Fuel Fittings and Caps
Fuel Tank Safety Caps
The Protectoseal combination safety fill cap, flash arrester and pressure / vacuum relief device is designed for installation in fuel tank openings of gasoline or diesel-powered equipment such as industrial trucks, forklifts, tractors and airport ground support equipment.
The flash arrester keeps a flame from entering the tank, thereby preventing explosion of the confined vapors within the tank. Safety fittings provide sufficient pressure relief to prevent tank rupture and sufficient vacuum relief to facilitate gas flow from the tank. Spring-loaded, self-closing cap protects against evaporation losses.
Essential to the Safe Fueling and the Control of Fugitive Emissions to meet EPA Requirements for Gasoline or Diesel Powered Vehicles and /or Equipment.
Characteristics
- Specifically designed to meet the requirements outlined in Section 26 of Standard UL 558 - “Industrial Truck, Internal Combustion Engine - Powered”
- Reduce fire hazards during refueling
- Minimize fuel tank contamination
- Protect against theft or vandalism
- Control fuel tank pressure and vacuum build-up
- Facilitate uniform fuel flow
- Provide spillage and evaporative emission control
- Underwriter’ Laboratories Listed, Patent #8,317,049 B2
Construction
- Available in various sizes for mounting to standard 1 1⁄2” through 4” NPS and NPT male and female fill pipe connections, quarter-turn, easy-on flange connections, as well as a variety of common mechanical threads
- Caps are die cast aluminium or cast brass construction
- Perforated plated steel, replaceable arrester screens are available in straight and/or tapered configurations
- Padlock opening provides lockability to prevent theft or unauthorized access. Use of padlock does not impair the automatic pressure relief capability of the spring loaded cap assembly
- Self-closing tension spring insures against leaving the tank opening exposed to atmosphere
Cap Colour-Code
Protectoseal’s line of fuel safety caps are durable, with lead-free finish and colour-coded to indicate specific industry standard storage application:
- RED - designates gasoline
- GREEN - designates diesel
