Forward acting rupture discs for industrial pressure relief

Traditional forward acting rupture discs providing reliable pressure relief across standard industrial applications.

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A time-tested product, the standard solution for pressure spike management

There is a whole range of applications where there are no requirements for complex performance, but absolute reliability is required: and this is where Forward Acting, tension rupture discs shine as the ideal solution. Easily qualified as the basic Burst disks, forward acting rupture discs were developed over the years to satisfy all kinds of needs, while mantaining a reasonable, acceptable price.

DonadonSDD manufactures a vast range of forward acting rupture disks, capable of reacting to pressure spikes in thousandths of a second, and to maintain performance levels even under extreme pressure, or in a situation of cyclic, pulsing pressure variations. Where needed, composite models for low pressure, and even vacuum-resistant versions, are available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size discs are available?

Depending on disc’s type, DonadonSDD can supply discs from 1/8” (3mm) up to 40” (1000mm) in diameter.

What information is needed in order to be able to specify the correct disc?

You can download here the RUPTURE DISC FORM that will guide You to collect all the data required, which can be also summarized as below specified:

  • required burst pressure & burst temperature
  • nominal size, flange rating & face finishing
  • disc and holder material
  • vacuum resistance (if requested)
  • Pressure Safety Valve protection (if requested)

There are several other factors as well, so DonadonSDD specialists are always at disposal to specify the correct disc for any application. Each and every rupture disc we design and deliver to our customers is scrupulously custom-built, so as to match the industrial plant’s specific and unique needs.

What different types of discs are available?

Main Families: Forward / Reverse / Sanitary
The categories of rupture & bursting disks which we manufacture for our customers, are:

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