Zook RAH Pre-Torque Bursting Disc Holder

In a continued effort to provide cutting-edge products and technologies for Bursting Disc (rupture disk) users, Zook is pleased to introduce their Zook RAH Pre-Torque Bursting Disc Holder for the RA Series of Bursting Disc (rupture disks). The RA Series offers one unique holder design for use with multiple types of Zook Reverse-Acting metal Bursting Discs (rupture disks). The Zook Pre-Torque Holder Design allows pre-assembly of a Bursting Disc (rupture disk) into a holder prior to field installation.

 

  • Pre-Torque Design:
  • One holder design
  • Disc dome is contained within inlet holder
  • Locating Pin
  • Fluoropolymer coated socket head cap screws
  • Polyethylene cap screw covers
  • Sizes 1” thru 12”
  • Holder information is permanently affixed to the O.D. of holder
  • Flow direction arrows on disc tag and holder
  • Flange class and type-specific
  • Positioning hole in mounting lug
    • can be used as an extra “hand” when installing into horizontal piping

Options/Accessories for the Zook RAH Pre-Torque Bursting Disc Holder:

Mid/Long Pattern

  • Can be machined to meet existing piping specifications
  • Prevents Rupture Disc membrane from protruding beyond the outlet holder after burst

Gaskets. Gauge Tap**

  • Used for monitoring pressure/temperature at rupture disc location
  • Also available on inlet holder

O-Ring Seal

  • Teflon encapsulated Viton

Special Coating – Fluoropolymer Teflon Sintered (FS)

  • Provides durable, non-stick surface (Requires O-Ring Seal)

Features / Benefits:

  • Pre-Torque Design:
    pre-assembly of a rupture disc into a holder prior to field installation
    removal of the assembly from the piping system for inspection without disturbing the seal integrity of the bursting disc
    pre-torque bolts properly seat the disc by engaging the holder bite
  • pre-assembly of a rupture disc into a holder prior to field installation
  • removal of the assembly from the piping system for inspection without disturbing the seal integrity of the bursting disc
  • pre-torque bolts properly seat the disc by engaging the holder bite
  • One holder design
    accepts multiple disc designs (RA4, RA6, RA8, and RAX)
  • accepts multiple disc designs (RA4, RA6, RA8, and RAX)
  • Disc dome is contained within inlet holder
    prevents damaging the disc during installation into mating flanges
  • prevents damaging the disc during installation into mating flanges
  • Locating Pin
    allows only reverse-acting type discs to be mounted into the holder
  • allows only reverse-acting type discs to be mounted into the holder
  • Fluoropolymer coated socket head cap screws
    resists corroding to the holder assembly
    provides easy removal without special sockets
  • resists corroding to the holder assembly
  • provides easy removal without special sockets
  • Polyethylene cap screw covers
    prevents debris from building up in cap screw head
  • prevents debris from building up in cap screw head
  • Sizes 1″ thru 12″
  • Standard Holder Materials: Carbon Steel, 316SS, Hastelloy
  • Holder information is permanently affixed to the O.D. of holder
  • Bubble tight metal-to-metal bite and disc seal
  • Flow direction arrows on disc tag and holder
    provide permanent visual verification that holder assembly is properly oriented in the piping system
  • provide permanent visual verification that holder assembly is properly oriented in the piping system
  • Flange class and type-specific
    guards against installing an assembly into mating flanges with a different pressure rating than the rupture disc holder
  • guards against installing an assembly into mating flanges with a different pressure rating than the rupture disc holder
  • Positioning hole in mounting lug
    located in the exact position as the mating flange
    allows for proper alignment
    can be used as an extra hand when installing into horizontal piping
  • located in the exact position as the mating flange
  • allows for proper alignment
  • can be used as an extra hand when installing into horizontal piping

Contact our Process Equipment Team:

Noel Bracken – Tel: 083 0891204

Conor Foley- Tel: 021 461 7206