Spirax Sarco Spirax Sarco Fig12 Filter Y-Filter Bronze Filter

The Spirax Sarco Fig 12 Bronze Strainer is a threaded Y-strainer made of bronze. A stainless steel strainer with a 0.8mm pore size is supplied as standard, other pore sizes and mesh sizes are available, and a Monel strainer option is also available. The filter cover can be drilled and tapped for the installation of drain and drain valves if required.

Standards and Certification

This product is fully compliant with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and will carry the relevant markings where necessary. Typical test reports for valve bodies and caps from the manufacturer are available and all certification/inspection requirements need to be specified when placing an order.

Dimensions and connections

Sizes include ½", ¾", 1", 1¼", 1½", 2" and 2½". Connections are threaded with a choice of BSP T Rp (ISO 7-1) or NPT standards.

Optional Accessories

• a sieveThe material: stainless steel, hole diameter 1.6mm, 3.0mm; mesh number 40, 100, 200. monel material, hole diameter 0.8mm, 3.0mm; mesh number 100.
• Drain or drain valve connection: Different filter sizes correspond to different specifications of valve connections, such as ½" filter, drain valve ¼", drain valve ¼". Different drilling sizes of the lid correspond to different valve sizes, see product description.

Pressure/Temperature Limits

• design conditions: PN25.
• Maximum permissible pressure: 25 bar g.
• Maximum permissible temperature: 210 °C.
• Minimum Allowable Temperature: -198 °C.
• Maximum working pressure for saturated steam service: Not labeled. The product can be safely used under full vacuum with a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of 38 bar g.

makings

• valve body: ½" to 2½", bronze, in EN 1982 CC491K.
• lid: Brass, material EN 12165 CW617N.
• Lid Gasket: Reinforced expanded graphite.
• a sieve: Stainless steel in ASTM A240 316 L.

Kv value

sizes	½"	¾"	1"	1¼"	1½"	2"	2½"
Hole diameters 0.8, 1.6 and 3 mm	3	6.2	11.3	26	41	68	98
Mesh 40 and 100	3	6.2	11.3	26	41	68	98
Number of items 200	3	6.2	9.3	21	33	55	78

Conversions can be made according to the formula:
[C v(UK) = K v × 0.963]
[C v(U S) = K v × 1.156]

weights

sizes	Weight (kg)
½"	0.55
¾"	0.70
1"	1.00
1¼"	1.60
1½"	2.10
2"	4.80
2½"	7.70

Security information, installation and maintenance

For details, see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions (IM-S26-01) included with the product.

• Installation Precautions: Filters should be installed in the flow direction indicated by the valve body. For steam or gas applications, the strainer pockets should be in a horizontal plane; for liquid systems, the pockets should face down. Suitable isolation valves need to be installed for safe maintenance and trap replacement.
• Maintenance Precautions: Maintenance can be performed on the filter in the pipeline after safety procedures have been followed. It is recommended to replace the gasket with a new one for each maintenance.

Product disposal

This product can be recycled and properly disposed of without causing ecological harm.

Ordering Information

Ordering Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco 1½" Fig 12 bronze strainer with screwed BSP T Rp (ISO 7-1) connections and stainless steel screen having 0.8 mm perforations.

Spare parts information

• Spare parts available: Strainers (specify material, aperture or mesh size, and filter size), lid gaskets (3 per package).
• Spare parts ordering method: Order spare parts using the description in the "Available Spare Parts" column and specify the size and type of filter and the required pore size or mesh. Example: 1 - Stainless steel strainer screen having 0.8 mm perforations for a ¾" Spirax Sarco Fig 12 strainer.