KITO ARMATUREN GMBH

Application as breather/venting safety device incorporating an explosion proof flame arrester element for installation on top of storage tanks, tank access covers or breather pipes. The breather allows the unimpeded flow of gases out to atmosphere and air into the tank/pipe thereby preventing vacuum locks whilst ensuring provision of a permanent and reliable protection against any flashback into the tank/pipe. This device is not permitted to be installed in enclosed areas. Approved for all materials of the explosion group IIB3 with a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) ≥ 0.65 mm and a maximum operating temperature of 60 °C .

Application as end-of-line armature for venting apertures on tank installations. Tested and approved against atmospheric deflagrations for all materials of the explosion group IIB3 with a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) ≥ 0.65 mm and a maximum operating temperature of 60 °C. Used mainly as venting and breather device for fixed roof tanks. Used to prevent inadmissible pressure and vacuum and to minimize unwelcome gas losses or inadmissible emissions respectively. The housing is mounted perpendicularly on a tank roof. Available with an explosion and endurance burning proofed condensate drain device.

Application as inline armature with venting and breather valve function for vessels, used preferably for installations in pipes. The exhaust air is carried away via a pipe. The ventilation is also effected via a pipe, which is preferably used to carry inert gas. Functions the same as KITO® VD/o3-… (type sheet F 18 N).

Application as installation explosion-proof and endurance burning proof for certain flammable liquids of the explosion group IIA with a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) > 0.9 mm and a maximum operating temperature of 60 °C. As venting and breather device for fixed roof tanks to prevent inadmissible pressure and vacuum and to minimize gas losses by variable pressure setting of the weight-loaded and/or spring-loaded valve devices. Installation of an explosion-proof condensate drain device is possible.

Proof for products of explosion group IIA with a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) > 0.9 mm and a maximum operating temperature of 60 °C. Mainly used as equipment of fixed roof tanks for venting and inbreathing to prevent undue pressure resp. vacuum and undesired losses of vaporization, respectively undue emissions. Installation on top of storage vessels. Available with an explosion and endurance burning proofed condensate drain device.

For installation into pipes to the protection of vessels and components against deflagration of flammable liquids and gases. Approved for all substances of explosion group IIA1 (old: I) with a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) ≥ 1.14 mm. Bi-directionally working in pipes, whereby an operating pressure of 1.2 bar abs. and an operating temperature of 60 °C must not be exceeded. The distance between a potential ignition source and the flame arrester must not exceed 50 times the inner pipe diameter. An installation into horizontal and vertical pipes is permissible. To detect a thermal load on the KITO® flame arrester element in operation a temperature sensor can be implemented as an option into the flame arrester body. Proof against “stabilized burning” and withstand this up to a max. burn time BT = 1.0 min.

For installation into pipes to the protection of vessels and components against stable detonation of flammable liquids and gases. Tested and approved as detonation flame arrester type 4. Approved for all substances of explosion groups IIA1 to IIA with a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) > 0.9 mm. Bi-directionally working in pipes, whereby an operating pressure of 1.2 bar abs. and an operating temperature of 60 °C must not be exceeded. All sizes are tested against “stabilized burning” and withstand this up to a max. burn time BT ≤ 30.0 min. To detect a “stabilized burning” a temperature sensor must be installed at each endangered side. Mounting is acceptable in any position, in horizontal as well as in vertical pipes.

Application as inline armature with venting or breather valve function for vessels. Preferably used for installation in pipes. Depending on the installation, the valve can be used as pressure or vacuum valve. It can also be used as non-return safety device or overflow valve.

As breather/venting safety device incorporating an explosion proof flame arrester element for installation on top of storage tanks, tank access covers or breather pipes. The breather allows the unimpeded flow of gases out to atmosphere and air into the tank/pipe thereby preventing vacuum locks whilst ensuring provision of a permanent and reliable protection against any flashback into the tank/pipe. This device is not permitted to be installed in enclosed areas. Approved for all materials of the explosion group IIB3 with a maximum experi-mental safe gap (MESG) ≥ 0.65 mm and an maximum operating temperature of 60 °C .

As end-of-line armature, for venting apertures on tank installations. Used mainly as venting and breather device for fixed roof tanks. Used to prevent inadmissible pressure and vacuum and to minimize unwelcome gas losses or inadmissible emissions respectively. The housing is mounted perpendicularly on a tank roof.