Fike Corporation

Rom Acquisition Corporation

Brian A May

Andrew Tworek

Dan A Malott

A passive explosion isolation valve () is provided that comprises vertically-oriented gate members () configured to close automatically in response to an energetic event occurring downstream of the valve. The valve () may be optionally equipped with a valve seat cleaning assembly () configured to removed accumulated particulate material away from the area of the valve seat () and/or one or more latch assemblies () configured to secure the gate members () in the closed position following closure of the valve () in response to an energetic event.

Passive explosion isolation valve with vertically oriented flaps

A bulkhead assembly is provided for dividing a storage compartment into two or more sub-compartments. The bulkhead includes a peripheral seal member mounted at an edge of the bulkhead assembly for engagement with interior surfaces defining at least a portion of the storage compartment. Seals are constructed and configured so as to be reversible to provide a second sealing surface to replace the first sealing surface when it becomes worn or ineffective. The seals may be mounted to the panel assembly via mechanical fasteners permitting easy reversal of the seal members.

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Greenwood, MO, United States of America

Brian A May