Parker Instrumentation has launched Pro-Bloc, a range of one-piece double-block-and-bleed manifolds designed to reduce the size and weight of process monitoring instrumentation installations. Machined from a single steel forging, Parker’s new manifold design eliminates numerous joints – and potential leak paths – compared with arrangements constructed using discrete components. Incorporating flange interfacing, the new products connect easily to process piping. Applications include instruments for offshore oil and gas platforms, petrochemical and chemical plants, and the provision of chemical injection and sampling points in process lines.
As standard, the manifold is fabricated from stainless steel, carbon steel, or duplex, and meets ANSI class 2500 pressure ratings. In addition to double-block-and-bleed arrangements for standard process monitoring applications, Parker offers Pro-Bloc with probes, suitable for process sampling or injection. Further options include fabrication from exotic materials including Super Duplex, Monel, 6Mo, Hastelloy and Incoloy 625, for applications in harsh operating environments, and/or involving corrosive media.
