Brixon pressure release safety latches provide venting in the event of an internal explosion, and maintain a positive seal in order to prevent loss of heat and/or escape of gases under normal conditions. For over 60 years Brixon Manufacturing has set the standard worldwide for excellence and innovation in the explosion venting latch category. Our pioneering work in safety latch systems helped build our reputation with dozens of Fortune 500 companies operating across a broad spectrum of industries. For decades weve partnered with both established and emerging companies in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Chemical, Mineral, Textile, Plastics, Metals, and Dry Processing industries. The purpose of the Brixon pressure release safety latch is to provide venting in the event of an internal explosion, and to maintain a positive seal in order to prevent loss of heat and/or escape of gasses under normal operating conditions, while allowing access to the protected enclosure. Brixon latches are Factory Mutual Global approved as explosion-venting door latches.