Description
The 180 ENP is a ribbon coil in-line deflagration flame arrester preventing fire propagation into pipelines. Certified under ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and EN ISO 16852:2016, it suits all ATEX zones (0, 1, and 2). Compatible with gases having MESG > 0.65 mm (Explosion Group IIB3). PTFE-coated version available for aggressive chemical products.
Features
- Ribbon coil deflagration element — stainless steel with aluminium support
- Brass body (standard); PTFE-coated brass body available on request
- Bidirectional or female-threaded protected side options depending on model
- BSPP female and male threaded connections
- Stage I vapor recovery compliant
- Max distance from potential ignition source: 50 pipe diameters
- Max operational pressure (relative): 0.1 bar
- Max operational temperature: 60°C
- Burning rating: BC=b, tBT = 1 min
- Available in 1″”, 2″”, and 4″” sizes
Applications
- Hydrocarbon and chemical pipelines
- Stage I vapor recovery systems
- ATEX Zone 0, 1, and 2 installations
- Gases and vapors with MESG > 0.65 mm including: ammonia, methane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane, heptane, benzene, xylene, cyclohexane, acetone, methanol, ethanol, butanol, ethyl acetate, and others
Certifications & Approvals
- ATEX Directive: 2014/34/EU
- Standard: EN ISO 16852:2016
- UE-Type Examination Certificate: EPT 18 ATEX 3053 X
- Explosion Group: IIB3 (tested with ethylene; compatible with all gases MESG > 0.65 mm)
- ATEX Zones: 0, 1, and 2
