Rupture disks, also known as blow plugs, are designed for emergency pressure relief of an extruder. Southern Heat stocks a variety of extruder rupture disks in a wide range of pressure ratings and thread sizes.
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Rupture Plugs
Rupture Plugs also referred to as blow plugs or rupture disks are designed to instantaneously rupture at a pre-determined pressure over a wide temperature range and protect plastic extrusion machines from over pressurization. Extruder blow plugs are made with stainless steel body of multiple lengths and thread configurations. Fitted with Inconel diaphragm at the end, these plugs have a rated temperature of 750° Fahrenheit in a wide range of burst pressures. Extruder Blow Plugs are fitted flushed with a pressure wall and are leak tight.
- Standard Temperatures of 550° F
- Rated for up to 750° F
- Multiple Length and Thread Options
- Low Installation and Maintenance
- Stainless Steel Body and Inconel Diaphragm
1.81″ and 6″ – IN STOCK
