CORPORATE PROFILE

A History Defined by Innovation The BS&B® story began over 120 years ago at the dawn of the modern energy industry in the United States. A.H. Black observed the costly and unsafe storage of oil in open earthen pits and developed the industry’s first fabricated oil storage tanks. These tanks were in such demand that Black partnered with Jim Sivalls and W.G. Bryson. That successful Black, Sivalls & Bryson partnership gave rise to the “BS&B” name. The BS&B commitment to innovative engineering continued over the ensuing decades to make possible the growth of the oil and gas processing industry. The...

Contents Values, Quality and Standards The goal of the BS&B companies is to exceed industry standards in quality, design, safety and performance through innovation. Rupture Disk Devices BS&B provides application choices with the industry leading range of reverse buckling, forward acting, and graphite rupture disk devices. Within each of these three technology groups are further choices to attend to each of the users specific application needs. Additional specialty designs provide protection for sanitary / aseptic systems and transportation equipment. Custom Engineered Products BS&B serves original...

Our Core Values Innovation We grow by being first with innovative products, solutions and services that are valued by our customers. Our employees pursue ingenious solutions in their roles and responsibilities. Our customers rely on us to deliver the best solutions and services. Our employees do the right thing and act with integrity, depending on each other working towards the success of the team and the company. We are committed to delivering high quality solutions and services that exceed expectations. We strive to be the best in everything we do through continuous improvement. We inspire...

Meeting Your Needs BS&B products are present in every industry that produces the material items used daily by billions of people. From its many global manufacturing locations, BS&B’s diversity of business ranges from directional drilling system suppliers to outer space, and everywhere in between. BS&B leads in design, quality and manufacturing capability, and above all, innovation. Environmental, Health and Safety BS&B companies are certified under the international environmental standard ISO 14001. To achieve certification, BS&B processes underwent rigorous performance reviews in regards to...

Rupture Disk Devices Rupture disks (bursting disks) are non-reclosing, pressure relief devices that activate at a specified pressure and temperature. They may be used as stand-alone pressure relief devices, or in parallel or in series with safety / pressure relief valves. Rupture disks are available in a variety of materials including nickel based alloys (stainless steel, nickel 200, alloy 400 and alloy 600) as well as exotic elemental metals such as tantalum, niobium, silver, platinum and gold. The rupture disk device typically consists of a pressure sensitive disk element and a safety head...

Service The BS&B companies offer training services to assist process and maintenance engineers in the proper selection, specification and use of rupture disk devices according to applicable international codes and standards. BS&B offers a variety of other services to assist with the compliance and safety of customer partners. These services include Advanced Maintenance Workshops for pipefitters and mechanics responsible for the installation and servicing of rupture disk devices as well as installation supervision, pressure relief device audits / surveys and PRD (pressure relief device) code compliance...

Custom Engineered Products Solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Aerospace and Energy Industries BS&B fast tracks customer projects by the efficient use of standard building blocks of rupture disk technology. Many custom engineered product solutions are in the form of an assembly that permanently combines the rupture disk and holder device, ready for use. Whether created by welding, screw thread connection or custom fitting, a rupture disk assembly provides the highest performance at the best cost. BS&B will help you define your rupture disk assembly needs whether for a single...

Special Requirements BS&B companies support many industries often requiring special performance testing. Whether for design type approval or ongoing supply, special testing is a part of BS&B’s customer support program. Examples include: • Leak testing; bubble, liquid penetrant, helium mass spectrometer • Pressure decay • Proof pressure testing; gas or liquid • Pressure cycle testing • Temperature testing; cryogenic through high temperature • Serialized identification, AQA™ (Advanced Quality Assurance) - international patents pending • Dimensional inspection; traditional metrology or CMM • PMI...

Specialty Valves BPRVTM buckling pin relief valve (open) International patents apply Buckling Pin Pressure Relief Devices The BS&B companies produce fast acting / quick opening buckling pin activated pressure relief devices (inline and angle discharge) designed to protect personnel, equipment and the environment from the dangers of overpressure. Buckling pin pressure relief devices combine the accuracy of rupture disks with the ability to be ‘field-reset’ while remaining installed after an overpressure event. BPRVTM Buckling Pin Relief Valve The BPRV offers the highest flow capacity and convenient...

BPAVTM Buckling Pin API-Series Valve The BS&B BPAV valve set pressure is controlled by a precision buckling pin that is calibrated to respond to the forces generated by inlet pressure acting on the valve plug. When the pin activates, the valve plug lifts to achieve a full diameter flow area. The BPAV valve has a soft seat. Standard valve materials are carbon steel and stainless steel for process contact components. Special materials are available upon request. • The first API-526 piping configuration buckling pin valve • 1 x 1.5 inches (25 x 40mm) to 8 x 10 inches (200 x 250mm) size range • Full...