Spirax Sarco Fig16 and Fig16L Y-strainers are made of austenitic stainless steel with threaded connections. Fig16 uses AISI 316, while Fig16L uses AISI 316L. The standard stainless steel screen has a 0.8mm perforation size. Other perforation sizes, mesh ratings, and Monel alloy screens are available. The strainer cap can be drilled and tapped for connection to a blowdown or drain valve when required.

Standards

This product fully complies with the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and can be supplied with the CE mark when required.

Certificates

A manufacturer’s test report is available for Fig16. An EN 10204 3.1 material certificate is available for Fig16L. Note: Specify the required certificate when ordering.

Sizes and Pipe Connections

3/8”, ½”, ¾”, 1”, 1¼”, 1½” and 2”; BSP or NPT threaded connections; BS 3799 Class 3000 lb socket weld connections (Fig16L only).

Options

• Screens

Stainless steel screens: perforation sizes 1.6, 3mm; mesh ratings 40, 100, 200.

• Monel alloy screens: perforation sizes 0.8mm, 3mm; mesh rating 100.

• Blowdown or drain valve connection: the cap can be drilled and tapped to allow installation of a blowdown or drain valve.

3 / 8 ” and ½” strainers: blowdown valve ¼”, drain valve ¼”.

• ¾” strainer: blowdown valve ½”, drain valve 3 / 8 ”.

• 1” strainer: blowdown valve ½”, drain valve ½”.

• 1¼” and 1½” strainers: blowdown valve 1”, drain valve ¾”.

• 2” strainer: blowdown valve 1¼”, drain valve ¾”.

Limiting Conditions

• Maximum body design condition: ANSI 600

• PMA maximum allowable pressure: 82.7 bar g@37.7 ℃

• TMA maximum allowable temperature: 398.8 ℃ @46.2 bar g

• Minimum operating temperature: -29 ℃

• PMO maximum saturated steam pressure: 50 bar g@-29 ℃

• TMO maximum operating temperature: 398.8 ℃ @ 46.2 bar g

• Minimum operating temperature: -29 ℃

Note: Consult Spirax Sarco for lower operating temperatures.

• Maximum cold hydraulic test pressure: 125 bar g

Materials

No.	Component	Material (Fig16)	Material Description	Material (Fig16L)
1	Body	Austenitic stainless steel	Gr.CF8M(316) ASTM A351	Austenitic stainless steel
2	Cap	Austenitic stainless steel	Gr.CF8M(316) ASTM A351	Austenitic stainless steel
3	Cap gasket		Reinforced exfoliated graphite
4	Screen		Austenitic stainless steel	316L

Safety Information

For detailed information, refer to the installation and maintenance guide supplied with the product (IM-S60-17).

Warning: The strainer cap gasket contains a thin stainless steel support ring. Handle with care.

Disposal

This product is recyclable. Proper disposal will not create an environmental hazard.

Ordering

Example: 1 - Spirax Sarco 1½” Fig 16 strainer, BSP threaded connection, 0.8mm perforation stainless steel screen.