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FA-I-V, FA-I-P

Flame Arrester for vacuum pumps, compressors and blowers

  • customized protection for vacuum pumps, blowers and compressors
  • modular design provides every user with the optimal flame arrester
  • flexible design parameters result in lowest pressure drops
  • modular flame arrester unit enables individual FLAMEFILTER® to be replaced and cleaned
  • modular design reduces spare parts cost
  • worldwide, long-term availability of spare parts
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Function and Description

PROTEGO® FA-I-V and FA-I-P flame arresters are specifically designed for vacuum pumps, blowers, and compressors. The high flow velocity in the small gaps of these machines can lead to undesirable ignitions within the housing. One of the safest measures against explosion propagation are flame arrester units that are installed on the vacuum and pressure side of the equipment. PROTEGO® FA-I-V devices for the vacuum side and PROTEGO® FA-I-P devices for the pressure side provide a unique modular design that gives every manufacturer of vacuum pumps or comparable devices the option of using optimized and adapted flame arresters. Our expert technical staff will assist you with the proper selection of the devices as well as execution of type testing.

PROTEGO® FA-I-V and FA-I-P devices are symmetrical in design. The arrester essentially consists of two housing parts (1) and the PROTEGO® flame arrester unit (2) in the center. The PROTEGO® flame arrester unit is modular and consists of several FLAMEFILTER® (3) and spacers firmly held in a FLAMEFILTER® cage. The number of FLAMEFILTER® and their gap size depends on the arrester´s conditions of use. PROTEGO® FA-I-V and FA-I-P flame arresters are available for explosion groups IIA to IIC (NEC groups D to B) and special gases such as ethylene oxide.

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Dimensions

Dimensions in mm / inches

Material selection for housing

DesignABC
HousingSteelStainless steelHastelloy
GasketPTFEPTFEPTFE
Flame arrester unitA, B
BC
The housing can also be delivered in steel with an ECTFE coating. Special materials upon request

Material combinations of flame arrester unit

Design ACD
FLAMEFILTER® cageSteelStainless SteelHastelloy
FLAMEFILTER®*Stainless SteelStainless SteelHastelloy
SpacersStainless SteelStainless SteelHastelloy
* the FLAMEFILTER® is also available in the materials Tantalum, Inconel, Copper, etc. when the listed housing and cage materials are used. Special materials upon request

Selection of explosion group

FLAMEFILTER® gapMESGExpl. Gr. (IEC / CEN)Gas Group (NEC)
0.7 mm> 0.90 mmIIAD
0.5 mm≥ 0.65 mmIIB3C
0.3 mm≥ 0.50 mmIIBC
0.2 mm< 0.50 mmIICB

Flange connection type

EN 1092-1; Form B1
ASME B16.5 CL 150 R.F.

Design Types and Specifications

There are fi ve different designs:

Flame arrester for low pressure side in the basic design

FA-I -V - –

Flame arrester for the low pressure side with integrated temperature sensor* for additional protection against short-time burning on one side

FA-I -V - T

Flame arrester for the pressure side in the basic design

FA-I -P - –

Flame arrester for the pressure side with integrated temperature sensor* for additional protection against short-time burning on one

side (recommended)

FA-I -P - T

Additional special devices available upon request
*Resistance thermometer for device group II, category (1) 2 (GII cat. (1) 2)

FA-I-V, FA-I-P

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