VENTEX®
The most widely used explosion isolation in the world.
As a passive explosion isolation valve with many years of proven operational safety, the VENTEX® has been acting as an effective and reliable pressure and flame arrester for over 50 years – completely without external energy, control and detection. With numerous configuration and application options, the VENTEX® adapts to your individual needs.
Certificates
We guarantee safety.
We put all our approved products through their paces. In over 1,500 explosions, our components have all proven themselves in explosion protection.
ATEX 2014/34/EU
EN 15090
UKCA
FDA
EC 1935/2004
NFPA 69
Features
Explosion isolation valve VENTEX®. The benchmark.
Protects and has proven itself for decades in a wide range of systems and various applications and guarantees maximum safety without external energy.
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Efficient
Low pressure drop thanks to aerodynamically optimised design. Minimal maintenance required, can be used vertically or horizontally.
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Robust
Maximum 30 m/s flow velocity in explosion direction for flexible systems Design with pipe bends in front of the valve, versus flow separation through pipe bends.
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Flexible
Sealing materials for various requirements regarding temperature, process and media resistance. Approved for organic and metallic dusts and hybrid mixtures.
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Standardised
Connection flange according to EN 1092-1 or ASME B 16.5 Class 150
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Practical
Easy release from the outside. Configurable as single-acting, double-acting or non-return valve depending on the process.
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Independent
Passive protection system, no detection and control necessary.
Functional principle
VENTEX®
The passive explosion isolation
As the most widely used isolation component in the world, VENTEX® is used in a variety of areas, such as the pharmaceutical, chemical or food industries, metal processing and a multitude of other industries.
«Our top priority is to supply plants and systems that take into account the protection of human life, the environment and the operator’s property. »
Henning Wolf, Glatt-Gruppe
Data sheets
More about VENTEX®?
All information, areas of application, applications and technical data on VENTEX® can be found in our product sheets and brochures.
VENTEX® in use