safety Equipment Co., Inc. (Oseco).
Oseco is a subsidiary of UK-based Halma plc, a worldwide group of sensor, safety and technology manufacturing companies. In addition to heading operations at the Broken Arrow facilities, Sanderlin will work with Oseco’s UK-based sister company, Elfab Ltd., to continue to increase both companies’ reach and efficiency.
Sanderlin joined Oseco in 2000 as Vice President of Finance and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2007. Prior to that, Sanderlin held several positions in the financial management field. Sanderlin holds a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Okla.) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Tulsa (Tulsa, Okla.).
“Bryan has ensured that Oseco has cooperated with its sister company to implement our global rupture disk strategy, which we believe will eventually make both companies the number one provider of pressure relief devices in the world,” said Halma Divisional Chief Executive, Neil Quinn.
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