EXPLOSION PROTECTION SOLUTIONS Safety is no accident. With over 60 years of field experience and a team of in-house engineers, application specialists and combustion researchers, you can rely on Fike for effective, reliable explosion protection solutions that fit your growing safety needs. We stand behind our explosion protection products with a commitment to quality, full-scale explosion testing capabilities and unprecedented expertise.
 

 
The Vmax Explosion Vent from Fike
 
 
Design Rectangular, single element

Burst Pressure Ranges 0.5 – 5 PSIG 35 - 345 MBARG
Burst Pressure Tolerance ±0.25% PSIG (≤1.0 PSIG) ±0.5 PSIG (>1.0 PSIG)
Vacuum Rating -3.0 PSIG to -8.35 PSIG depending on size
Process Temp. Range 0 - 350° F -17 - 175° C



The Vmax is a single element, lightweight explosion vent. This multi-domed, high performance explosion vent has excellent service life, is vacuum rated and provides stable performance over a wide range of temperatures. The integral gasket/seal will allow the vent to be mounted on most equipment without additional sealants.
  • Operating Ratio up to 80% of the min. stamped burst pressure
  • Optimal vent area (100% Venting Efficiency)
  • Full, controlled opening
  • Simple Installation and virtually maintenance-free
  • Non-fragmenting
  • High Integrity composite design
  • FDA approved materials: 316 stainless steel, Inconel® tabs, fluoropolymer integral gasket / seal

Explosion Vent Stocking Program
Shipment within 48 hours!
(From Fike's manufacturing facility in Blue Springs, MO, USA)