elfab bursting disc
​Safe-Gard (DSC-SGD)

ELFAB PRESENTATION
Elfab Limited Named As One Of Europe’s Best In First Ever ‘Ones To Watch’ List. Elfab Limited, has been named as ‘One to Watch’ in Europe in a list of business excellence published by the European Business Awards. Elfab was chosen as the company has demonstrated exceptional achievement in the Business of the Year category for companies with a turnover up to €25 million and reflects the programme’s core values of innovation, success and ethics.

As a manufacturer of pressure relief systems that protect people, plant, processes and the environment, Elfab provides products for both end users and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in a number of sectors ranging from automotive to pharmaceuticals. Elfab’s products can be found in over 70 countries across the globe – all achieved with a team of just 65 people.
Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards, Europe’s largest cross-sector business competition, said: “We wanted to recognise more widely the many incredible business success stories from across Europe.”
He continued: “The talent, dedication and innovation at the heart of these companies creates jobs and opportunity and is what drives their country’s prosperity. The ‘Ones to Watch’ list will set a benchmark of success for the European business community.”
In response to the announcement that Elfab has made it onto the European Business Awards ‘Ones to Watch’ list, Anika Ephraim, Elfab’s Managing Director commented “As a global company with a significant European footprint, we are extremely proud to have been selected as one of just under 200 UK companies whose significant growth, innovation and ethical approach to business has been recognised in this outstanding business competition.

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ELFAB FORWARD ACTING- Safe-Gard (DSC-SGD)
​Safe-Gard is a precision scored, tension-loaded forward acting rupture disc solution to suit a wide range of liquid gas and vapour applications. The Safe-Gard rupture disc acts as a reliable solution across a complete line of sizes, materials, burst pressures and process conditions. The single membrane, domed rupture disc combines the versatility of conventional metal discs with the performance benefits of scored technology making this one of the most advanced Forward-acting bursting discs on today’s market.

•  Industry leading 5% tolerance, up to 90% operating ratio
• Manufactured to ISO4126 or ASME VIII (UD stamp available)
• Available with protective lining if requested
• Available in a wide range of materials
• Very good life cycle
• Non-fragmenting bursting disc design
• Full vacuum capability
• Suitable for liquid, gas and vapour applications
• Smooth operating surface
• Compatible with reusable detection systems Flo-Tel™ and Flo-Tel™ xd

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Technical specification​

Size Range
Burst Pressure Range
Temperature Range
Max. Operating pressure
Fragmentation on Burst  
Relief Valve Isolation
Vacuum Service
Fluid Compatibility
KR Values
Torque Sensitive
Cycle Life
Material Range
Reversal Ratio
Damage Ratio
Leak Tightness
Performance Tolerance
Protective Linings
​Disc Surface finish

15mm to 500mm (1/2” to 20”)
3.1 barg to 185 barg (51 Psig to 2680 Psig)
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90% of minimum burst pressure (86% of nominal burst pressure)
Non- fragmenting design
Excellent
Full Vacuum
Gas or Vapour
0.68
No
Very Good
Stainless Steel as Standard. Others Available.
<1 Fail Safe
<1 Fail Safe
Excellent
+/- 5% (zero manufacturing design range)
Available
N/A

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