A rupture disc is a passive safety device designed to protect pressure equipment from overpressure. These discs are engineered to burst at a precisely defined point — when critical pressure is reached — allowing the immediate release of media from the system. This fast and reliable response prevents equipment damage, hazardous substance leaks, or even explosions.
Rupture discs are primarily used in applications where the installation of safety valves is not possible or appropriate, such as in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or food industries.
