Weldability-Sif Launches on-Torch Flash Arrestor

Weldability-Sif has launched a miniature on-torch flashback arrestor for use on oxy-acetylene torches, which is designed to provide maximum protection for the operator. When used with long hose sets, the on-torch flashback arrestor reduces any compromise in safety by providing maximum protection for the operator and associated workforce. The safe and correct use of oxygen and acetylene gases provides a good mobile welding, cutting and heating source that is difficult to replace in most industrial facilities.

While oxygen and acetylene combined provides the hottest deliverable heat source at 3,150C, it is the incorrect assembly and use of equipment and gases that can lead to a hazardous situation resulting in the potential of an explosion and fired within the workplace. A correctly certified and regularly inspected flashback arrestor can provide high levels of automated protection when fitted to the regulator output, by preventing flames reaching the gas cylinder by automatically shutting off the gas supply.

The traditional flashback arrestor, with its connection to the gas cylinder pressure regulator, leaves all the equipment prior to the regulator exposed. The Weldability-Sif on-torch flashback arrestor weighs only 79g and is threaded to fit most standard UK gas welding, cutting and heating torches. Each unit is simply fitted between the torch and the hose and while conforming to EN 730 is additionally certified by BAM, the German explosives testing laboratory. Each unit is tested five times before packing and distribution to achieve this BAM status.

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