Explovent

Explovent

Explovent

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document discusses the importance of reliable explosion venting systems in facilities with potentially explosive atmospheres. It highlights the limitations of traditional blow-out panel systems and introduces the C/S Explovent® as a superior alternative.
Specifications: Explovent panels are engineered to release at very low pressures and are lightweight (less than 2.5 lb./sq.ft.) to ensure quick reaction to pressure build-up. They are designed to meet NFPA 68 guidelines and all relevant building and fire codes.
Features: Explovent panels are testable and resettable, providing assurance of functionality. They are factory calibrated and FM tested and approved. The panels are available in various models, including translucent polycarbonate and insulated aluminum, each designed for specific applications.
Applications: Explovent is suitable for facilities using explosive gases, such as ethylene oxide in medical sterilization. The panels are designed to release pressure build-up and return to a near-closed position post-explosion to prevent implosion.
Advantages: Unlike traditional systems, Explovent can be field-tested to verify performance, offering peace of mind. The system's design minimizes dust accumulation and allows for easy cleaning, reducing the risk of secondary explosions.
Case Study: BD Medical's facility in Sandy City, Utah, uses Explovent panels to manage pressure from ethylene oxide gas used in sterilization, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing workplace safety.
Company Information: Construction Specialties, Inc. has been a leader in architectural specialty products for 60 years, offering a wide range of products globally. For more information, visit their website or contact their representatives.
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Are you sure your explosion vents will work? Explosion Relief Panels

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It’s the only field testable system. With other systems you won’t know until there’s an explosion. The explosion vent tested to work every time. If you’re involved with a facility where potentially explosive atmospheres, materials or processes exist, you know that it’s critical for your pressure venting system to function according to its design parameters as a means of limiting damage. Many blow-out panel systems are larger or heavier than NFPA 68 recommends for maximum performance. Blow-out panels that rely on proper field installation may not work. But, testable, resettable Explovent is factory...

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“ he fact that Explovent can be tested at T any time, gives me peace of mind.” —Travis Anderton, Facilities Engineering/EHS Manager, BD Medical All medical devices manufactured by BD Medical at its Sandy City, Utah, facility are subjected to sterilization prior to sale. Since the sterilization process utilizes ethylene oxide gas, which is explosive, engineers determined the facility needed to provide Explovent has been tested and approved by Factory Mutual. specialized venting in case of an accidental release of the gas from the sterilization equipment. BD was driven not to just satisfy Code...

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49 Meeker Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 U.S.A., 800-222-0201 895 Lakefront Promenade, Mississauga, Ontario L5E 2C2 Canada, 905-274-3611 For 60 years, Construction Specialties has been a leader in architectural specialty products, including: Acrovyn- Wall and Door Protection, Pedisystems- Entrance Flooring, Expansion Joint Covers, Cubicle Track and Curtains, Smoke and Explosion Venting Systems, Architectural Grilles, Architectural Louvers and Sun Controls. We have operations throughout the world and can provide C/S Products virtually anywhere. For a complete list of our international locations,...

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