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Flame and Detonation Arresters

Cross Company Flame and Detonation Arresters

In the world of industrial safety, flame and detonation arresters play a critical role in both preventing catastrophic incidents and protecting both personnel and equipment. These highly effective safety devices act as a barrier, preventing explosions and stopping fire expansion from one part of a process to another.

As more and more process manufacturing facilities or other operations recognize the benefit of proactive safety measures, the significance of flame and detonation arresters becomes even more pronounced.

Whether you need to inhibit the transmission of flame in pipelines and vessels or arrest the propagation of detonation waves, Cross Company Process Solutions has the equipment you need. With our team of process engineers, application specialists, and world-class support, we’ll make sure you get the flame or detonation arrester you need.

The Vital Role of Flame and Detonation Arresters

Flame arresters are particularly important in industries where flammable gases, vapors, or liquids are present. In the event of an explosion or fire event within the pipeline, the flame arrester functions as a barrier, preventing the spread of fire to other parts of the process. This containment reduces the potential for a domino effect and helps isolate fire, potentially saving lives and preventing extensive damage.

On the other hand, detonation arresters are specialized devices designed to stop the propagation of detonation waves. Through a combination of mechanical designs and flame arresting materials, detonation arresters are able to absorb and dissipate detonation wave energy, preventing its transmission through pipelines.

Flame and detonation arresters are critical safety components in industrial or process applications with a high risk of fire. If this is a risk for your operation, we can work with you to mitigate that risk.

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Flame Arresters

Flammable liquids are volatile in nature and when liquids evaporate, they may produce ignitable vapor/air mixtures. A flame arrester provides gas/vapor flow from the protected side to the unprotected side under normal operating conditions. If an ignition on the unprotected side should occur, the flame front will be quenched during subsonic flow conditions.

Types of flame arresters:

  • In-line installations
  • In-line vertical flame arresters
  • In-line horizontal flame arresters
  • End-of-line installations
  • End-of-line horizontal flame arresters

Cross Company is proud to represent the Groth product line of flame arresters.

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Detonation Arresters

Ensure that you protect your employees, your equipment and the environment. Play it safe — specify a detonation arrester designed to withstand both stable AND unstable detonations.

Turbulent flow and compressive heat effects can cause a propagating flame to transition to unstable detonation, resulting in extremely high velocity and pressure. It is very difficult to say with any degree of confidence when and where the transition to unstable detonation will occur. Installed equipment should be able to provide the maximum protection under the most dangerous situations.

Some companies offer light-duty stable detonation arresters rated for only stable detonation. An unstable detonation could destroy a stable detonation arrester. This would allow a flame to propagate further down the pipeline, damaging the equipment that the detonation flame arrester was intended to protect.

If your process requires a detonation arrester, make sure it can handle the worst case of unstable detonation. All Groth detonation flame arresters are designed to withstand both stable and unstable detonations.

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Why Cross Flame and Detonation Arresters?

In the world of process facilities and process control applications, safety is a critical consideration. Operations of this nature come with inherent risks and ensuring the well-being of personnel, protection of assets, and ensuring compliance with standards are of utmost importance.

Cross Company Process Solutions is a reliable partner for many operations seeking comprehensive and effective industrial safety solutions. Through strategic partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers, Cross Company provides access to cutting-edge safety technologies that align with the evolving demands of modern industrial operations.

Our combination of industry-leading safety products, exceptional customer service, and technical expertise positions Cross Company as a trusted partner of industrial safety. By working with Cross, you can work to prioritize safety, promote compliance, and provide tangible value to your operation.

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Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.