BI-TORQ’s FLP series thermal shut-off valves are the solution of choice for tank and pipeline isolation in modern facilities where a multi-faceted approach towards fire safety is taken. When paired with an API 607 fire safe valve, customers get a thermal shut-off valve assembly that is low maintenance and a true isolation valve – ensuring flow will be contained in the event of a fire.
A thermal shut-off valve used at the tank level will isolate tanks and keep flammable or hazardous media at its source, keeping its contents from getting down stream and escalating a fire or creating another hazard for emergency responders if the media is toxic.
When placed at critical junctures in a piping system, the flow stoppage from an activated assembly will keep pipe contents from getting free in buildings or at other key points in the system due to ruptured pipes, broken fittings or other leak points in the system.
Keeping flammable or toxic media contained automatically also has the benefit of keeping it from being released to the general public via a vapor cloud or getting into the ground water system.
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