Reduce explosion risk with this flameless explosion vent
Rembe, Inc.
Primarily designed for elevators and screeners, the Q-Ball (photo) uses the “contour parallel venting principle” to guarantee a flameless explosion-venting option for CPI process operators. It is designed to keep flames, pressure and dust from escaping the unit. Several recent advances help the Q-Ball to reduce the required vent area to a minimum while maximizing venting effectiveness, says the company. For instance, its weight has been reduced, thanks to engineering advances that have replaced outer frame profiles, says the manufacturer. It is available in four available sizes. Integrated signaling allows for easy monitoring. Recent innovation in the stainless-steel mesh material helps to cool down flames (up to 5,400°F) extremely efficiently within 500 milliseconds, which extinguishes the explosion, according to the company. — Rembe, Inc., Charlotte, N.C.