Prevost BP O-Ring Seal Kit for Tapping Flange

Description

Prevost BP O-Ring Seal Kit for Tapping Flange

Restore the Airtight Integrity of Your PPS Branch Connections

The Prevost BP O-Ring Seal Kit is the dedicated maintenance solution for PPS (Prevost Piping System) Tapping Flanges (Branch Clamps). In a modular aluminum pipe network, the tapping flange is what allows you to “drop” a new line from a main header. This seal kit contains the precision-engineered O-rings required to maintain a 100% leak-free interface between the pipe wall and the branching saddle.

Whether you are relocating a drop using the PPS DRIL tool or performing a routine system audit, replacing the seals ensures your system maintains its 10-year leak-free guarantee and peak energy efficiency.

Key Features

• Direct Tapping Flange Compatibility: Specifically sized to fit the internal seating grooves of the Prevost PPS branching “saddles.” These seals provide the critical compression needed at the point where the pipe has been drilled.
• High-Compression NBR Compound: Manufactured from premium Nitrile (NBR) rubber, designed to withstand constant contact with synthetic compressor oils, moisture, and the internal pressures of a 232 PSI system.
• Resilience to Thermal Cycling: Engineered to maintain its “memory” and elasticity even as the aluminum piping expands and contracts due to seasonal temperature changes or high-volume air flow.
• Seamless Surface Sealing: The O-ring’s profile is designed to conform perfectly to the outer radius of the PPS aluminum pipe, creating a wide sealing surface that compensates for minor surface imperfections.
• Essential for “Hot Tapping”: When using the PPS DRIL under-pressure tool, a fresh BP O-ring is vital to ensure that the moment the pipe wall is breached, the connection is instantly and perfectly sealed.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
System Compatibility	Prevost PPS (100% Aluminum)
Component Compatibility	PPS Tapping Flanges / Branching Clamps
Material	Industrial-Grade NBR (Nitrile)
Max Pressure	232 PSI (16 bar)
Temperature Range	-4°F to +176°F (-20°C to +80°C)
Vacuum Rating	-29 inHg (98% Vacuum)

Why Replace Tapping Flange Seals?

In a compressed air system, the branching points are under constant mechanical stress from the weight of vertical drops and the vibration of connected machinery. Over years of service, an O-ring can lose its suppleness (compression set).

Replacing the seals with a genuine Prevost BP Kit is a low-cost insurance policy against “silent” leaks. A single 1mm leak in a 100 PSI system can cost hundreds of dollars in wasted electricity per year; these seals ensure your energy-saving PPS system continues to pay for itself.

Ideal Applications

• System Expansion: Installing new drops on an existing PPS header.
• System Reconfiguration: Moving a tapping flange from one location to another to accommodate new shop layouts.
• Preventative Maintenance: Replacing aged seals in high-vibration or high-heat areas of the plant.
• Leak Repair: Quickly restoring integrity to a branch connection that has been bumped or improperly installed.