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Elfab’s graphite bursting discs have excellent corrosion resistance and low pressure capabilities. Being a cost effective solution to many applications, graphite discs are used widely within industry including pharmaceutical and cryogenic applications.

This resin impregnated graphite bursting disc is precision machined and requires a holder. The holder is usually manufactured in stainless steel or graphite
 

  • High levels of corrosion resistance
  • 600°C capability using temperature adaptor
  • very low pressure capability
Specifications
SIZE RANGE
25mm to 300mm (1" to 12")
BURST PRESSURE RANGE
0.07 bar g to 20 bar g (1 psig to 290 psig)
TEMPERATURE RANGE
-80 to 170C (-110 to 340F)
MAXIMUM OPERATING RATIO
85% of minimum burst pressure(76.5% of nominal burst pressure)
FRAGMENTATION ON BURST
fragmenting
RELIEF VALVE ISOLATION
no
VACUUM SERVICE
support not required above 1.7 bar g (24.6 psig)
FLUID COMPATIBILITY
liquid, gas or vapour
KR VALUES
not available
TORQUE-SENSITIVE
yes
CYCLE LIFE
average
MATERIAL RANGE
graphite
REVERSAL RATIO
Not applicable
DAMAGE RATIO
<1 (fail-safe)
LEAK TIGHTNESS
average
PERFORMANCE TOLERANCE
+/- 10% (zero manufacturing design range)
PROTECTIVE LININGS
Available on both faces

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Specifications and Performance

BURST PRESSURE RANGE in barg (psig) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Nominal Bore
Graphite
(mm)
(inch)
Min
Max
25
1
0.70 (10)
20.0 (290)
40
1 ½
0.48 (7.0)
15.0 (217)
50
2
0.28 (4.1)
11.0 (159)
65
2 ½
0.21 (3.0)
10.0 (145)
80
3
0.21 (3.0)
9.0 (130)
100
4
0.14 (2.0)
6.9 (100)
150
6
0.10 (1.5)
5.2 (75)
200
8
0.07 (1.0)
2.8 (41)
250
10
0.07 (1.0)
2.4 (35)
300
12
0.07 (1.0)
2.1 (30)

PERFORMANCE TOLERANCE (ZERO MANUFACTURING DESIGN RANGE)
Nominal Bore
+/- 10% Toleranceon Burst pressure
+/- 25% Toleranceon Burst pressure
25mm (1)
Above 1.7barg (24.7psig)
Up to 1.7barg (24.7psig)
40mm (1½)
Above 1.0barg (14.5psig)
Up to 1.0barg (14.5psig)
50mm (2)
Above 0.7barg (10.0psig)
Up to 0.7barg (10.0psig)
65mm (2½) and Above
Above 0.34barg (5.0psig)
Up to 0.34barg (5.09psig)
*additional fluoropolymer lining to one face add +5%

STANDARD TEMPERATURE RANGE °C (°F)
Material
Minimum
Maximum
Resin Impregnated Graphite
-80 (-112)
170 (338)

FREE FLOW AREA / MINIMUM NET FLOW AREA (MNFA)
Nominal Bore
With Vacuum Dial
Without Vacuum Dial
mm
inch
mm2
in2
mm2
in2
25
1
269
0.42
507
0.79
40
1 ½
665
1.03
1140
1.77
50
2
1348
2.09
2027
3.14
65
2 ½
2149
3.33
3167
4.91
80
3
2925
4.53
4561
7.07
100
4
4911
7.61
8108
12.57
150
6
10780
16.71
18244
28.28
200
8
17295
26.81
32433
50.27
250
10
29943
46.41
50677
78.55
300
12
43118
66.83
72975
113.1

HOLDER DIMENSIONS
Graphite
Stainless Steel
Nominal Bore (B)
Height (C)
Height (C)
Outside Diameter (A)
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
BS EN 1092
ANSI
25
1
27
1.06
22
0.87
PN 6 to 25
150 to 300lb
40
1 ½
31
1.22
25
0.98
PN 6 to 25
150 to 300lb
50
2
32
1.26
26
1.02
PN 6 to 25
150 to 300lb
65
2 ½
37
1.46
30
1.18
PN 6 to 25
150 to 300lb
80
3
43
1.69
35
1.38
PN 6 to 25
150 to 300lb
100
4
47
1.85
37
1.46
PN 6 to 25
150 to 300lb
150
6
56
2.20
44
1.73
PN 6 to 25
150 to 300lb
200
8
64
2.52
50
1.97
PN 6 to 10
150 lb
250
10
68
2.68
53
2.09
PN 6 to 10
150 lb
300
12
76
2.99
61
2.40
PN 6 to 10
150 lb


Temperature shields are designed for use in graphite disc applications where gas operating temperatures can reach 600°C. The shield consists of a stainless steel carrier with a ceramic fibre insulating flock and is installed directly upstream of the bursting disc.

To ensure the correct performance of a bursting disc, it must be used in its correct holder, as specified by the bursting disc manufacturer.

Pressure Intelligence

The data shown on these sheets represents the standard offering from Elfab. Depending upon the requirements of your application, Elfab maybe able to provide a solution based on this product but outside the standard operating parameters. In addition, Elfab produces an extensive range of alternative products which maybe more suitable for your requirements.

As a result of extensive testing, Elfab can advise on these choices, or on other technical matters, such as discharge requirements, temperature testing, material selection and corrosion resistance, customised designs and burst detection.

To discuss your specific product or service requirements please contact your Elfab representative.


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