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Pressure Vacuum Vents | Fuel Tank Pressure Vacuum Vent

EMCO Wheaton’s fuel tank pressure vacuum vents are incorporated into all manhole covers as standard but are also available separately with a rain cap.

Made from durable materials and featuring a fail-safe design, these vents will provide adequate breathing for product tankers.

Reliable Tank Breathing
Maintains safe pressure and vacuum levels during operation 

Rollover Spill Protection
Sealing system helps prevent product loss in an accident 

High Airflow Performance
Aerodynamic porting supports efficient tank ventilation 

Built for Fuel Transport
Durable materials and fail-safe design for demanding road tanker applications

Key Specifications

Temperature Range (°C)

-20 - 70

°C

Working Pressure (bar)

0.21 - 0.3

bar

Weight (kg)

0.5

kg

This product features aerodynamic porting to ensure high flow when a vehicle is in transit – a feature proven through wind tunnel testing.

The vent also has a seal device fitted to stop product spillage in the event of a tanker rollover or other accident. This has proven effective many times out on the road, protecting lives, averting danger and preventing costly spillages which also damage the local environment.

Most importantly, the vent’s design exceeds requirements for transport of petroleum fuel as listed by many national road regulations. This extends to the materials used in the vent, which includes flame-retardant stainless-steel gauzes covering the inlet and outlet ports, as well as a tough acetal polymer or aluminium body and Viton seals for compatibility with high-octane fuels.

Vents are fitted with rain caps and can be fitted either in the manhole cover base plate or on the tanker shell.

Pressure Vacuum Vents are designed to maintain safe tank breathing and protect fuel tankers during transport, loading, and unloading operations.

  • Petroleum road tankers transporting gasoline and petroleum-based products.
  • Fuel distribution vehicles requiring controlled pressure and vacuum relief.
  • Bottom-loading tankers equipped with vapour recovery systems.
  • Tankers requiring rollover spill protection during transport.
  • New tanker builds and retrofit applications.
  • Installation on manhole covers or directly on the tanker shell.

This product is found on fuel carrying road tankers across the world. It can be fitted to the manhole cover baseplate or on the tanker shell. Fuel tank pressure vacuum vents are fitted as standard on all EMCO Wheaton manhole covers.

Technical Information

 

Feature

Specification

Tank Breathing

Provides controlled pressure and vacuum relief to maintain safe tank operation during transport and product transfer. 

Rollover Protection

Integrated sealing device helps prevent product spillage during tanker rollover incidents. 

Construction

Acetal polymer or aluminium body with Viton seals supplied as standard. 

Flame Protection

Flame-retardant stainless-steel gauzes fitted to inlet and outlet ports. 

Mounting Options

Suitable for installation on manhole covers or directly on the tanker shell. 

Weight

0.49 kg

Pressure Airflow Performance

198,200 l/h air flow at 21 kPa (7,000 cubic feet per hour) 

Vacuum Airflow Performance

99,100 l/h air flow at 7 kPa (3,500 cubic feet per hour)

Models Available

As the Pressure Vacuum Vent range is supplied as a standard 2-inch vent with configurable pressure and vacuum settings, I would keep the model section simple and customer-friendly.

 

Model

Description

Weight

2" Pressure Vacuum Vent

High-performance tank vent designed to provide safe tank breathing, rollover spill protection and compliance with fuel transport requirements. 

0.49 kg

Ancillary Equipment

 

Accessory

Function

Rain Cap

Protects the vent from water ingress and external contaminants while maintaining airflow performance. 

Manhole Cover Installation

Integrates directly with EMCO Wheaton manhole covers as part of the tank breathing system. 

Tanker Shell Installation

Allows installation directly onto the tanker shell where required by vehicle design.

Available Options

 

Option

Available Configurations

Seal Material

Viton supplied as standard. Solvent-compatible seal options available. 

Pressure Settings

Multiple pressure settings available to suit tanker and regulatory requirements. 

Vacuum Settings

Multiple vacuum settings available to suit operational requirements. 

Body Material

Acetal polymer or aluminium construction. 

Mounting Location

Manhole cover mounting or tanker shell mounting.

Pressure Vacuum Vents play a critical role in maintaining safe tank breathing and preventing product loss. To help maximize equipment life and maintain safe operation, EMCO Wheaton offers OEM spare parts, replacement components, and technical support throughout the product lifecycle.

 

Lifecycle Benefits

  • Maintain safe pressure and vacuum control
  • Preserve rollover spill protection
  • Extend equipment service life
  • Minimize maintenance downtime
  • Ensure compatibility with genuine OEM components
  • Support compliance with fuel transport safety requirements

Service & Support

 

Support Service

Description

OEM Replacement Parts

Genuine replacement components designed to maintain original performance and safety standards. 

Seal Replacement

Service solutions for maintaining leak-tight performance and fuel compatibility. 

Technical Support

Product selection, maintenance guidance and troubleshooting assistance. 

Field Servicing

Most maintenance activities can be completed without extensive vehicle downtime.

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