Burnout protection

Oxygen regulator bodies are machined from solid brass bar stock that provides a thick wall that helps contain a burnout. With the size of internal body cavities kept to a minimum, the amount of gas that can accumulate is limited. The solid design also contributes to the durability of the regulator.

The design features a long, narrow passage that sharply diminishes the intensity of any fire that might enter from the inlet connection, reducing the possibility that the regulator will explode.

Massive baffle plates protect the diaphragm and keep it away from the main gas stream. The neoprene diaphragm is not directly exposed to hot gas or fire that could destroy it.

Small bleeder holes in the baffle plate allow the diaphragm to function and respond to demand for greater or lesser amounts of gas supply. This baffle system prevents the fire from reaching the chamber, where the potential for an explosion is the greatest.