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Protego In-Line Deflagration Flame Arrester FA-E

 

The Protego FA-E Series is an inline deflagration flame arrester with an eccentric housing designed to drain condensate automatically. Its bi-directional protection and modular flame filter make it a maintenance-friendly fit, even in tight installations near floors or walls.

Eccentric housing drains condensate

Modular, service-friendly design

Bi-directional deflagration protection

Explosion Group Compatibility:

IIA, IIB3, IIC (NEC Groups D, C, B)

Operating Pressure:

Up to 1.1 bar abs (15.9 psi); higher on request

Housing & Materials:

Carbon steel, ECTFE coated; special options like tantalum, Inconel, copper

L/D Ratio (EN ISO 16852):

≤ 50 (IIA/IIB3), ≤ 30 (IIC)

Design Variants:

Basic inline arrestor With one integrated temperature sensor With two integrated temperature sensors

Nominal Sizes (DN):

Typically DN 25–300 (approx. 1″–12″)

Operating Temperature:

Up to +60 °C / 140 °F standard; higher available

Certifications:

ATEX and
EN ISO 16852 compliant

FLAMEFILTER®:

Modular discs tailored to gas mixture

Ideal for condensate-prone pipelines near floor level in chemical, petrochemical, biogas, sewage, and landfill systems. Provides reliable, bidirectional flame arresting in hazardous atmospheres.

Safely handles vapours and gas mixtures from explosion groups IIA to IIC. Suitable for installations where venting and protection from flashback is essential.

Automatic condensate drainage via eccentric housing

Modular flame filter system for easy maintenance

Bi-directional protection from atmospheric deflagration

Custom options for high-pressure/high-temp conditions

Optional sensors for burn-back detection

Material options: Inconel, tantalum, copper, ECTFE

Higher pressure/temp design versions

Integrated single or dual temperature sensors

Custom DN sizes and gap configurations

Optional certifications beyond ATEX

Documentation

Complete In-House Manufacturing Control

From forging and casting to machining, assembly, and testing — every step is managed under one roof to ensure consistent quality, faster lead times, and zero compromise.

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