The Next Revolution in Fuel Gas Safety: 85-30 SMART

With the 85-30 SMART, WITT introduces the world's first smart flashback arrestor, marking the second revolution in fuel gas safety. This patented innovation combines WITT's proven safety elements with integrated sensors and electronics. As a result, safety-related events such as flashbacks and backfires can be detected and communicated in real time for the first time. Users gain new transparency regarding the status of their gas supply and can control operation, maintenance, and safety with significantly greater precision than before.

Real-time monitoring for maximum process control

The 85-30 SMART is based on WITT's technologically leading, time-tested mechanical design, which has reliably protected against the dangers of fuel gas use for decades. New is the active monitoring function: The valve not only stops flashbacks and backfires but also detects them and immediately provides the information as a signal.

This transforms the valve from a passive safety component into an active sensor within the gas system. Seamless monitoring enables an immediate response to irregularities and lays the foundation for a stable, safe process. Personnel, equipment, and system components are even better protected, and service life can be extended. At the same time, maintenance becomes more efficient, maintenance measures can be planned more effectively to meet specific needs, and downtime is significantly reduced.

Proven technology as a foundation

Technically, the SMART variant builds on the foundation of the long-proven 85-30 safety device. This device features a flame arrestor made of sintered stainless steel, a temperature-controlled backflow preventer, a gas non-return valve, and an integrated dirt filter. It is available in brass or stainless steel and is suitable for numerous gases such as acetylene, hydrogen, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and oxygen.

The 85-30 fully complies with the requirements for safety devices according to DIN EN ISO 5175-1. The high reliability of the valve is confirmed by external certification from the IBExU Institute, whose testing criteria even exceed legal requirements and represent the highest certification level worldwide. Since 2025, IBExU has continued the testing and certification in the autogenous technology sector of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM).

From Point-of-Use Valves to Smart Safety

The introduction of the 85-30 SMART marks an important step in WITT's corporate history and in the safe handling of fuel gases. In 1945, company founder Paul Witt revolutionized protection against flashbacks with the first dry point-of-use regulator--an innovation that has significantly shaped today's DIN EN ISO 5175-1 standard. With the current patent for the 85-30 SMART, WITT is consistently advancing this development into the digital age and setting new standards once again.

Ideal for networked gas supply systems

Thanks to its signal transmission capabilities, the 85-30 SMART is ideally suited for modern, digitally networked production environments. The new WITT valve supports the digitalization of gas supply and lays the foundation for greater operational safety, improved plant availability, and increased efficiency.

WITT-Gasetechnik GmbH & Co KG
Salinger Feld 4-8
58454 Witten
Germany

https://www.wittgas.com

Herr Alexander Kampschulte
023028901147

kampschulte@wittgas.com

WITT-Gasetechnik is a manufacturer of gas handling products that meet the highest quality standards. It all began around 80 years ago with flashback arrestors for welding and cutting.
Facts & Figures

Founded in 1945
Third-generation family business
Approx. 200 employees
Headquarters in Witten, Germany
Global network of branches and partners
Customers in more than 100 countries
Products 'Made in Germany'
Comprehensive quality management

Today, WITT offers a complete product range for safety in the use of gases. This includes gas mixers, gas analysis and metering devices, as well as leak testing systems. WITT has thus evolved from a two-man operation into a modern company and global market leader.

WITT's headquarters are located in Witten, Germany.

This release was published on openPR.