Burst Disc Indicator Alarm System

Reduce downtime, increase efficiency and ensure the safety of your facility with the BDI (Burst Disc Indicator) Alarm System. When an overpressure or vacuum condition causes a disc to rupture, the BDI immediately sends a signal to the control room to alert the system operator.

The heart of the Burst Disc Indicator Alarm System is the BDI Alarm Strip. When a disc ruptures, it severs the electrically charged strip, opening the circuit and signaling the control room.

We’ve developed an optional alarm monitor system to notify operators or activate appropriate equipment.

The B.D.I.® Alarm Monitor has been developed as an optional alarm monitor system to notify operators or activate appropriate equipment of an overpressure or vacuum event for a specific B.D.I.® Alarm Strip. Control panels, annunciators, light panels or other signaling devices can be used to warn of a ruptured disc. The B.D.I.® Alarm System is versatile to adapt to a variety of warning devices. Pumps, valves and other systems may also be activated to respond to an overpressure of vacuum situation by the break of a specific B.D.I.® Alarm Strip.

Linking the B.D.I. Alarm Strip to the monitoring system is the B.D.I. Lead Wire Assembly. A two-pin bullet plug protects the terminals at the connecting point against moisture. It is abrasion resistant, flexible, and highly weather-resistant. Together this system will provide immediate notification of a burst disc to reduce downtime, increase efficiency and ensure the safety of your facility.

Features
• Resistant to chemical attack and corrosion
• Usable over a wide range of temperatures
• Easily replaceable upon disc rupture
• Compatible with standard design Continental Disc rupture discs

Options
• Tantalum conductors available
• Optional gaskets in GYLON® 3500 silica filled PTFE material
• B.D.I.® Alarm Monitor
• Connector: Standard Plug or Bare Leads

Please note that the BDI Alarm System is designed for use with Continental Disc rupture discs only. It does not affect the life or performance of the disc.

The BDI Alarm Strip and the MTB 700 Alarm Monitor have been certified for use in “potentially explosive atmospheres” according to the requirements of the European Union, ATEX Directive 2014/34/EC. ATEX type approval and quality assurance notification certificates are available here.

• Maximum current: 50 milliamp
• Maximum voltage: 24 VDC RMS
• Operational Temperature Range: -40 to +400 ºF (-40 to +204 ºC)
• B.D.I.® Alarm strip is composed of copper conductors adhered to a thin strip of KAPTON® film
• B.D.I.® Alarm Strip and the MTB‑700 Alarm Monitor have been certified for use in “potentially explosive atmospheres” according to the requirements of the European Union, ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
• Standard gaskets are asbestos free fiber-bound material

Industry Applications

Chemical Processing
Chemical Processing
Chemical Processing

Our rupture discs are manufactured with chemical processing in mind – corrosion resistance, leak tightness, high accuracy and durability come standard.

Food & Beverage Processing
Food & Beverage Processing
Food & Beverage Processing

We understand that product purity and safety are critical in food-related industries, so we provide hygienic and aseptic vessels and piping to assure compliance with FDA and 3A requirements.

Oil, Gas & Petrochemical)
Oil & Gas (Petrochemical)
Oil & Gas (Petrochemical)

The hydrocarbon industries require cost-effective system protection with a special focus on reducing fugitive emissions. Our catalog of configurations, materials, burst ratings and sizes make our rupture discs the right choice for these operations.

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

We focus on solutions to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical processing – wherever perfectly hygienic facilities and hermetically sealed antiseptic systems are a must.

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