RLS™ Reverse Buckling Rupture Disk

Medium to High Pressure Scored Reverse Buckling Rupture Disk

RLS™ Reverse Buckling Rupture Disk

Performance Features

  • Designed for gas, liquid and multi-phase service
  • Suitable for operating pressure to 90% of the marked burst pressure (95% of the minimum)
  • Designed for non-fragmentation, recommended for Relief Valve isolation
  • Damage safety ratio ≤ 1.5
  • Suitable for cycling service
  • Vacuum resistant
  • Optional fluoropolymer liner/coating
  • Available with ASME “UD” (select 0%, -5%, -10% Manufacturing Design Range)
  • Pressure Equipment Directive “CE” marking and/or other International Certifications
  • BS&B proprietary technology

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  • Sizes & Pressures
  • Burst Tolerance
  • Safety Heads & Sensors
  • Accessories
  • Documentation

Sizes & Pressures

RLS™ Disk Specifications Minimum/Maximum Pressure with Rating at 72° (22°C)

Disk Size Nickel Alloy 200 Monel® Alloy 400 Inconel® Alloy 600 Hastelloy® Alloy C-276 and 316SS Tantalum
in mm psig barg psig barg psig barg psig barg psig barg
min max min max min max min max min max min max min max min max min max min max
1 25 125 2000 8.62 137.90 150 2000 10.34 137.90 150 2000 10.34 137.90 175 2000 12.07 137.90 125 2000 8.62 137.90
1.5 40 85 1800 5.86 124.10 105 1800 7.24 124.10 105 1800 7.24 124.10 145 1800 10.00 124.10 85 1800 5.86 124.10
2 50 70 1800 4.83 124.10 85 1800 5.86 124.10 85 1800 5.86 124.10 115 1800 7.93 124.10 70 1800 4.83 124.10
3 80 55 1600 3.79 110.32 65 1600 4.48 110.32 65 1600 4.48 110.32 75 1600 5.17 110.32 55 1600 3.79 110.32
4 100 45 1050 3.10 72.39 55 1050 3.79 72.39 55 1050 3.79 72.39 65 1050 4.48 72.39 45 1050 3.10 72.39
6 150 35 650 2.41 44.82 40 650 2.76 44.82 40 650 2.76 44.82 45 650 3.10 44.82 35 650 2.41 44.82
8 200 35 400 2.41 27.58 40 400 2.76 27.58 40 400 2.76 27.58 45 400 3.10 27.58 - - - -
10 250 35 250 2.41 17.24 40 250 2.76 27.58 40 250 2.76 17.24 45 250 3.10 27.58 - - - -
12 300 35 150 2.41 10.34 40 150 2.76 10.34 40 150 2.76 10.34 45  150 3.10 10.34 - - - -
14 350 35 130 2.41 8.96 40 130 2.76 8.96 40 130 2.76 8.96 45 130 3.10 8.96 - - - -
16 400 25 110 1.72 7.58 30 110 2.07 7.58 30 110 2.07 7.58 35 90 2.41 7.58 - - - -
18 450 25 90 1.72 6.21 30 90 2.07 6.21 30 90 2.07 6.21 35 90 2.41 6.21 - - - -
20 500 20 75 1.38 5.17 20 75 1.38 5.17 20 75 1.38 5.17 20 75 1.38 5.17 - - - -

The hinge attached to the disk is 316ss. Fluoropolymer liners available at all burst pressures. For burst pressures below RLS minimums use JRS, FRS, SKR, Sigma or S-90 type disks. Note: Hastelloy® is a trademark of Haynes International Inc. Monel® and Inconel® are registered trademarks of Special Metals Corporation and Its subsidiaries.

Burst Tolerance

Marked Burst Pressure Burst Tolerance
≤ 40 psig (2.76 barg) ± 2 psig (0.138 barg)
> 40 psig (2.76 barg) ± 5%

Accessories

BS&B supplies many of the Accessories required to safely and conveniently install our overpressure relief devices and complementary products. Through our professional team and global network of sales engineers and procurement personnel, we are able to provide the highest quality accessory products to meet your installation requirements.

Saf-T-Change Quick Disk Replacement (QDR)

After activation, the replacement disk is quickly slid into place. Saving hours of lost production due to blown rupture disks.

Tell-Tale Assemblies & Excess Flow Valves/Gauges

A gauge tap in the outlet flange of the safety head may be considered when the safety head is installed in a vertical position.

Spare Safety Heads & Cap Screws

Jackscrews

When activated, the jackscrews effectively separate the flanges, providing adequate clearance to remove or insert a safety head and external gaskets.

Lifting Lug Eye Bolts

Eye bolts are recommended when weight and/or accessibility is a factor in lifting safety heads.

Baffle Plate

When a safety head is free-vented to atmosphere, a baffle plate may be considered to disperse overpressure and absorb recoil.

Product Literature

Sta-Saf System Brochure
Burst Alert Sensors Brochure

Installations

Sta-Saf™ System Installation Instructions
Burst Alert Leak Dectector Installation Instruction
Burst Alert Sensor Installation Instruction

Overview

The RLS™ is a Precision Circular-Scored Reverse Buckling Rupture Disk (Bursting Disc). When over-pressurized, this domed, solid metal, reverse buckling disk reverses and opens along a pre-weakened circular score line on the down-stream side of the disk. A patented hinge welded to the disk facilitates relief opening along the score line and retains the disk’s central petal preventing fragmentation even at high burst pressures.

RLS™ Rupture Disk (Bursting Disc) Material Options

The RLS™ Rupture Disk (Bursting Disc) is available in a range of corrosion resistant materials. Standard disk materials are Nickel alloy 200, Stainless Steel grade 316, Monel® (Nickel alloy 400), Inconel® (Nickel alloy 600), Hastelloy® C-276, & Tantalum. Fluoropolymer film liners are offered with the type RLS™ rupture disk (bursting disc) at all burst pressures. All standard disks are available with 0%, 5%, and 10% manufacturing ranges.

 

Burst Alert™ Sensors & SmartDisk™ System

Burst Alert Sensors are installed downstream of the rupture disk (bursting disc) device and provide a convenient means of generating an electrical signal when appropriately integrated into plant control systems, or connected to the BS&B Safety Systems Burst Disk Monitor. The Burst Alert Sensor is a “membrane switch” that changes from closed circuit to open circuit when the upstream rupture disk (bursting disc) (or relief valve) opens.

Installation in SRI-7RS™, SRB-7RS™, SRB-7FS™, S90-7R™, SPR-7R™, or SR-7R™ Safety Head

The Sta-Saf family of rupture disk (bursting disc) devices is designed for installation between pipe flanges. Compatibility with all international flange standards is available, including: ANSI, DIN, JIS, BS, ISO, AFNOR and UNI. Between the Safety Head and the pipe flanges an application compatible gasket is used for sealing purposes.