Compressor Safety Valves

1092001918 safety valve automatically opens when the internal pressure of the compressor exceeds a preset limit, releasing excess pressure and thereby protecting the compressor from damage due to high pressure. It is a spring-loaded safety valve characterized by adjustability. It is a critical component in any compression system where the risk of pressure buildup exists. It serves as a last line of defense against pressure surges or failures in other parts of the system that could lead to dangerous overpressure conditions.

At its core, 1092001918 safety valve operates on a simple yet effective mechanism. It consists of a spring that is calibrated to a specific pressure setting. As long as the internal pressure of the compressor remains below this setting, the force of the spring keeps the valve closed, ensuring that air is not released prematurely. However, if the pressure inside the compressor rises above the designated level, the force exerted by the air becomes greater than the resistance provided by the spring. This causes the valve to open, allowing pressurized air to escape until the internal pressure drops back down to a safe level, at which point the spring can again close the valve.