Filter,

type FIA 15 - 200 (½ - 8 in.)

REFRIGERATION AND
AIR CONDITIONING Technical leaflet
Technical leaflet Filter, type FIA 15 - 200 (1/2 - 8 in.)

Contents Page
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Selection of filter size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Material specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Dimensions and weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Introduction

FIA filters are a range of angle-way and straight- FIA filters are equipped with a screen mesh of
way filters which are carefully designed to give stainless steel, available in sizes 100, 150, 250 and
favourable flow conditions. The design makes 500µ (microns*), (US 150, 100, 72, 38 mesh*).
the filter easy to install, and ensures quick filter
inspection and cleaning.

FIA filters are used ahead of automatic controls,

pumps, compressors etc. for initial plant start-
up and where permanent filtration of the
refrigerant is required. The filter reduces the risk
of undesirable system breakdowns and reduces
wear and tear on plant components.

Features Applicable to all common refrigerants and all Housing and bonnet of low temperature steel
non-corrosive gases/liquids. in accordance with the requirements of the
Filter net of stainless steel mounted direct Pressure Equipment Directive and those of
without extra gaskets means easy servicing. other international classification authorities
FIA filter housing compatible with housings Temperature range
belonging to other Danfoss products. A –60/+150°C (–76/+302°F)
compatibility overview can be obtained from Pressure range:
local Danfoss Sales Company 40 bar g (580 psi g)
A filter net of stainless steel with a large net Classification: DNV, LR, SAQ, CRN, BV etc.
surface, ensures long intervals between To obtain an updated product certification
cleaning list please contact your local Danfoss Sales
A large capacity filter bag (50µ) can Company
be inserted for cleaning plant during
commissioning
FIA 50-200 can be equipped with a magnetic
insert for detension of iron particles and other
magnetic particles.
Each filter clearly marked with type, size and
performance range

* Mesh is the number of threads per inch.

µ (microns) is the distance between two threads
(1µ = 1 /1000 mm).

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Design Connections Filter Insert

Available with the following connections: A filter grid and filter net of stainless steel ensure
Butt-weld DIN (2448) long element life. The filter net offers a very high
Butt-weld ANSI (B 36.10 Schedule 80), degree of cleanability.
- DN 15 - 40 (1/2 - 11/2 in.)
Butt-weld ANSI (B 36.10 Schedule 40), Housing
- DN 50 - 200 (2 - 8 in.) The filter housing is made of special, cold
Socket Weld (ANSI B 16.11), resistant steel approved for low temperature
- DN 15 - DN 50 (1/2 - 2 in.) application.
FPT Female Pipe Thread, NPT
(ANSI/ASME B 1.20.1) ,
- DN 15 - 32 (1/2 - 11/4 in.)

Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)

FIA filters are approved in accordance with the
European standard specified in the Pressure
Equipment Directive and are CE marked.
For further details / restrictions - see Installation
Instruction
Nominal bore DN ≤ 25 (1 in.) DN 32-80 mm (11/4 - 3 in.) DN 100-200 mm (4-8 in.)
Classified for Fluid group I
Category Article 3, paragraph 3 II III

Installation/Maintenance of the filter when the differential pressure loss

The filter is designed to resist high internal >0.5 bar (7.3 psi) in the liquid line and >0.05 bar
pressures. However, the piping system in general (0.7 psi) in the suction line. The max. permissible
should be designed to avoid liquid traps and differential pressure is 1 bar (15 psi).
reduce the risk of hydraulic pressure caused by
thermal expansion. For further information refer to installation
instruction for FIA.
Install the filter with the cover downwards.
Danfoss recommends to replacement/cleaning

Identification:

DN 15 - 25 DN 32 - 200
(1/2 - 1 in.) (11/4 - 8 in.)

Technical data Refrigerants Temperature range

Applicable to all common refrigerants and –60°C/+150°C (–76°F/+302°F).
all non-corrosive gases/liquids. For further Pressure range
information please see installation instruction The filters are designed for max. working
for FIA. pressure 40 bar g (580 psi g).
Flammable hydrocarbons
If one of the following refrigerants is used:
Propane (R 290), propylene (R 1270), Butane (R
600), Iso-Butane (R 600a), and Ethan (R 170) or
mixtures of the mentioned refrigerants, please
request additional information from Danfoss.

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Selection of filter size The nesh aperture size of the filter must satisfy The following recommendations of aperture size
the requirements stated by the suppliers of the apply in general to refrigeration installations:
equipment to be protected.

Liquid Lines
Ahead of pumps: ...................................................................................... 500µ [38 mesh]
After pumps: .............................................................................................. 150µ [100 mesh] / 250µ [72 mesh]
In front of AKVA valves ........................................................................... 100µ [150 mesh]
Protection of automatic regulation equipment
Generally .................................................................................................... 150µ [100 mesh] / 250µ [72 mesh]
Definition Sensitive equipment, e.g.
Mesh is the number of threads per inch. suction regulators with low temperature ...................................... 250µ [72 mesh]
µ (microns) is the distance between two
threads (1µ = 1 /1000 mm). Suction Lines
Ahead of screw compressor ................................................................ 250µ [72 mesh]
Ahead of piston compressor ............................................................... 150µ [100 mesh]

Flow coefficient (DIN/ANSI)

Size µ mesh wire wire free screen screen
space area area
FIA mm in. % cm2 in2
100 0.068 0.003 35 25 3.9
15 - 20 150 100 0.10 0.004 36 25 3.9
(1/2” - 3/4”) 250 72 0.10 0.004 51 25 3.9
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 25 3.9
100 0.068 0.003 35 71 11
25 - 40 150 100 0.10 0.004 36 71 11
(1” - 11/2”) 250 72 0.10 0.004 51 71 11
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 71 11
100 0.068 0.003 35 71 11
150 100 0.10 0.004 36 87 13.5
50 (2”)
250 72 0.10 0.004 51 87 13.5
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 87 13.5
150 100 0.10 0.004 36 127 19.7
65 (21/2”) 250 72 0.10 0.004 51 127 19.7
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 127 19.7
150 100 0.10 0.004 36 205 31.8
80 (3”) 250 72 0.10 0.004 51 205 31.8
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 205 31.8
150 100 0.10 0.004 36 370 57.4
100 (4”) 250 72 0.10 0.004 51 370 57.4
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 370 57.4
150 100 0.10 0.004 36 510 79.1
125 (5”) 250 72 0.10 0.004 51 510 79.1
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 510 79.1
150 100 0.10 0.004 36 726 112.5
150 (6”) 250 72 0.10 0.004 51 726 112.5
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 726 112.5
150 100 0.10 0.004 36 1315 203.8
200 (8”) 250 72 0.10 0.004 51 1315 203.8
500 38 0.16 0.006 57.6 1315 203.8

Kv and Cv values (FIA straight-way / angle-way)

Size µ100 µ150 µ250 µ500 Mesh 150 Mesh 100 Mesh 72 Mesh 38
mm in. m 3/h USgal/min
15 1/
2 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.3 4.6 4.7 4.8 5.0
20 3/
4 8.1 8.3 8.6 9.0 9.5 9.7 10.1 10.5
25 1 16.2 16.5 17.0 17.9 19 19.3 19.9 20.9
32 11/4 27 28 29 30 31.6 32.8 33.9 35.1
40 11/2 29.5 30 31 33 34.5 35.1 36.3 38.6
50 2 53 54 56 59 62 63 66 69
65 21/2 N/A 66 68 71 N/A 77 80 83
80 3 N/A 123 127 133 N/A 144 149 156
100 4 N/A 191 197 207 N/A 223 230 242
125 5 N/A 324 334 351 N/A 379 391 411
150 6 N/A 426 439 461 N/A 498 514 539
200 8 N/A 674 695 730 N/A 789 813 854

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Material specification

FIA 15 - 65 (1/2" - 2 1/2") FIA 80 - 200 (3" - 8")

FIA 15-65 (1/2” - 21/2”)

No. Part Material DIN ISO ASTM
1 Housing Steel P285QH LF2A350
EN 10222-4
2 Gasket Fibre, Non-asbestos
3 Cover Steel P275NL1
EN 10028-3
4 Bolts Stainless steel A2-70 A2-70 Type 308
5 Marking label Aluminium
6 Filter element Stainless steel

FIA 80-200 (3” - 8”)

No. Part Material DIN ISO ASTM
1 Housing Steel G20MnQT LCC, A352
EN 10213-3
2 Gasket Fibre, Non-asbestos
3 Cover Steel P275NL1
EN 10028-3
4 Bolts Stainless steel A2-70 A2-70 Type 308
5 Marking label Aluminium
6 Filter element Stainless steel
7* Pressure relief (screw) Stainless steel
8* Packing washer Aluminium
* pos 7 and 8 used in FIA 50-200

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Connections Size Size OD T OD T

mm in. mm mm in. in.

Butt-weld DIN (2448)

15 1
/2 21.3 2.3 0.839 0.091
20 3/4 26.9 2.3 1.059 0.091
DIN 25 1 33.7 2.6 1.327 0.103
32 11/4 42.4 2.6 1.669 0.102
40 11/2 48.3 2.6 1.902 0.103
50 2 60.3 2.9 2.37 0.11
65 21/2 76.1 2.9 3 0.11
80 3 88.9 3.2 3.50 0.13
100 4 114.3 3.6 4.50 0.14
125 5 139.7 4.0 5.50 0.16
150 6 168.3 4.5 6.63 0.18
200 8 219.1 6.3 8.63 0.25

Size Size OD T OD T
mm in. mm mm in. in.

Butt-weld ANSI (B 36.10 Schedule 80)

ANSI 15 1
/2 21.3 3.7 0.839 0.146
20 3
/4 26.9 4.0 1.059 0.158
25 1 33.7 4.6 1.327 0.181
32 11/4 42.4 4.9 1.669 0.193
40 11/2 48.3 5.1 1.902 0.201

Butt-weld ANSI (B 36.10 Schedule 40)

50 2 60.3 3.9 2.37 0.15
65 21/2 73.0 5.2 2.87 0.20
80 3 88.9 5.5 3.50 0.22
100 4 114.3 6.0 4.50 0.24
125 5 141.3 6.6 5.56 0.26
150 6 168.3 7.1 6.63 0.28
200 8 219.1 8.2 8.63 0.32

Size Size ID T ID T L L
SOC mm in. mm mm in. in. mm in.

Socket welding ANSI (B 16.11)

15 1
/2 21.8 6.0 0.858 0.235 10 0.39
20 3 /4 27.2 4.6 1.071 0.181 13 0.51
25 1 33.9 7.2 1.335 0.284 13 0.51
32 11/2 42.7 6.1 1.743 0.240 13 0.51
40 11/2 48.8 6.6 1.921 0.260 13 0.51
50 2 61.2 6.2 2.41 0.24 16 0.63

FPT Size Size

Inside pipe thread
mm in.

FPT inside pipe thread, NPT (ANSI/ASME B 1.20.1)

15 1
/2 (1/2 × 14 NPT)
20 3
/4 (3/4 × 14 NPT)
25 1 (1 × 11.5 NPT)
32 11/4 (11/4 × 11.5 NPT)

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Dimensions and weights FIA 15 - 65

Angle-way Straight-way

Angle-way
Filter size A C H Fmin. Weight
FIA 15-20 mm 45 105 60 68 1.1 kg
(1/2” - 3/4”) in. 1.77 4.13 2.36 2.68 2.4 lbs
FIA 25-40 mm 55 132 70 95 1.7 kg
(1” - 11/2”) in. 2.17 5.20 2.76 3.74 3.7 lbs
FIA 50 mm 60 132 77 92 2.8 kg
(2”) in. 2.36 5.20 3.03 3.62 6.2 lbs
FIA 65 mm 70 152 90 107 3.8 kg
(21/2”) in. 2.76 5.98 3.54 4.21 8.4 lbs

Straight-way
Valve size A C Cmin. H E Fmin. Weight
FIA 15-20 mm 120 99 133 60 20 68 1.4 kg
(1/2” - 3/4”) in. 4.72 3.90 5.24 2.36 0.79 2.68 3.1 lbs
FIA 25-40 mm 155 129 177 70 26 95 2.4 kg
(1” - 11/2”) in. 6.10 5.08 6.97 2.76 1.02 3.74 5.3 lbs
FIA 50 mm 148 138 184 77 32 92 3.5 kg
(2”) in. 5.83 5.43 7.24 3.03 1.26 3.62 7.7 lbs
FIA 65 mm 176 165 219 90 40 107 5.3 kg
(21/2”) in. 6.93 6.50 8.62 3.54 1.57 4.21 11.7 lbs

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Dimensions and weights FIA 80 - 200

Angle-way Straight-way

Angle-way
Filter size A C H Fmin. Weight
FIA 80 mm 90 189 129 133 7.3 kg
(3”) in. 3.54 7.44 5.08 5.24 16.1 lbs
FIA 100 mm 106 223 156 163 11.9 kg
(4”) in. 4.17 8.78 6.14 6.42 26.2 lbs
FIA 125 mm 128 268 192 190 21.2 kg
(5”) in. 5.04 10.6 7.56 7.48 46.7 lbs
FIA 150 mm 145 303 219 223 30.5 kg
(6”) in. 5.71 11.93 8.62 8.78 67.2 lbs
FIA 200 mm 180 372 276 280 68 kg
(8”) in. 7.09 14.65 10.87 11.02 150 lbs

Straight-way
Filter size A C Cmin. H E F min. Weight
FIA 80 mm 216 204 271 129 48 133 8.6 kg
(3”) in. 8.50 8.03 10.67 5.08 1.89 5.24 19 lbs
FIA 100 mm 264 256 337 156 60 163 14.9 kg
(4”) in. 10.39 10.08 13.27 6.14 2.36 6.42 32.8 lbs
FIA 125 mm 322 313 408 192 74 190 26.9 kg
(5”) in. 12.68 12.32 16.06 7.56 2.91 7.48 59.3 lbs
FIA 150 mm 370 370 482 219 91 223 51 kg
(6”) in. 14.57 14.57 18.98 8.62 3.58 8.78 112 lbs
FIA 200 mm 464 465 605 276 117 280 95 kg
(8”) in. 18.27 18.31 23.82 10.87 4.61 11.02 209 lbs

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Ordering The table below is used to identify the filter Example:

required. FIA 50 D ANG + FIA-X 50 150µ Filter Element +
Please note that you have to order FIA filter Filter Bag = 148H3056 + 148H3130 + 148H3150
housing, a filter element and accessories.

Code number
Type Filter Element Filter Element Filter Element Filter Element
Without
100µ 150µ 250µ 500µ
Filter Element
150 mesh 100 mesh 72 mesh 38 mesh
FIA 15 D ANG 148H3051
FIA 15 A ANG 148H3063
FIA 15 SOC ANG 148H3075
FIA 15 FPT ANG 148H3081
148H3122 148H3124 148H3126 148H3128
FIA 15 D STR 148H3085
FIA 15 A STR 148H3097
FIA 15 SOC STR 148H3109
FIA 15 FPT STR 148H3115

FIA 20 D ANG 148H3052

FIA 20 A ANG 148H3064
FIA 20 FPT ANG 148H3082
FIA 20 SOC ANG 148H3076
148H3122 148H3124 148H3126 148H3128
FIA 20 D STR 148H3086
FIA 20 A STR 148H3098
FIA 20 FPT STR 148H3116
FIA 20 SOC STR 148H3110

FIA 25 D ANG 148H3053

FIA 25 A ANG 148H3065
FIA 25 FPT ANG 148H3083
FIA 25 SOC ANG 148H3077
148H3123 148H3125 148H3127 148H3129
FIA 25 D STR 148H3087
FIA 25 A STR 148H3099
FIA 25 FPT STR 148H3117
FIA 25 SOC STR 148H3111

FIA 32 D ANG 148H3054

FIA 32 A ANG 148H3066
FIA 32 FPT ANG 148H3084
FIA 32 SOC ANG 148H3078
148H3123 148H3125 148H3127 148H3129
FIA 32 D STR 148H3088
FIA 32 A STR 148H3100
FIA 32 FPT STR 148H3118
FIA 32 SOC STR 148H3112

FIA 40 D ANG 148H3055

FIA 40 A ANG 148H3067
FIA 40 SOC ANG 148H3079
148H3123 148H3125 148H3127 148H3129
FIA 40 D STR 148H3089
FIA 40 A STR 148H3101
FIA 40 SOC STR 148H3113

D = Butt-weld DIN
FIA 50 D ANG 148H3056
A = Butt-weld ANSI
FIA 50 A ANG 148H3068
SOC = Socket welding
FPT = Inside pipe thread FIA 50 SOC ANG 148H3080
148H3157 148H3130 148H3138 148H3144
FIA 50 D STR 148H3090
ANG = Angle-way FIA 50 A STR 148H3102
STR = Straight-way FIA 50 SOC STR 148H3114

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Ordering Code number

Type Filter Element Filter Element Filter Element
Without
150µ 250µ 500µ
Filter Element
100 mesh 72 mesh 38 mesh
FIA 65 D ANG 148H3057
FIA 65 A ANG 148H3069
148H3131 148H3139 148H3145
FIA 65 D STR 148H3091
FIA 65 A STR 148H3103

FIA 80 D ANG 148H3058

FIA 80 A ANG 148H3070
148H3119 148H3120 148H3121
FIA 80 D STR 148H3092
FIA 80 A STR 148H3104

FIA 100 D ANG 148H3059

FIA 100 A ANG 148H3071
148H3132 148H3140 148H3146
FIA 100 D STR 148H3093
FIA 100 A STR 148H3105

FIA 125 D ANG 148H3060

FIA 125 A ANG 148H3072
148H3133 148H3141 148H3147
FIA 125 D STR 148H3094
FIA 125 A STR 148H3106

FIA 150 D ANG 148H3061

FIA 150 A ANG 148H3073
148H3134 148H3142 148H3148
FIA 150 D STR 148H3095
FIA 150 A STR 148H3107
D = Butt-weld DIN
FIA 200 D ANG 148H3062
A = Butt-weld ANSI
FIA 200 A ANG 148H3074
148H3135 148H3143 148H3149
ANG = Angle-way FIA 200 D STR 148H3096
STR = Straight-way FIA 200 A STR 148H3108

Accessories
Part Accessory for Code number
FIA 50 2464+595
Magnet insert FIA 65-100 2464+596
FIA 125-200 2464+597

Part Accessory for Code number

FIA 50 148H3150
FIA 65 148H3151
FIA 80 148H3152
Filter bag FIA 100 148H3153
FIA 125 148H3154
FIA 150 148H3155
FIA 200 148H3156

Part Accessory for Code number

Purge valve
complete, blind FIA 50 - 200 2412+634
nut and gasket

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