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Graphite Rupture Discs

SINGLE PIECE DISCS, SERIES 3 AND REVERSE BURST, SERIES 6

+ DESIGN CRITERIA AND DATA

SERIES 3

Single Piece Discs for Class 150 ANSI Flanges

Typical Installation

Std. Ratings 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 PSIG

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Class 300 ANSI Flanges

Std. Ratings 175, 200, 225, 250, 300 PSIG

Nom. Dimensions in Inches
Pipe 150# 150/300# 150# 300# 300#
Size A B C A C
1 2-1/2 1 7/8 2-3/4 1
1-1/2 3-1/4 1-1/2 7/8 3-5/8 1
2 4 2 7/8 4-1/4 1
 

SERIES 6

3 5-1/4 3 7/8 5-3/4 1-1/4
4 6-3/4 4 7/8 7 1-1/4

Typical Installation

6 8-5/8 6 7/8 9-3/4 1-3/4

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8 10-7/8 8 1-1/8 12 2-1/4
10 13-1/4 10 1-1/2
12 16 12 2
14 17-5/8 13-1/4 2-1/4
16 20-1/8 15-1/4 2-1/2
18 21-1/2 17-1/4 2-3/4
20 23-3/4 19-1/4 3
24 28-1/8 23-1/4 3

+ LOW PRESSURE BURST DISC

 

Size

Lowest Burst

Ratings Available

Low Pressure

Disc Accuracy

1" 15 psig +/- 5%
1-1/2" 10 psig +/- 0.75 psig
2" 4 psig +/- 0.75 psig
3" 3 psig +/- 0.75 psig
4" - 6" 2 psig +/- 0.75 psig
8" - 10" 1.0 psig +0.75 / -0 psig
12" - 24" 0.5 psig +0.75 / -0 psig

+ TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF SINGLE PIECE DISCS (SERIES 3) AND REVERSE BURSTING DISCS (SERIES 6)

Refer to diagram above

+ IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Discs are designed to fit within the bolt circle of 150# or 300# ANSI flanges. Make sure disc is properly centered between flanges during installation.
  • It is important to install the disc in the correct flow direction. This is noted by an arrow on the stainless steel tag.
  • Flange faces must be parallel to each other in order to eliminate excessive bolting forces when installing disc..
  • The vent side gasket is furnished with the disc because the gasket material and inside diameter of the disc are critical to the burst disc accuracy.
  • The pressure (process) side gasket, furnished by the customer, must be compatible with the process fluid and therefore, the preferred type is a standard, 150# ANSI, TFE envelope gasket with a soft 1/8" thick filler. Do not use a gasket having a metal filler.
  • Burst pressure shown on stainless steel tag has been established at ambient temperature. Elevated temperatures may cause a reduction in the actual burst pressure of the disc.