Elmac Technologies’ light-duty flame arresters deliver safety and cost savings
Elmac Technologies, the acknowledged international leaders in flame and
explosion safety systems, have developed a range of in-line and end-of-line
deflagration flame arresters especially for light-duty applications.
Each model provides a low cost solution for applications where a simple lightweight
product is required.
Microbore in-line light duty arresters (MB-IB)
Elmac Technologies’ microbore in-line deflagration flame arresters have been
specifically designed for the protection of gas sampling and analysis equipment and
other electrical enclosures where flammable vapours are present. Other applications include the protection of small-bore pipework against the risk of explosion.
End-of-line light-duty arresters (SVE and SV range)
The explosion protection specialist’s SVE and SVflame arrester models have been
developed for installation at the end of a pipeline or on small tanks and vessels
where the gas flow is small. The SV range provides the benefit of being extremely lightweight and is typically used on portable gas testing equipment and similar
devices. The SVE and SV ranges have been designed for use on relatively small
pipe sizes up to a maximum of 50mm nominal bore.
Gas Groups
MB-IB in-line and SVE/SV end-of-line deflagration arresters are suitable for use with
gases in Groups I, IIA, IIB1, IIB2 and IIB3.
Comments Elmac Technologies’ Managing Director , Dr. Martyn Cooling, “Since we
introduced the light-duty explosion protection range of flame arresters, numerous
organisations have selected them for their compact design and particular suitability
for gas purging, sampling line and analysis applications. Purpose-designed for less
demanding tasks, they can also offer considerable cost savings.”
The benefits of using Elmac Technologies’ light duty-flame arresters include:
- Range of sizes: 15mm to 50mm NB for SVE/SV and 15mm to 20mm NB for MB-IB
- Suitable for gases with MESG > 0.65mm (gas group IIB3)
- Lightweight - SVE in carbon steel or stainless steel housings SV in zinc or aluminium
alloy
- BSP/NPT male or female screwed connections in accordance with ISO7-1 and ISO7-2
- Optional weatherhood for environmental protection
- Technical advice on specific location queries
About Elmac Technologies
In 2008, Elmac Technologies will celebrate sixty years of expertise in the design and
development of flame arresters for use in the worldwide gas processing and distribution
industry, and can proudly claim to be the technical leader in flame and explosion safety
systems.
Originally known as Elmac Engineering, the company developed its first flame arrester in
1948, for use with town gas, and rapidly established a global reputation for the design,
manufacture and supply of products to enhance process safety in a broad range of
industrial sectors. These sectors include the global oil, gas and petrochemical industries;
bio-fuels, mining, pharmaceuticals and power generation; agro-chemicals and fertilisers;
distillers, food, flavours and fragrance companies; waste treatment organisations and
special equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Acquired by KnitMesh in 2001, and re-branded 'Elmac Technologies' in 2007 to reflect
better the high levels of innovation and enhanced protection offered by its products, Elmac
Technologies has grown to become one of the premier brands in the global market for
flame arresters.
Elmac can assist clients by specifying appropriate products for proposed new installations
and plant retrofits. In addition, Elmac are able to provide advice on the positioning of
these products in an installation and to evaluate the suitability of flame arresters already
fitted. To support clients in meeting the 2006 EU ATEX Directive for flame arrester
compliance, the company is also willing to undertake site visits to discuss existing
installations and to provide technical presentations to enhance awareness amongst the
engineering community.
With state-of-the-art commercial, manufacturing and test facilities in the UK and additional
manufacturing centres in South Africa and the People's Republic of China, Elmac
Technologies is rapidly developing a comprehensive range of enhanced in-line and end-ofline
deflagration arresters and in-line unstable detonation arresters. These devices are
suitable for use in gas groups IIA, IIB3 and IIC having been rigorously tested in
accordance with BS EN 12874:2001. The high-tech testing facilities can also be used to
conduct experiments to demonstrate that proposed technical solutions meet client-specific requirements.
Elmac is also able to draw on the benefits of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to
model the behaviour of a system in order to investigate the flow behaviour, including the
study of flow patterns and the prediction of pressure drop. This information can be used to
optimise designs for particular applications whilst avoiding the need for costly plant trials.
As part of an international group that also includes global knitted mesh specialists,
KnitMesh Technologies, Elmac enjoys the financial stability necessary to continually
innovate, research and develop the flame arrester solutions that will help bring greater
safety to industry worldwide.
For more press information, please contact:
Martyn R Cooling – Managing Director
Elmac Technologies Ltd.
Tel: +44 1352 717600
Fax: +44 1352 717642
Email: martyn.cooling@elmactechnologies.com
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