FIA Housing
FIA strainers are a range of angleway and straightway strainers, which are carefully designed to give favourable flow conditions. The design makes the strainer easy to install, and ensures quick strainer inspection and cleaning. FIA strainers are used ahead of automatic controls, pumps, compressors etc., for initial plant start-up and where permanent filtration of the refrigerant is required. The strainer reduces the risk of undesirable system breakdowns and reduces wear and tear on plant components. FIA strainers are equipped with a screen mesh of stainless steel, available in sizes 100, 150, 250 and 500μ (microns), (US 150, 100, 72, 38*). * Mesh is the number of threads per inch. μ (microns) is the distance between two threads (1μ = 1/1000 mm).
Features and benefits
- Modular Concept:
- Fast and easy overhaul service. It is easy to replace the top part and no welding is needed.
- Filter net of stainless steel mounted direct without extra gaskets means easy servicing.
- Two types of strainer inserts are available:
- FIA 15-40 (½ – 1 ½ in.): A special insert (50μ) can be used in combination with a standard version when cleaning a plant during commissioning
- FIA 50-200 (2 - 8 in.): A large capacity filter bag (50μ) can be inserted for cleaning plant during commissioning.
- FIA 80-200 (3 - 8 in.) can be equipped with a magnetic insert for detention of iron particles and other magnetic
- Each strainer clearly marked with type, size and performance range.
- Housing and bonnet of low temperature steel in accordance with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and those of other international classification authorities