WITT Flashback Arrestors for reliable protection against dangerous reverse gas flow and flashbacks in accordance with EN 730-1 / ISO 5175. Every Arrestor 100% tested.

The best Flashback Arrestors in the world

• a large surface area flame arrestor FA of stainless steel construction extinguishes any dangerous flashback entering the device in any direction
• a temperature-sensitive cut-off valve TV extinguishes sustained flashbacks long before the internal temperature of the arrestors reaches a dangerous level (not for FA E460)
• a spring-loaded check valve NV prevents slow or sudden reverse gas flow forming explosive mixtures in the gas supply
• a filter at the gas inlet protects the arrestor against dirt contamination, extending the service life

Operation / Usage:

• Flashback Arrestors are used to protect gas cylinders and pipeline outlet points (hoses and any equipment) against dangerous reverse gas flow and flashbacks
• for pipeline outlets and single cylinders with high-consumption users
• WITT Flashback Arrestors may be mounted in any position /orientation
• only one piece of equipment may be connected to a single Flashback Arrestor
• the maximum ambient / working temperature is 70 °C / 158 °F

Maintenance:

• annual testing of the check valve, body leak tightness and flow capacity is recommended
• WITT is happy to supply special test equipment
• Flashback Arrestors are only to be serviced by the manufacturer.
• The dirt filter may be replaced by competent staff

Approvals:

Company certified to ISO 9001 and PED 2014/68/EU Module H
CE-marked according to PED 2014/68/EU
Cleaned for Oxygen Service according to EIGA IGC Doc 13/12/E: Oxygen Pipeline and Piping Systems
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