Quick Opening Closures
Serving the Pipeline, Energy and Petrochemical industries
Complete family of closures from 2" to 72" manufactured to international standards
Closure Products
TUBE TURNS® Products of Sypris Technologies Inc. manufactures a family of closures in sizes ranging from 2" to 72". Our closures are manufactured from a wide variety of ASME approved materials including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel (304, 304L, 316, 316L, Duplex and Super Duplex), Monel®, Inconel®, Hastelloy® and other exotic materials as specified by our customers.
TUBE TURNS® designs and manufactures a complete line of closures to international standards, including ASME Section VIII Division I and Division II, PD 5500 / BS EN 13445, with termination specifications to meet ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 and many others.
All closures can be designed for either horizontal or vertical application and can be equipped with such accessories as sight glasses, nozzles, drains, gauges, sampling ports, open/close automation, and safety interlocks. Connection types including full and reduced access as well as mitred designs for inclined or declined vessels are available. Sypris Technologies, TUBE TURNS® Products offers the most diverse and complete closure product portfolio in the world.
Closure Types
Choose from our comprehensive range of quick opening closure solutions, each designed for specific applications and operating conditions.
TOOL-LESS® Quick Opening Closures
TOOL-LESS® closures are high pressure quick opening closures (QOC) supplied in the vertical or horizontal configuration. The TOOL-LESS® is designed to be opened and closed by one person in one minute without the use of additional tools.
Key Features:
- One person operation in one minute
- No additional tools required
- Vertical or horizontal configuration
- Double-pivot heavy duty hinge (horizontal)
- Robust davit for vertical closures
- Ideal for natural gas filter separators
Yoke Style Quick Opening Closures
TUBE TURNS® Double and Single Yoke Style Closures are widely accepted throughout the world for applications where frequent access is required or where the blind flanges are cumbersome and time consuming.
Key Features:
- Double and single yoke configurations
- Worldwide acceptance
- Operating aids available
- Breakover wrenches option
- Chain and sprocket drives
- Frequent access applications
Threaded Quick Opening Closures
Design is simple yet robust. Heavy duty davit assembly is furnished for effective alignment of head and hub. Components are manufactured utilizing precision CNC machining to provide accurate and consistent dimensions.
Key Features:
- Simple yet robust design
- Heavy duty davit assembly
- Precision CNC machining
- Accurate and consistent dimensions
- Economically priced
- Attractive lead times
T-Bolt Style Closures
TUBE TURNS® T-Bolt Closures are designed for nominal pressure applications. T-Bolt closures are available for horizontal and vertical applications with safety plus operating advantages and weight savings over flanged manways.
Key Features:
- Nominal pressure applications
- Horizontal and vertical applications
- Weight savings over flanged manways
- Safety operating advantages
- Specialty applications available
- Sanitary equipment compatible
Materials & Standards
Manufactured to the highest quality standards using premium materials
ASME Approved Materials
- Carbon Steel
- Stainless Steel (304, 304L, 316, 316L)
- Duplex and Super Duplex
- Monel®
- Inconel®
- Hastelloy®
- Other exotic materials as specified
International Standards
- ASME Section VIII Division I
- ASME Section VIII Division II
- PD 5500 / BS EN 13445
- ASME B31.3
- ASME B31.4
- ASME B31.8
Typical Applications
Quick opening closures serve a wide range of industrial applications across multiple sectors
Features & Benefits
Advanced engineering and design features that set our closures apart
Easy Operation
Designed for quick and safe operation with minimal tools required
Safety Features
Built-in safety interlocks and operating aids for secure operation
Custom Configuration
Horizontal or vertical mounting with various accessories available
High Pressure Rating
Suitable for high pressure applications up to ANSI 2500
Sight Glass Options
Optional sight glasses, gauges, and sampling ports available
Automation Ready
Can be equipped with open/close automation systems
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