Innovations

PROTEGO® devices are designed with process safety as the primary objective. 

Our standard and custom-made solutions comply with current national and international guidelines.
A Family Business with a tradition for innovation, becomes the global market leader.

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Erste Zulassung

einer 2“ Detonationsrohrsicherung für beliebige Wasserstoff / Sauerstoff Gemische und erhöhtem Druck

Erste Zulassung

einer Acetylenabsicherung für die Nennweite DN 500

Messung der Tankatmungsleistung an einem realen Lagertank

Validierung und Verbesserung der Modelle zur Auslegung anhand von Messdaten im Realmaßstab.

Weltweit größte zugelassene Deflagrationsrohrsicherung

für die Explosionsgruppe IIA für Rohrleitungen der Größe DN 1000 für eine Betriebstemperatur von 200°C – Fotos vom finalen Gerät? FA-I-2000/800-IIA-P1,1-X3/11

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Commissioning of the MESG Laboratory

A large horizontal industrial pressure vessel sits inside a factory hall, with a platform and overhead crane above it.

Start-up of the flow test rig 

for high flows

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Opening of the PROTEGO® Technology Center

Two stainless steel valve assemblies are mounted on large industrial piping inside a metal-lined chamber.

Market launch of In-Tank Valves

PROTEGO® ITV

Several large gray industrial valve units sit on wooden pallets outside a PROTEGO facility under a blue sky.

Market launch of the world’s highest flow capacity pilot-operated valves

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World’s first in-line detonation flame arrester

for H2/O2 mixtures for higher pressure

A large white cylindrical industrial vessel sits outdoors, secured with orange straps among shipping crates.

World's largest in-line deflagration arrester

approved for explosion Explosion Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure, or in both simultaneously. group IIA (NEC group D) – DN 1000 (40”) flange connection

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World’s largest in-line detonation arrester

approved for explosion group IIB1 – DN 1000 (40”) flange connection

A technician operates a test rig with multiple pressure gauges while a large red industrial valve is mounted on the bench.World’s first in-line detonation arrester type

Approval of hydrogen deflagration and detonation arresters

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World’s first in-line detonation arrester type

tested and approved for carbon disulphide

An outdoor industrial test site with multiple large pipelines, valves, and equipment arranged along a paved yard bordered by trees.

Development of first static, endurance burning flame arrester

for ethanol and ethanol based fuels

A large red industrial pressure-relief device is bolted into a pipeline on a metal platform at an industrial facility.

Development of the first detonation arresters

for acetylene and ethylene oxide

A fireball and thick smoke erupt beside a long elevated pipeline at an outdoor industrial test site.

Development of first static type, endurance burning rated flame arrester

for explosion group IIB3

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Development of flame arresters

for elevated pressures and temperatures

A technician monitors a large industrial piping system with a control workstation inside a test facility.

Introduction of ATEX quality assurance for flame arresters

Our flow test facility was renewed and has been technologically improved ever since

A worker on top of a large storage tank lifts the lid of a red circular hatch or vent.

Development of low pressure valves

with full lift Lift Lift is the actual travel of the valve pallet from the main valve out of the closed position. type pallets (PROTEGO® 10% Technology)

An outdoor test setup shows a long metal pipe on stands with cables and a clear plastic bag attached at the far end.

Enhancement of the effectiveness of detonation arresters

through the pre-ignition effect and shock-wave guide tube

Two technicians operate a large industrial testing machine, with one in red coveralls adjusting the controls while another observes.

The quality management system is certified under ISO 9001

A red industrial cylindrical unit with a “PROTEGO” flame logo label is shown in a workshop setting.

First approval for hydraulic flame arresters

Approval for deflagration flame arrester

with temperature monitoring

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Development of our own research/testing center

or flame arresters, up to 12” in size

An industrial valve on large outdoor piping releases a plume of white vapor near a facility at dusk.

Development of pilot-operated valves, bottom outlet valves and safety vent valves

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Approval of hydrogen deflagration and detonation arresters

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Our first flow measuring system was put into operation

A display of industrial flame arresters and valves arranged on a table in front of a banner reading “Braunschweiger Flammenfilter Leinemann & Co.”

The world’s first endurance burn proof diaphragm valve was put on the market

Development and patenting of the first detonation arrester Detonation flame arrester Flame arrester designed to prevent the transmission of a detonation. for liquid products

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First construction phase of Braunschweiger Flammenfilter in Bienrode, Germany

A vintage workshop scene shows workers at a long bench with several large cylindrical metal parts lined up against a brick wall.

The world’s first tank vent with integrated flame arrester

rated for endurance burning Endurance burning Stabilized burning for an unlimited time. is developed

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The world’s first detonation flame arrester

developed by Robert Leinemann is patented

PROTEGO® Technology Center

PROTEGO® Technology Center: development, validation and application testing for flame arresters and tank safety

PROTEGO® Test Site

PROTEGO® Test Site: full-scale testing for flame arresters and tank venting—validating performance, safety and standards compliance for explosion protection Explosion protection An explosion protection is a flame arrester that prevents flame propagation into plant sections to be protected during explosions. .

PROTEGO® Laboratory

PROTEGO® Laboratory: in-house R&D and testing for flame arresters and tank safety—materials, performance validation and application-specific solutions.

Contact R&D Department

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Tom Gutte

R&D Department

+49 (5307) 809 385