October 15, 2001

For Immediate Release:

Spence Announces New RXSO-S Stainless Steel Safety Relief Valve

Spence Engineering Company, Inc., Walden, New York announces the introduction of the new RXSO-S Stainless Steel Safety Relief Valve. The RXSO-S is ideal for cryogenic service and where corrosive, noxious and/or expensive liquids or gases demand a premium seal. It features a Teflon® seat for API 527 spec bubble tight seals at over 90% of set pressure.

The RXSO-S meets ASME Code Section VIII and is TÜV certified. All RXSO-S Safety Valves are O2 cleaned for oxygen service in compliance with CGA specification G-4.1.

The RXSO-S is available in sizes 1/2" to 2" and features all 316 stainless steel components and a 17-7PH spring. It is suitable for pressures to 400 psig and temperatures from cryogenic to 400°F.

For more information on the complete line of safety relief valves from Spence, email sales@spenceengineering.com or call (800) 398-2493 for the name of your nearest Spence Representative.

Spence Engineering Company, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of pressure and temperature control valves, steam traps, condensate pumps, pneumatic control valves and safety and relief valves. Spence Engineering is a division of Circor International, a NYSE company.

For digital color photo, go to spenceengineering.com/prpix and select “RXSOS.sit”