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In case of an explosion not only the plants could be destroyed, also people and their environment are in danger. The resulting flames and shock waves should lead people to high caution, because the possible damage is not only of monetary nature.

RICO Sicherheitstechnik AG has the mission to prevent such desasters and therefore designed the REDEX® Slide. In comparison to our other explosion isolation valve RICO slide valve (RSV), the REDEX® Slide is made for lower pressure areas. Regarding the function both isolation valves are installed in pipes, where the product floats and where pressure drops and obstacles are not allowed. Furthermore there is a difference between the isolation valves in the housings. The housing of REDEX® Slide is made of aluminium and the RSV is produced completely of stainless steel.

Functional principle

The application is equipped with sensors for pressure and flames. Those sensors register an explosion and send a signal to the isolation valve. Depending on the size of the isolation valve the signal activates one or more gas generators, which close the isolation valve.

In the closed position the propagation of the flames and the shock waves are effectively denied. Fast closing times allow additionally short installation distances. The isolation valve can usually be open and closed pneumatically.

Field of application

The explosion isolation valve REDEX® Slide is installed within plants, where explosive and organic dust occur:

Pharmaceutical industry
Food- and petfood-industry
Chemical- / petrochemical industry
Silos, mills, dryers, separators
Air filtering systems
etc.

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Constantly enhancing your safety – this has been the objective of RICO Sicherheitstechnik AG since 1988. The components we have developed provide effective protection against the propagation of explosions in industrial systems and our butterfly valves will close off ventilation channels, providing a 100 % gastight gasket. By applying the highest standards in terms of quality and functionality of our technology, we develop products you can trust.

Swiss quality in worldwide use

As a global company with Swiss roots, we support well-known businesses in a variety of industrial sectors worldwide, providing expertise, service and top-class products. In the explosion protection market we have a worldwide network of system providers at our disposal who specialise in optimum operational protection concepts. With support from agents and commercial partners we market our gastight butterfly valves in various countries throughout the world.

Experience engenders trust

Our many years of experience mean that we are familiar with the needs of our customers in a wide variety of industries and can respond flexibly to their wishes. We help companies to choose the right components and develop tailor-made special versions.

Company culture driven by innovation

The culture within our company creates an atmosphere of innovations and enhances the amount of new ideas. We daily proof new development possibilities for our products and therefore, we are always looking for improvements. That is the reason why our unique explosion isolation slide valve RSV got even better. In addition, this year you will get the opportunity to meet the next generation of our 100% gas tight butterfly valve RAPIDO.