A flashback arrestor is a gas safety device used in oxy-fuel welding and cutting to stop the flame or reverse flow of gas back into the equipment or supply line. A flashback arrestor uses a combination of safety elements to stop a flashback or reverse flow of gas. Below is a diagram of the safety elements that might be present in a flashback arrestor.
The video will show how the safety elements in the flashback arrestor works.
Different manufacturer of the flashback arrestor will have different combinations of the safety elements within the flashback arrestor itself. Industry standards requires the flashback arrestors to have at least 2 safety elements. At Messer, its flashback arrestors has all 4 safety elements packed within the flashback arrestor to provide users the optimum protection.
Messer Cutting Systems offers a comprehensive program to DIN EN 730-1, DIN EN 561, as well as to ISO 5175 and ISO 7289. Regardless of whether they are for a cylinder pressure regulator, as outlet for a gas supply panel or directly on a hand or machine torch, the safety devices from Messer ensure your safety.
Do feel free to contact us for a on-site consultation from our Messer principal with regards to oxy-fuel safety devices.
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