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Air Vent Head

Air vent head for ballast and fuel tanks with float mechanism preventing seawater ingress.

Description

The Air Vent Head ventilates ballast and fuel tanks. It allows free passage of air, prevents excessive overpressure or vacuum, and controls overflow discharge when a tank is overfilled. An integrated float mechanism prevents seawater from entering the tank in heavy weather.

Key features

  • Free passage of air with overpressure and vacuum protection
  • Overflow discharge control
  • Integrated float mechanism against seawater ingress
  • Some sizes certified for flame transmission for fuel tank installation

Applications

Oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels, drilling rigs and passenger ships.

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