Flame and Detonation Arresters

Flame Control Products for Process Safety

At Cross Company, we understand that in process manufacturing applications, the risk of ignition within piping systems and vessels is a top safety concern. Whether you’re handling volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in vapor recovery systems, directing flow to flare stacks, or managing off-gassing in storage tanks, operational integrity depends on reliable flame propagation prevention.

Cross Company’s Process Solutions group partners with plant managers, maintenance, process engineers, and many others to implement robust flame control strategies. We know the nuances of flow capacity, pressure drop, and the specific dynamics of deflagration versus detonation. And we work directly with your team to specify and supply high-performance flame arresters, detonation arresters, and combination units from industry-leading manufacturers.

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GROTH 7618 Vertical, In-Line Flame Arrester

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GROTH 7628 Horizontal, In-line flame arrester

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GROTH 7658A Flame Detonation Arrester

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Why Partner With Cross for Process Safety?

We understand that for plant personnel, critical considerations are reliability and serviceability. That’s why we offer flame control products known for durable construction and ease of maintenance. Our solutions are designed to minimize drops in pressure, ensuring process efficiency isn’t compromised while also maintaining safety standards.

Mitigate Risk

Ensure Compliance

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Protect Assets

Flame Arresters

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

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.

Types of detonation flame arresters:

Detonation Flame Arrester
Detonation Flame Arrester – Group C & D Gases
Detonation Flame Arrester – Group D Gases

Protect Your Process

Nothing can protect your facility from all accidents all the time. But you can have the right equipment in place to prevent the unsafe or risky conditions that cause these accidents in the first place. And the best first step to increasing safety is the right safety equipment. Protect your process, personnel, and equipment with Cross Company.

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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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At Cross, we offer much more than just flame and detonation arrestors. We can also provide the solutions our process manufacturing partners need to succeed. Check out our other process solutions equipment and see for yourself.

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