Autoclave PS4600-1/2F Safety Head
Universal Safety Heads
Pressures to 100,000 psi
Safety Heads/Rupture Discs:
Safety Heads and Rupture Discs offer an economical and dependable relief port to guard against system over-pressure.
Parker Autoclave Engineers offers universal safety heads in three series compatible in orifice size and maximum pressure rating with Parker Autoclave Low Pressure, Medium Pressure and High Pressure valves, fittings and tubing:
- Parker Autoclave Engineers Low Pressure Series SS: Parker Autoclave SpeedBite Single Ferrule compression tube connection, maximum rupture disc pressures to 15,000 psi.
- Parker Autoclave Engineers Medium Pressure Series CSX: Parker Autoclave Medium-Pressure coned-and-threaded tube connection, maximum rupture disc pressures to 20,000 psi.
- Parker Autoclave Engineers High Pressure Series CS: Parker Autoclave High Pressure coned-and-threaded tube connection, maximum rupture pressure to 100,000 psi.
- The 3/16F style rupture disc features a 3/16″ blow-out diameter and a FLAT seat which can be ordered in pressure range from 2000 to 27,000 psi.
- The 1/4A style rupture disc features a 1/4″ blow-out diameter and an ANGULAR seat which can be ordered in pressures from 1000to 75,000 psi.
- The 1/2F style rupture disc features a 1/2″ blow-out diameter and a FLAT seat which can be ordered in pressures from 500 to 10,000psi.
Material and Features:
- Non-rotating double-cone plug design avoids galling and scoring of safety head or connection during installation. Reduces likelihood of leakage.
- Interchangeable hold-down rings permit use of several different sizes and types of rupture discs in a single safety head. Accommodates discs with rupture pressures as low as 1000 psi and ranging to 75,000 psi and above.
- Installs in any standard Parker Autoclave Engineers coupling, elbow, cross or tee.
- Cold-worked Type 316 SS body hold down gland and plug, all series.
- Hold down rings are Corrosion resistant stainless steel.
- CE Marked Version available. Use suffix “-CE” when required.
Autoclave PS4600-1/2F Safety Head Technical Data:
- Description: 1/4″ MNPT Safety Head for use with 1/2-Flat Rupture Disc
- Plug Part Number: N/A
- Hold-Down Gland: 1/2-Flat (for type 1/2F rupture disc)
- Inlet Connection Size & Type: 1/4″ MNPT (fits connection type NPT)
- Outlet Connection: 3/8″ FNPT
- Pressure Rating: 15,000 psig
- Body Torque: N/A
- Plug Orifice Diameter: N/A
- Body Orifice Diameter: 0.188″
- Dimension “C”: 0.81″
- Dimension “D”: 1.31″
- Port Diameter “E”: 0.50″ (this is the minimum disc blow-out diameter of the hold-down ring)
Notes:
- Maximum pressure rating is based on the lowest rating of any component.
- Actual working pressures may be determined by tubing pressure rating, if lower.
- Parker Autoclave Engineers safety heads and rupture discs are complemented by a complete line of high pressure valves, fittings, tubing and accessories.
- All dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.
Please contact our Sales Department for assistance in selecting the right products for your application.
Product Catalog: Parker Autoclave Accessories
