Alaa for Industry (AFI), one of the region’s leading industrial houses and distributor of Emco Wheaton’s (EW) trademarked Dry-Break couplers and adaptors, has unveiled an advanced version, Dry-Break II, for the regional market. 

Dry-Break II was introduced recently by Emco Wheaton after constant product development and is capable of giving improved flow rated, reduced loss at disconnect and full interchangeability with existing EW units, said AFI sales and marketing manager Jolly Joseph.
Emco Wheaton Corp, Canada, is the inventor of the Dry-Break technology that has become an industry standard where zero spillage is permissible. From oil industries to chemical industries, the technology has become an indispensable safety component whenever and wherever hazardous fluid transfer is carried out.
Dry-Break couplers and adapters are used extensively at fluid transfer points in the petroleum and chemical industries on such applications as lube oil blending plants, agricultural spraying activities, resin mixing and storage tank transfer.
“The philosophy behind dry-break technology emanates from the fundamental need of a safe and secure work environment,” Joseph said.
“Accidental spillage not only results in human lives but also causes irreversible damage to the environment. With more and more companies adopting technology to prevent accidents and safeguard Mother Nature, Emco Wheaton’s Dry-break couplers and adaptors are a perfect solution. They are used in any application where the accidental spillage of liquids must be avoided.”
They were designed for total safety, he pointed out.
“Fluid cannot flow until the Emco Wheaton coupler has been locked into position on an Emco Wheaton Adapter and the valve opened. The coupler can only be disconnected from the adapter when the valve has been closed.  Since product loss is thereby eliminated, possible hazards associated with leakage at disconnect are no longer a concern,” Joseph explained.
Joseph stressed that Emco Wheaton gave one the option of a selective coupling feature where product mix could be a potential problem.
“Selective couplers and adapters are called ‘partners’ — the coupler will only connect with one specific adapter, or a selected series. Special screws fitted in select locations on the coupler and the corresponding adapter assure that undesired connections and product mixing cannot occur. The enhanced poppet design allows for better flow characteristics in either direction”
The AFI group has more than 15 branches including ones in Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar and the US. In addition to Dry-Break couplers and adaptors AFI is a lead player in the oil and gas industry supplying a wide range of products and services. 
“AFI’s growing presence in the Middle East is a testimony to its determination and commitment to providing engineered products and services to discerning customers,” observed Joseph. “This philosophy has enabled AFI to forge a partnership with internationally reputed companies such as Emco Wheaton - a Gardner Denver Company.”