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SANITRX
LPX
R U PT U RE DISC
The SANITRX LPX Rupture Disc is a semicircular

scored reverse acting rupture disc designed specifically
for applications in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage and biotech

industries that require pressures below SANITRX HPX. This rupture
disc is available to fit between industry standard sanitary ferrules, NA
CONNECT flanges or SANITRX fittings. SANITRX LPX Rupture Discs
are shipped in sanitary, environmentally friendly, non-toxic packaging.
APPLICATIONS
DESIGNED FOR
LOW PRESSURE
SANITARY
APPLICATIONS
Filters
Autoclaves
Bioreactors
Process Vessels
Heat Exchangers
Storage & Transport Vessels
Fermenters
Clean Steam Piping
WFI Vessels & Piping
CIP & SIP Skids and Piping
Lyophilizers (Freeze Drying)
Mixing, Drying, Granulating Equipment
FEATURES
Cycle durability designed for a minimum of 1,000 cycles from full vacuum
to the maximum recommended operating pressure
90% maximum recommended operating ratio
(see BURST PRESSURE RATINGS TYPES for details on next page)
Non-fragmenting design
Precision scoring on the vent side of the rupture disc dome assures
optimum cleanability and improves rupture disc performance
All rupture discs include sanitary, environmentally friendly, non-toxic
packaging
Permanently attached three-dimensional flow direction tag provides
immediate visual verification of proper rupture disc orientation within
the system
Rupture disc can be operated to full vacuum
Designed and tested for gas/vapor service only
TEFLON fluoropolymer coating is available for corrosion protection on
the process and/or vent side of the rupture disc
Electropolished surface finishes are available as an option
ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1 compliant. National Board Certified
KR flow resistance values: KRG (gas) = 1.13
BENEFITS

In compliance with ASME BPE and USP class VI essential criteria as follows:
SF1 surface finish (20 Ra microinch (0,5 Ra micrometers)or better)
Solid metal construction provides cleanability for CIP/SIP applications
Fully traceable materials including USP Class VI certified gaskets
All components are free of polishing compounds, release agents and
animal derivatives
Lower maintenance costs
Increased productivity
PERFO RMANC E
U ND ER
PRESS U RE
S A N I T R X L P X R U P T U R E D I S C D ATA S H E E T
UD
ASME Code Symbol Stamp

Available When Specified
BURST PRESSURES //
GASKET MATERIALS & TEMPERATURES //

1
The following gasket materials are readily available
The following table shows burst pressures

available at 72F (22C)
316 SS / 316L SS
SIZE
Pressure Equipment Directive
Available When Specified
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
psig / barg
psig / barg
1"
5.8
10
40 mm
0,40
0,689
2"
5.8
10
50 mm
0,40
0,689
3"
5.8
10
80 mm
0,40
0,689
GASKET MATERIALS
Peroxide Cured Silicone

Platinum Cured Silicone
White VITON
Black VITON
White EPDM
Black EPDM
TEFLON PTFE2
Steel Reinforced TEFLON PTFE2, 3
Minimum and Maximum pressures are based upon

the corresponding minimum and maximum of the
manufacturing range at 72F (22C).
1
2
3
USP CLASS VI
COMPLIANT
PAG E 2
FDA COMPLIANT
A
S
//
SERVICE
TEMPERATURES
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
-80
-80
-20
-20
-55
-55
-40
-20
-62
-62
-29
-29
-48
-48
-40
-29
450
350
400
400
275
300
450
450
232
177
204
204
135
149
232
232
Other materials available upon request

TEFLON PTFE and Steel Reinforced TEFLON PTFE are recommended for use with the MBC Multi-Bolt Clamp
Not available in (NA) seat types
BURST PRESSURE RATING TYPES //

RATED RUPTURE DISC RATING TYPE
RATED BURST
PRESSURE
MANUFACTURING
RANGE
BURST TOLERANCE
AROUND RATED (MARKED)
BURST PRESSURE
MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED
OPERATING PRESSURE
above 8 psig
above 0,552 barg
Zero
-2 psig / +2 psig
-0,138 barg / +0,138 barg
90% of [Rated (Marked) Burst Pressure - 2 psig]

90% of [Rated (Marked) Burst Pressure - 0,138 barg]
up to and including 8 psig

up to and including 0,552 barg
Zero
25%
90% of [Rated (Marked) Burst Pressure - 25%]
SPECIFIED RUPTURE DISC RATING TYPE

SPECIFIED BURST
PRESSURE
PERFORMANCE
TOLERANCE
EQUIVALENT
MANUFACTURING
RANGE
MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED
OPERATING PRESSURE
above 8 psig
above 0,552 barg
-2 psig / +2 psig
-0,138 barg / +0,138 barg
Zero
90% of MIN of Performance Tolerance
up to and including 8 psig

-25% / +25%
Zero
90% of MIN of Performance Tolerance
MIN/MAX RUPTURE DISC RATING TYPE

MAX BURST
PRESSURE
MIN=
EQUIVALENT
MANUFACTURING
RANGE
MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED
OPERATING PRESSURE
above 10 psig
above 0,689 barg
MAX - 4 psig
MAX - 0,276 barg
Zero
90% of MIN Burst Pressure
up to and including10 psig

MAX / 1.25 X 0.75
Zero
90% of MIN Burst Pressure
For more information on our sanitary accessory offerings, please see our HPX PRODUCT FAMILY literature.
For a guide on how to use the Burst Pressure Ratings tables, please see our BURST RATING TYPES datasheet.
NOTES:
1) Product parameters are based on United States customary units. Values in metric units are provided for reference only.
2) If the rupture disc becomes damaged, it will relieve at or less than 1.5 times the burst pressure.
TEFLON and VITON are registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company used under license // NA CONNECT is a registered trademark of Millipore AB
HEADQUARTERS //
3160 W. Heartland Drive
Liberty, MO 64068 USA
Ph (816) 792 1500 | Fax (816) 792 2277
[email protected]
THE NETHERLANDS
Energieweg 20
2382 NJ Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk
The Netherlands
Ph +(31) 71 5412221 | Fax +(31) 71 5414361
[email protected]
contdisc.com
CHINA
INDIA
Room 1312, Tower B, COFCO Plaza

No. 8 JianGuoMenNei Avenue
Beijing (10005), P.R. China
Ph +(86) 10 522 4885 | Fax +(86) 10 6522 2885
[email protected]
423/P/11, Mahagujarat Industrial Estate, Moraiya,

Sarkhej-Bavla Road, Ahmedabad (GJ)
382213 INDIA
Ph +(91) 2717 619 333 | Fax +(91) 2717 619 345
[email protected]
Continental Disc Corporation reserves the right to alter the information in this publication without notice. // 2014 Continental Disc Corporation
Reproduction without written permission is prohibited.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TCH1284DS // 0314

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SANITRX

The SANITRX LPX Rupture Disc is a semicircular

for applications in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage and biotech

ASME Code Symbol Stamp

GASKET MATERIALS & TEMPERATURES //

The following gasket materials are readily available

The following table shows burst pressures

Peroxide Cured Silicone

Minimum and Maximum pressures are based upon

Other materials available upon request

BURST PRESSURE RATING TYPES //

90% of [Rated (Marked) Burst Pressure - 2 psig]

up to and including 8 psig

90% of [Rated (Marked) Burst Pressure - 25%]

SPECIFIED RUPTURE DISC RATING TYPE

90% of MIN of Performance Tolerance

up to and including 8 psig

90% of MIN of Performance Tolerance

MIN/MAX RUPTURE DISC RATING TYPE

90% of MIN Burst Pressure

up to and including10 psig

MAX / 1.25 X 0.75

90% of MIN Burst Pressure

Room 1312, Tower B, COFCO Plaza

423/P/11, Mahagujarat Industrial Estate, Moraiya,

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