Rod out tools or Flow Boss™ Cleaners allow clogged bleeder, vent and instrument tap valves to be cleaned safely and efficiently while containing process material and preventing worker exposures. These patented tools eliminate the hazards of dangerous fires, spills and vapor releases while performing these tasks. Parts for these Flow Boss™ bleeder cleaners can be replaced in the field, ending the need for factory maintenance. (also called the Flow Boss™ bleeder cleaner, angleworm bleeder cleaner, rod out device, tap cleaner, orifice tap cleaner or bleeder reamer). All models (Patent No. 8,584,296).
Available in three styles:
Angle 90
Angle 60
Straight
Specifications
All three designs are available to fit your female NPT process connections in 1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″ MNPT’s
Rod out tools are the only safe device available to clean clogged instrument taps, drain valves, manifolds and orifice taps. Available in diameters of from 1/8″ up to 5/8″ and in lengths from 7 inches to 72 inches with end connections from 1/4″ NPT to 1″ NPT. Never again use a dangerous contraption that has no pressure gauge or vent valve to rod out valves and taps. The standard rod out device is the type 1 unless otherwise selected below:
Type 1,0-14 pH,700 deg F / 370 C, PSI 600 / 40 BAR (graphite)
Type 2, 0-14 pH, 350 deg F / 175 C, PSI 600 / 40 BAR (TFE)
Type 3, 0-14 pH, 1000 deg F / 535 C, PSI 1000 / 70 BAR (Graphoil)
Note – Available in pressures up to 3000 psi ( 210 BAR )