Dry Disconnect Products

OPW Engineered Systems EPSILON™ coupling and containment systems provides chemical processors with dry disconnect couplings that allow the safe connection and disconnection of flexible hoses. EPSILON™ dry disconnect product's modular design dramatically reduces worker exposure to chemicals and the release of chemicals into the environment.
Chemical transfer applications include: tank car, rail car, bulk storage, process vessel, reactor and filtration units.
Because it is engineered as a single unit, the fluid containment system reduces the need for multiple valving and coupling components as well as the need for bulky, expensive hood and trough systems to contain and manage the spillage associated with traditional fluid connections. The EPSILON™ system is designed to provide space savings and greater design flexibility when engineering or re-engineering equipment and facilities.
Best of all, the positives shut-off valves of both coupling halves not only prevent the on-going release of chemicals found in most batch processing applications, but they also eliminate line contamination from the environment during the connection and disconnection process. OPW Engineered Systems EPSILON™ dry disconnect couplings protect process chemicals from the environment and protect the environment from the chemicals.


Kamvalok®
OPW Kamvalok® dry disconnect couplings are considered the standard of the industry. Used at liquid transfer points where product loss could occur, OPW Kamvaloks provide a reliable solution to prevent spillage during connection or disconnection.
OPW Kamvalok® dry disconnect couplings are used by manufacturers of paint, lacquers, inks, adhesives, fatty acids, pharmaceuticals, liquid soaps, and many other liquid products. They are particularly well suited for handling petroleum products, solvents, ag-chemicals, vegetable oils, detergents and many acids and caustics.

Drylok™
Drylok™ is designed to safely transfer hazardous corrosive, volatile liquids such as acids, solvents and petrochemicals. An interlocking handle averts accidental spills by preventing uncoupling while the valve is open. And, the unit's flat face minimized fluid loss, further reducing exposure to risk during operation. Drylok™ is ideal for all kinds of hazardous fluids where product loss is a problem, such as high-pressure lines, high flow rates, slurries, and gases.
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Epsilon Applications

  • Bulk storage
  • In-plant processing
  • Reactor units
  • Filtration units
  • Tank car
  • Rail car

Features
  • Spring-energized and spring-loaded TFM or PFA U-Cup sealing
  • Male and female lug and flange connection interfaces
  • Independent and multi-level safety interlocks
  • Polyethylene dust cap
  • Stainless steel pressure cap
  • Agency approvals - TUV, AAR, CRN and UL
  • Available in .75", 1", 1.5", 2" and 3"
  • Available in stainless steel and Hastelloy®
  • FDA compliant seal materials

Benefits
  • Dry disconnect reliability - low spill face reduces amount of loss upon disconnect
  • Reduces hassle and cost - the fluid containment system reduces the need for multiple valving and coupling components.
  • Provides space savings and greater design flexibility - reduces the need for bulky, expensive hood and trough systems to contain and manage the spillage associated with traditional fluid connections.
  • Protects process chemicals from the environment - positive shut-off valves of both coupling halves eliminate line contamination during the connection and disconnection process.
  • Prevents cross-contamination of fluids - keyed couplings mechanically lock out and isolate transfer lines.

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