In the petroleum and fueling industry, accidents like vehicle drive-offs or equipment impacts pose severe risks—costly spills, equipment damage, and regulatory fines. Breakaway valves act as the last line of defense, designed to safeguard systems without human intervention, making them indispensable for procurement professionals in machinery, petroleum equipment, and gas stations.
Drive-off incidents are the most common hazard, occurring every 45 minutes in the U.S. alone, with an average loss of $15,000 per event. Traditional safety measures fail to address sudden tension risks, while breakaway valves offer proactive protection by combining passive activation and fail-safe sealing.
- Controlled Separation: Calibrated to separate at 400–5,000N (depending on application), avoiding damage to hoses and dispensers.
- Instant Double Sealing: Dual-poppet design seals both ends within 0.1 seconds, eliminating spills even for high-pressure fuels like hydrogen.
- Broad Compatibility: Works with gasoline, diesel, CNG, hydrogen, and extreme temperatures (-40°C to high heat).
- Regulatory Compliance: Meets UL, ATEX, and federal standards, avoiding fines over $100,000 for non-compliance.
- Cost Efficiency: $200–$1,500 per unit saves tens of thousands in spill cleanup and downtime costs.
- Easy Integration: Compatible with existing infrastructure, requiring minimal installation modifications.
- Fuel and pressure/temperature compatibility
- Essential certifications (UL, ATEX, ISO)
- Simple installation and reliable supplier support (e.g., OPW, Stäubli)
Breakaway valves deliver safety, compliance, and cost savings—critical for resilient fueling operations. For procurement, they’re not just components but strategic investments in risk mitigation and operational excellence.
