Emergency Release Couplers (ERC)
SVT’s emergency release couplers are an integral part of most marine loading arms. With the loading arm’s self-monitoring function, the coupler can detect a potentially hazardous situation caused by a drifting ship in time to initiate an emergency release.
- Nominal bores from 4" to 20"
- Operating temperature from –196°C to +250°C
- Lining and/or heating available
- Suitable for high-pressure applications
- Full flow-through thanks to ball valves; at the same time, maximum protection from pressure surges
- Minimal release volume
- Single-cylinder design with a mechanical interlock guarantees that ball valves are completely closed before disconnecting
the fastener - Highest possible safety through minimum probability of failure
- Special test fasteners to test without a test flange
- Certified in accordance with relevant international rules
and standards - SIL classification possible
- Lighter construction for gas lines and railcar/tank truck
loading arms
Product Brochure – SVT Emergency Release Couplers [411 Kb]