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Auto shut-off valve for hose failure

Auto shut-off valve for hose failure

Auto shut-off valve for hose failure

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Does anyone know of a valve for automatically shutting off water pressure in the event of downstream line (hoses, fittings etc) failure.  The application is for water for a test rig at up to 6000psi with small diameter hoses (equivalent to half-inch). I have heard of such devices on fire hydrant systems and also on washing machine hoses but not for higher pressure industrial equipment.

RE: Auto shut-off valve for hose failure

These are generally called excess flow valves. They shut when the flow rate exceed a certain value, which usually indicates a failed hose. For your application I would think that restrictive orifices might be sufficient.

RE: Auto shut-off valve for hose failure

Check with Swagelok. Take a look at the XS series excess flow valves.

Regards,

donf

RE: Auto shut-off valve for hose failure

Search 'velocity fuse'.

Ted

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