About Detonation Arrestors
The premium solution for stopping high-speed flame propagations.
Detonation arrestors are the best solutions for preventing the propagation of flames back through lines and piping configurations when your arrestor needs to be installed further than 10 feet from the source of ignition.
Our stock detonation arrestors are designed for Class C and Class D vapours. We also offer custom fabrication of hydrogen detonation arrestors for Class B vapours.
Ask us about what you need for your system.
Why Choose Us
Patented Design
Our detonation arrestor design at Tornado Combustion uses our patented flame cell design with a stacked plate grid and alumina ceramic bead pack to prevent flame propagation across the arrestor element.
Easy Maintenance & Cleaning
We designed the flame cell to be removeable, which also means that our detonation arrestors are easy to clean and maintain, improving both the efficacy and longevity of your equipment. A standard maintenance routine will help ensure you won’t need expensive replacement parts often, which allows for thousands of dollars in costs savings.
Available on Short Notice
Our detonation arrestors come with inline connection sizes that range from 2 to 12 inches and offset sizes that range from 2 to 24 inches. They can be installed vertically, horizontally, or at any angle in the line. We keep 2-, 3-, and 4-inch detonation arrestors in stock at both our Calgary, AB and Alleyton, TX facilities, so they can be made available to you on short notice, as well as 6- and 8-inch ILSF-B detonation arrestors in stock in Texas.
Approved by the United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is widely recognized as the primary regulatory body that approves detonation arrestor testing. Our detonation arrestors have been tested, approved and certified by the USCG to provide up to two hours of endurance burn protection and flashback protection for the ultimate in safety.
DO You Need A Detonation Arrestor?
You should have a detonation arrestor installed for any system where there’s a risk of high-speed flame propagation. Unlike flame arrestors, detonation arrestors can stop high speed, sonic detonation-type flame fronts.
If you have an arrestor, but it is showing any signs of damage or wear such as corrosion, pitting, blockages, warping and heat damage, or unusual vibrations or noise, you need a new one immediately. Similarly, if your detonation arrestor is having trouble passing maintenance evaluations or you have a suspected flashback or detonation event, please contact us for a replacement.