Technical information

Pressure drop by safety devices conforming to EN ISO 5175-1

Every flashback arrestor clogs up at the sintered element with the passage of time.

Production flashback test of safety devices conforming to EN ISO 5175-1

A production flashback test is to be carried out after manufacture on all safety devices conforming to EN ISO 5175-1.

Marking of safety devices according to EN ISO 5175-1

According to EN ISO 5175-1 the label of safety devices (flashback arrestors) must contain the following information, except the serial number and external approval number (optional).

Gas tightness of safety devices

Tightness or leak rate is a unit of measure of the amount of substance that flows into the device during a specified period of time. Compressed gases are defined by the product of pressure and volume at a given temperature.

Function of IBEDA Flashback Arrestors - How it works

IBEDA Gas safety devices help prevent accidents and equipment damage.