Valves for Powders / Silo Over-Pressurisation

Silo over pressurisation has resulted in a number of potentially serious incidents. For example filter housings weighing hundreds of kilos and powder products have been ejected from the tops of silos. At least one serious injury has occurred because of this problem. As well as the more obvious dangers there is a potentially huge risk to the environment if an explosion should occur. Guidelines have been issued by the Health and Safety Executive to help companies affected by this hazard. Potentially all companies with storage silos need to be aware of the problem and take steps to ensure the safe filling of them.

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