
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
Corta-chamas
Device fitted to the opening of an enclosure, or to the connecting pipe work of a system of enclosures, and whose intended function is to allow flow but prevent the transmission of a flame.
Unit are components installed on or within
equipment
Equipamento
Machines, appliances, fixed or mobile devices, control parts and accessories, and warning and prevention systems, whether separate or combined, intended for the generation, transfer, storage, measurement, control, and conversion of energy, and for the processing of materials, which have their own potential source of ignition and may cause an explosion.
(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
Compartimiento dos elementos corta-chamas
The FLAMEFILTER® cage is a housing for a FLAMEFILTER® set.
filled with FLAMEFILTER®. The FLAMEFILTER® cages are sized so that they can be installed between flange connections. The
component
Componente
A component that is required for the safe operation of equipment and protective systems without performing an autonomous function itself.
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
Explosão
Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure, or in both simultaneously.
groups and special gases such as Ethylene oxide.
Product Data
Dimensiones
| 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 | - |
Dimensiones en mm / pulgadas
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.
Modelo y especificación
There is one design: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
Combinación de materiales para la unidad apagallamas
| 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
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