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Assured Automation's FM Fire-Safe Fusible Link Manual Shutoff Valves
Protect Refineries and Chemical Processors from Fire Hazards
CLARK, N.J., April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The FM Fire-Safe Shutoff
assemblies from Assured Automation are API 607 and Factory Mutual
approved for flammable liquids, and are commonly used to:
-- Activate sprinkler systems to control fire, and
-- To shut down hazardous lines when fire occurs
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These valve and fusible link assemblies include manually operated ball
or butterfly valves. If a fire occurs, the thermal link either
automatically stops the flow of flammable liquids (in a normally open
configuration) - or opens flow to release a fire retardant or divert
the flammable material (a normally closed configuration). The assembly
is unique in the industry and requires little to no maintenance, since
its U.L. listed fusible links are installed with a lever design -
rather than bearing 100% of the spring tension. Using this design, the
FM Fire-Safe's fusible link holds up to many years of use and, unlike
other thermal shutoffs in the market, does not need to be replaced on
an annual basis.
The FM Fire-Safe is also available with an electro-thermal link (ETL)
which is compatible with most smoke or gas detectors. The operating
range for the electro thermal link is 6-30 VAC, or 6-30 VAC, and
requires less than 0.2 amperes of power, 0.5 milliseconds at 24 volts.
The electro-thermal option is used with fuel and combustion control
applications, combustion safeguards, and electro-signaling systems
that are heat activated, smoke or gas activated, flame-energy
activated, or activated by rate of rise or maximum temperature.
A unique, removable handle allows the valve to manually operated
locally or remotely from over 30 feet without affecting the fusible
links. The removable handle prevents injury or damage from the
high-powered quick acting handle in the event of fire actuation.
Assured Automation makes it easy to select the FM Fire-Safe
configuration that meets each particular application's requirements
through its online configurator. Using the Assured Automation
configurator, mechanical engineers can choose among the following
options:
Valve Type
-- 3 Piece Ball Valves, Standard Port
-- Flanged Ball Valves, Standard or Full Port
-- Butterfly Valves, Lug or Wafer connections
End Connections:
-- NPT, Socket & Butt-Weld ½" - 2½" Ball Valve
-- Flanged Ball Valve ½" - 4"
-- 150# Flange (female), 300# Flange Ball Valve
-- Wafer, Lug Butterfly valve
Body
-- Stainless Steel
-- Carbon Steel
Thermal or Electro-Thermal Link trigger temperatures
-- 165 F (74 C) U.L. listed Thermal link
-- 212 F (100 C) U.L. listed Thermal link
-- 286 F (141 C) U.L. listed Thermal link
-- 360 F (182 C) U.L. listed Thermal link
-- 500 F (260 C) U.L. listed Thermal link
-- Electro & 165 F (74 C) U.L. listed Thermal link (Indoor Only)
-- Electro & 212 F (100 C) Thermal link (Indoor Only)
Fire Actuation
-- Normally Open (fail to close)
-- Normally Closed (fail to open)
Limit Switch
-- NEMA 4/4X , Weatherproof, Intrinsically safe, SPST , NO, Red LED
-- NEMA 4/4X /7 Weatherproof , Explosion proof, SPDT
The online configurator provides a part number and a quote, which can
be saved, printed, emailed, or processed for purchase.
More information on the FM Fire-Safe Shutoff is available online at
http://assuredautomation.com/firesafe/index.php. The online
configurator tool is available at www.FMFireSafe.com.
About Assured Automation
Assured Automation is a privately held company that sells automated
valves, actuators, flow meters, and valve accessories. For more
information contact Assured Automation at 800-899-0553, by e-mail at
info@assuredautomation.com or visit http://assuredautomation.com
Contact: Bill Farrell Assured Automation Email 732 281-2255 (732)
713-3385 (cell)
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SOURCE Assured Automation
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