Monday, November 11, 2013
PRODUCT FOCUS - High Purity Protocol Station
Mounting a regulator directly onto a high purity gas cylinder
has been normal practice since their introduction. In many
situations, this has proven to be a safety hazard. Each time
the gas in the cylinder is depleted, the regulator needs to be
removed, placed somewhere securely while the cylinder is exchanged
and then resecured to the full cylinder. This practice lends itself
to many potential hazards; from the risk of the regulator being
dropped and damaged, to the outlet tubing being continually flexed
and stressed each time an empty cylinder is exchanged.
In order to create a safer and more user friendly environment,
Tesuco has introduced the Gentec Protocol Station. Suitable for use
with both single and dual stage regulators, this small high
pressure, high purity distribution block is designed to be secured
to a solid surface, such as a wall. It is connected to the cylinder
via one of its ports with a high pressure lead. The regulator
is then connected directly to the Protocol Station via another
port.
The Protocol Station is continually being used for new and
creative applications. The block has four ports, allowing one
for the regulator and one for the inlet connection lead. The
two other ports can be used for many applications:
- A purge valve may be added to allow for the purging of the high
pressure lead after exchanging the empty cylinder.
- A splitter may be added to supply the one gas supply to two
separate instruments.
- With the appropriate valves and fittings, the block can accept
supply from two cylinders in a temporary manifold setup.
- The Protocol Station can be used as a low pressure point of use
distribution block.
The Protocol Station is an inexpensive, versatile piece of
equipment which improves safety, convenience and
organisation. It is available in chrome plated brass or
stainless steel at a very economical price.
Mark Cavanaugh
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