Linde flashback arrestors.

Linde flashback arrestors are precision-manufactured, assembled and individually tested to the
highest manufacturing standards. The superior quality of Linde flashback arrestors makes them
essential to the Linde range.

A.
B.

Linde flashback arrestors feature:

A. Inlet filter a large stainless steel surface made from wire mesh to prevent foreign matter
entering the unit.
B. Signal lever (resettable), drop-down shroud (on Premier flashback arrestor).
C. Non-return valve (NV) a spring-loaded valve preventing the backfeed of gas upstream
of the flashback arrestor.
D. Flame Arrestor (FA) a large sintered stainless steel element for repeatedly arresting flames.
E. Temperature-activated cut-off valve (TV) a valve that cuts off gas supply in the event of
sustained, multiple flashbacks or a flame being held in the device. Once activated, this cannot
be reset and the unit must be replaced.

F.
C.
D.
E.

Linde Premier FBAs also feature:

F. A pressure-sensitive cut-off device (PV) a valve that isolates the gas supply if a backfeed of
gas is detected. When this valve is activated, the signal lever B is raised or the shroud drops to
alert the user to a potentially dangerous situation. Once the cause of the backfeed has been
corrected, the flashback arrestor can be reset and the user can continue in safety.

A.

F.
B.
C.
D.
E.

A.

C.
D.

Resettable flashback arrestors:

These feature a pressure-sensitive cut-off
device and a highly visible indicator lever. They
are ideal for tough industrial environments.

Premier flashback arrestors:

Sleek brass design with a drop-down
shroud indicating the activation of the
pressure-sensitive cut-off valve.

Standard flashback arrestors:

A compact safety device offering the standard
level of protection, non-return valve, inlet
filter, thermal cut-off device and flamearresting sintered element.

Torch-mount flashback arrestors:

A compact safety device for torches, with
flame arrestor of stainless steel construction,
non-return valve and filter.

E.

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Flashback Arrestors
Part no.
725201

Linde description
Standard flashback arrestor

Gas
Fuel

Connection
G 3/8" LH

Max. working pressure

725205
725200

Standard flashback arrestor

Torch-mount flashback arrestor

Oxygen
Fuel

725206
725202

Torch-mount flashback arrestor

Premier flashback arrestor

Oxygen
Fuel

G 3/8" RH
G 3/8" LH,
G 1/4" LH
G 3/8" RH
G 3/8" LH

725207
725203

Premier flashback arrestor

Resettable flashback arrestor

Oxygen
Fuel

G 3/8" RH
G 3/8" LH

725208

Resettable flashback arrestor

Oxygen

G 3/8" RH

Air/Oxygen 30 bar
Acetylene 1.5 bar, Natural gas 5.0 bar,
Propane 5.0 bar, Hydrogen 4.0 bar
Air/Oxygen 20 bar
Acetylene 1.5 bar, Natural gas,
Propane 5.0 bar, Hydrogen 3.0 bar
Air/Oxygen 20 bar
Acetylene 1.5 bar, Natural gas 5.0 bar,
Propane 4.0 bar, Hydrogen 5.0 bar
Air/Oxygen 10 bar

Acetylene 1.5 bar, Natural gas 5.0 bar,

Propane 5.0 bar, Hydrogen 3.0 bar

Weight (g)
195
195
107
107
321
321
600
600

A flashback is a flame travelling at supersonic speed in the opposite direction to normal gas flow in
oxy-fuel gas equipment. The backfeeding of gases that promotes flashbacks is generally caused by
one of the following:
Excessive pressure. If the flow rate exceeds the nozzle capacity, the gas at the higher
pressure then flows into the lower-pressure gas line. This will occur if incorrect pressures
are used or if nozzles, cutting attachments and welding torches are incompatible
Lighting up incorrectly with both torch control valves open but one cylinder closed. In spite of
better equipment, flashbacks remain a problem in oxy-fuel gas systems. There are many reasons
for this, including the growing use of welding and cutting equipment by unskilled or semi-skilled
persons who sometimes short-cut safety procedures in order to save time
A drop in pressure of either gas due to leaks in the regulator, hose or connections.
This results in backfeeding into the low-pressure line
The reverse flow of gases during temporary storage or shutdown, incorrect
closedown procedures or malfunctioning valves or regulators

p=0.3

0.1 12 0.2 0.3

60 7.2

p=0.6

6.0
40 4.8
p=0.3

3.6

p=0.6

20 2.4
p=0.3

1.2

0.6 1.0 1.5 2

3 4

6 8 10

12

0
0.05

Inlet pressure Pv [bar] Opening pressure: 30 mbar

p=0.3

p=0.3

20

p=0.6
p=0.3

10
0.1

0.2 0.3

0.6 1.0 1.5 2

3 4

7.2

72

6.0

60

4.8

48

3.6

6 8 10

Inlet pressure Pv [bar] Opening pressure: 30 mbar

36

p=0.6

24

p=0.3

1.2
0.1

Standard volume flow [Nm3/h]

(1013 mbar/14.7 psi, 0C/32F

84

2.4

p=Pv

p=0.6

96

8.4

0.2 0.3

0.6 1.0 1.5 2

12

0
0
0.05
6
10 0.1 20 0.2 0.3

Inlet pressure Pv [bar] Opening pressure: 30 mbar

p=Pv

0
0.05

p=0.6

Gas
Conversion factor
Acetylene
1.04
Flow diagram for air (20C/68F)
Methane
1.33
70
Propane
0.80
60
1013 mbar, OC
Oxygen
0.95
50
Hydrogen
3.75
40
Natural gas
1.25
30

10

108

10.8
1013mbar,
OC
9.6

10

108

p=Pv

p=Pv

1013mbar, OC

96
84
72

p=0.6

60
48

p=0.3

36

p=0.6

24

p=0.3

12

0.6 1.0 1.5 2

10

20

p=Pv

6
p=0.6

5
4

1
0.1

Flow diagram for air (20C/68F)

0.2 0.3

80
60

p=0.6

40
p=0.3
p=0.6

20
p=0.3

0
0.6 1.0 1.5 2

3 4

0
0
0.05
6
10 0.1 20 0.2 0.3

p=0.6

p=0.3

0.6 1.0 1.5 2

Inlet pressure Pv [bar] Opening pressure: 3

6 8 10

Inlet pressure Pv [bar] Opening pressure: 30 mbar

12

10

10.8
9.6

8
6

1013 mbar, OC

40

6.0
30

4.8

3.6

p=0.3

2.4

1.2
0
0.05

60
50

p=0.6

0.1

0.2 0.3

0
0.6 0.05
1.0 1.50.12

p=Pv

p=Pv

p=Pv

8.4
7.2

120

70

12

p=Pv

p=Pv

0.2 0.3

0.6 1.0 1.5 2

1013

Flow diagram for air (20C/68F) Flow diagram for air (20C/68F)
100

0.1

p=Pv

Premier flashback arrestor

10

0.05

Inlet pressure Pv [bar] Opening pressure: 30 mbar

Resettable flashback arrestor

p=0.3

Inlet pressure Pv [bar] Opening pressure: 30 mbar

9
1013mbar,
OC
8

0
0.05

Flow diagram for air (20C/68F)

130 p=Pv
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30 p=0.6
20 p=0.3
10

10

p=Pv

108
1013mbar, OC

96
84
72

p=0.6

60
48

p=0.3

20

p=0.6
p=0.3

10
0

30.24 0.3
6 8 10
0.6 1.0 1.5 2

36

p=0.6

24

p=0.3

12
4

10

Inlet pressure Pv [bar] Opening pressure:

30 mbarPv [bar] Opening pressure: 30 mbar
Inlet pressure

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Linde Gas Division, Linde Gas Headquarters, Seitnerstrasse 70, 82049 Pullach, Germany
Phone +49.89.7446-0, Fax +49.89.7446-1230, www.linde.com

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p=0.6

20

8.4

p=Pv

120

Standard volume flow [Nm3/h]

(1013 mbar/14.7 psi, 0C/32F

40

80 9.6

Flow diagram for air (20C/68F)

p=Pv

Standard volume flow [Nm3/h]

(1013 mbar/14.7 psi, 0C/32F

60

10.8

p=Pv

Standard volume flow [Nm3/h]

(1013 mbar/14.7 psi, 0C/32F

80

Flow diagram for air (20C/68F)

120

12

p=Pv

Standard volume flow [Nm3/h]

(1013 mbar/14.7 psi, 0C/32F

p=Pv

Standard volume flow [Nm3/h]

(1013 mbar/14.7 psi, 0C/32F

Flow diagram for air (20C/68F)

100 12

100

Torch-mount flashback arrestors

Standard volume flow [Nm3/h]

(1013 mbar/14.7 psi, 0C/32F

Flow diagram for air (20C/68F)

Standard flashback arrestors

Standard volume flow [Nm3/h]

(1013 mbar/14.7 psi, 0C/32F

Flashback arrestor flow charts

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