Extruder Rupture Disc Extruder, Forward Acting
Description
The Fike Extruder Rupture Disc Device or ERD, also known as a Blow Out Plug, is a pressure relief device primarily designed for overpressure protection of plastic extrusion processes. Extruder Rupture Disc applications are unique, each requiring a specific combination of dimensions, threading and body configuration. Fike has a variety of standard Extruder Rupture Disc devices, and the capability to design and manufacture to customer specifications.
- Higher pressures and temperature ratings may be achieved with a welded design.
- Standard materials of construction are stainless steel for the body and Inconel® 600 for the rupture disc. Other materials are available upon request.
| Design | Extruder, Forward Acting |
| Size Range | 3/16 – 5 in | 4.5 – 127 mm | |
| Burst Pressure Range | 1,500 – 50,000 PSIG | 103.4 – 3448 BARG | 105.46 – 3515 KG/CM2 |
Applications
- Plastic Extrusion Equipment
- High Pressure Polymer Reactors
- Viscous Service