FA-I-FC
Flame Arrester Unit for installation in devices
Features
Various Sizes
Available for DN 50/2"– bis DN 800/32"– Pipes
Differnt Series
Allow Increase of FLAMEFILTER® Size for Given Flange Connection Resulting in Lower Pressure Drop Across the Device
Modular Design
Allows Replacement and Cleaning of Single FLAMEFILTER®
Spare Parts
Cost-Effective Spare Parts
Function and Description
Protection Against Atmospheric Deflagrations, Volume Deflagrations, and Engines
The PROTEGO® FA-I-FC Flame Arrester Unit are components installed on or within equipment (e.g. blowers) and have to be tested and approved with this equipment for the respective operating conditions of use. It consists of a FLAMEFILTER® cage filled with FLAMEFILTER®. The FLAMEFILTER® cages are sized so that they can be installed between flange connections. The component provides equipment manufacturers protection against deflagrations, volume deflagrations or protection of engines.
Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit
Each Flame Arrester Unit is selected from a modular system that provides each manufacturer the option of using optimized, adapted, and cost-effective protection. Our expert technical staff will assist you with the proper selection of the devices as well as execution of type testing.
For All Explosion Groups and Special Gases
The FA-I-FC Flame Arrester Unit consists of two FLAMEFILTER® (1) installed within the FLAMEFILTER® cage (2). The FLAMEFILTER® diameter and gap size depend on the intended use. FA-I-FC components can be arranged for all explosion groups and special gases such as Ethylene oxide.
Product Data
Dimensions
| DN | 50 / 2" | 80 / 3" | 100 / 4" | 150 / 6" | 200 / 8" | 250 / 10" | 300 / 12" | 350 / 14" | 400 / 16" | 500 / 20" | 600 / 24" | 800 / 32" | 1000 / 40" | 1200 / 48" | 1400 / 56" | 1600 / 64" | 2000 / 80" |
| a | - | 135 / 5.31 | 155 / 6.10 | 194 / 7.64 | 248 / 9.76 | 310 / 12.20 | 363 / 14.29 | 420 / 16.54 | 465 / 18.31 | 555 / 21.85 | 655 / 25.79 | 855 / 33.66 | 1070 / 42.13 | 1280 / 50.39 | 1500 / 59.06 | 1700 / 66.93 | - |
| b | - | 90 / 3.54 | 110 / 4.33 | 172 / 6.77 | 225 / 8.86 | 285 / 11.22 | 331 / 13.03 | 380 / 14.96 | 430 / 16.93 | 515 / 20.28 | 615 / 24.21 | 815 / 32.09 | 1015 / 39.96 | 1215 / 47.83 | 1415 / 55.71 | 1615 / 63.58 | - |
| c | - | 50 / 1.97 | 50 / 1.97 | 55 / 2.17 | 65 / 2.56 | - | 70 / 2.76 | - | 70 / 2.76 | 70 / 2.76 | 70 / 2.76 | 80 / 3.15 | 90 / 3.54 | 90 / 3.54 | 110 / 4.33 | 110 / 4.33 | - |
| d | - | - | - | - | - | 76 / 2.99 | - | 86 / 3.39 | - | - | 75 / 2.95 | 85 / 3.35 | 95 / 3.74 | 95 / 3.74 | 115 / 4.53 | 115 / 4.53 | - |
Dimensions in mm / inches
Selection of FLAMEFILTER® gap
| FLAMEFILTER® gap |
| 0.9 m / 0.7 mm |
| 0.5 mm |
| 0.3 mm |
| 0.2 mm |
If you have any questions regarding the selection of the FLAMEFILTER® (number and gap width), our trained specialists will be happy to advise you.
Material selection for flame arrester unit
| Design | A | B | C |
| FLAMEFILTER® cage | Steel | Stainless steel | Hastelloy |
| Gasket | PTFE | PTFE | PTFE |
| FLAMEFILTER® Set | A | A | C |
Special materials upon request
Material combinations of flame arrester unit
| Design | A | C | D |
| FLAMEFILTER® * | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Hastelloy |
| Spacers | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Hastelloy |
* the FLAMEFILTER® is also available in the materials Tantalum, Inconel, Copper, etc. when the listed cage materials are used.
Special materials upon request
