SAND TRAP

LOUVERS
SAND TRAP LOUVERS

SAND TRAP LOUVERS

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STL - 100 STL SERIES

STL SERIES [STL - 100, STL - 110, STL - 120, STL - 130]

Pressure Drop

STL - 100 STL - 110

General construction as type STL - 100 but frame and
Sand Trap Louvers are generally used as prefilter for blades are built from mill finish aluminum sheet.
fresh air intake of Air Handling Units (AHU), Package
Air Conditioning Units (PACU), Roof Top Fresh Air Units STL - 120
(RTFAU) for Air Conditioning Systems and for Fresh Air General construction as type STL - 100 but frame and
Intake in manufacturing plants. These louvers are able blades are built from extruded aluminum profiles.
to seperate sand and large dust particles even in case of
high dust concentrations. The vertically arranged blade STL - 130
sections and holes for sand drainage ensure that the sand General construction as type STL - 100 but frame and
trap louver is self cleaning and maintenance free. It is blades are built from stainless steel sheet Grade 304.
designed to separate large particles of sand and dust from
airstream at low velocities, thus avoiding excessive dust Optional: Frame and blades from stainless steel Grade
loading of conventional filters. It is not intended as a 316 or 316L.
substitute for conventional filters.

Construction Standards Additional Options

Frame: *Code Z: Painted to RAL (epoxy coated).

Gauge 16 (1.5mm thk.) from formed galvanized steel sheet. *Code I: Insect screen in galvanized steel 1 x 1 x 0.4mm.
*Code T: Bird screen in stainless steel 5 x 5 x 0.7mm.
Blades:
Gauge 18 (1.2mm thick) formed galvanized steel sheet.

Screen:
Galvanized steel bird screen 12 x 12 x 1mm fixed behind the
SAND TRAP LOUVERS

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blades. Please note that Pressure Drop Data is obtained
from AMCA Test without bird screen. Pressure drop of
bird screen is additive and to be caculated separately.

Minimum Size:
150 x 150mm ( 6in x 6in ) - Neck Size.
Catalog ID: STL - 100 April 28, 2018
Maximum Size:
2500 x 1200mm as single section (Neck Size). SAFID certifies that the Sand Trap Louver shown herein is SAFID certifies that the Sand Trap Louver shown herein is
2500 x 2500mm will be single module with 2 sections licensed tobear the AMCA Seal for Model STL - 100. The licensed tobear the AMCA Seal for Model STL - 100. The
ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed in ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed in
vertical blades and with sand chute between. accordance with AMCA Publication accordance with AMCA Publication
511 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified 511 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified
Ratings Program. Ratings Program.
Consult SAFID for multiple section assembly details. The AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to Air Performance The AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to Air Performance
Ratings and Wind Driven Sand Rejection. Ratings and Wind Driven Sand Rejection.
Test Information Test Information
Tested for air performance Figure 5.5 and Sand Rejection Figure Tested for air performance Figure 5.5 and Sand Rejection Figure
5.12 inaccordance with ANSI / AMCA Standard 500-L-12. 5.12 inaccordance with ANSI / AMCA Standard 500-L-12. Catalog ID: STL - 100 April 28, 2018

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STL SERIES [STL - 100, STL - 110, STL - 120, STL - 130] STL SERIES [STL - 100, STL - 110, STL - 120, STL - 130]

Free Area Chart (Sq. Ft.) Sand Filtration Performance Data

Wind Driven Sand at 22 m/s.

Simulated wind velocity in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-L.
Outer Frame Size (W1 Inches) Tested for Sand Rejection Effectiveness as per ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-L.

16 24 28 36 40 48 52 60 64 68 76 84 88 92 100 104 AMCA Test Figure 5.12

16 0.31 0.47 0.62 0.78 0.94 1.09 1.25 1.40 1.56 1.72 1.87 2.03 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.65

24 0.53 0.79 1.05 1.32 1.58 1.85 2.11 2.37 2.64 2.90 3.16 3.43 3.69 3.96 4.22 4.48 Sand Rejection Effectiveness of Louver

28 0.64 0.95 1.27 1.59 1.91 2.22 2.54 2.86 3.18 3.49 3.81 4.13 4.45 4.76 5.08 5.40
Sand Particles Grade in Free Area Velocity Sand Rejection Louver
Penetration Class
36 0.85 1.28 1.70 2.13 2.55 2.98 3.40 3.83 4.25 4.68 5.10 5.53 5.95 6.38 6.80 7.23 Microns (μm) (m/s) Effectiveness (%)

40 0.96 1.44 1.92 2.39 2.87 3.35 3.83 4.31 4.79 5.27 5.75 6.23 6.71 7.18 7.66 8.14
Outer Frame Size (H1 Inches)

1.000 79.65 C
48 1.17 1.76 2.35 2.93 3.52 4.43 4.69 5.28 5.87 6.45 7.04 7.63 8.21 8.80 9.39 9.97
2.500 50.57 D
52 1.28 1.92 2.56 3.20 3.84 4.48 5.12 5.76 6.40 7.05 7.69 8.33 8.97 9.61 10.25 10.89 76 - 699
4.000 14.02 D
60 1.39 2.08 2.78 3.47 4.17 4.86 5.55 6.25 6.94 7.64 8.33 9.03 9.72 10.41 11.11 11.80
5.500 4.87 D
64 1.50 2.24 2.99 3.74 4.49 5.24 5.98 6.73 7.48 8.23 8.98 9.73 10.47 11.22 11.97 12.72
7.000 3.48 D
68 1.60 2.41 3.21 4.01 4.81 5.61 6.42 7.22 8.02 8.82 9.62 10.42 11.23 12.03 12.83 13.63

76 1.82 2.73 3.64 4.55 5.46 6.37 7.28 8.19 9.10 10.01 10.91 11.82 12.73 13.64 14.55 15.46

84 2.03 3.05 4.07 5.09 6.10 7.12 8.14 9.15 10.17 11.19 12.21 13.22 14.24 15.26 16.28 17.29

88 2.14 3.21 4.28 5.36 6.43 7.50 8.57 9.64 10.71 11.78 12.85 13.92 14.99 16.07 17.14 18.21

92 2.25 3.37 4.50 5.62 6.75 7.87 9.00 10.12 11.25 12.37 13.50 14.62 15.75 16.87 18.00 19.12

Effectiveness (%)
100 2.46 3.70 4.93 6.16 7.39 8.63 9.86 11.09 12.32 13.56 14.79 16.02 17.25 18.49 19.72 20.95

104 2.57 3.86 5.15 6.43 7.72 9.00 10.29 11.58 12.86 14.15 15.44 16.72 18.01 19.29 20.58 21.87
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NOTE
See Table 1 on page 13 for the equivalent neck size (W x H).

Free Area Velocity (m/s)

SAFID certifies that the Sand Trap Louver shown herein is SAFID certifies that the Sand Trap Louver shown herein is
licensed tobear the AMCA Seal for Model STL - 100. The licensed tobear the AMCA Seal for Model STL - 100. The
ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed in ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed in
accordance with AMCA Publication accordance with AMCA Publication
511 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified 511 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified
Ratings Program. Ratings Program.
The AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to Air Performance The AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to Air Performance
Ratings and Wind Driven Sand Rejection. Ratings and Wind Driven Sand Rejection.
Test Information Test Information
Tested for air performance Figure 5.5 and Sand Rejection Figure Tested for air performance Figure 5.5 and Sand Rejection Figure
5.12 inaccordance with ANSI / AMCA Standard 500-L-12. Catalog ID: STL - 100 April 28, 2018 5.12 inaccordance with ANSI / AMCA Standard 500-L-12. Catalog ID: STL - 100 April 28, 2018

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STL SERIES [STL - 100, STL - 110, STL - 120, STL - 130] STL SERIES [STL - 100, STL - 110, STL - 120, STL - 130]

Sand Filtration Performance Data Sand Filtration Performance Data

Wind Driven Sand at 11 m/s. Wind Driven Sand at 7 m/s.

Simulated wind velocity in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-L. Simulated wind velocity in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-L.
Tested for Sand Rejection Effectiveness as per ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-L. Tested for Sand Rejection Effectiveness as per ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-L.

AMCA Test Figure 5.12 AMCA Test Figure 5.12

Sand Rejection Effectiveness of Louver Sand Rejection Effectiveness of Louver

Sand Particles Grade in Free Area Velocity Sand Rejection Louver Sand Particles Grade in Free Area Velocity Sand Rejection Louver
Penetration Class Penetration Class
Microns (μm) (m/s) Effectiveness (%) Microns (μm) (m/s) Effectiveness (%)

1.000 83.91 B 1.000 86.96 B

2.500 53.72 D 2.500 57.10 D

76 - 699 76-699
4.000 20.17 D 4.000 33.31 D

5.500 6.17 D 5.500 13.20 D

7.000 4.59 D 7.000 6.76 D

Effectiveness (%)
Effectiveness (%)
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Free Area Velocity (m/s) Free Area Velocity (m/s)

SAFID certifies that the Sand Trap Louver shown herein is SAFID certifies that the Sand Trap Louver shown herein is
licensed tobear the AMCA Seal for Model STL - 100. The licensed tobear the AMCA Seal for Model STL - 100. The
ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed in ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed in
accordance with AMCA Publication accordance with AMCA Publication
511 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified 511 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified
Ratings Program. Ratings Program.
The AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to Air Performance The AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to Air Performance
Ratings and Wind Driven Sand Rejection. Ratings and Wind Driven Sand Rejection.
Test Information Test Information
Tested for air performance Figure 5.5 and Sand Rejection Figure Tested for air performance Figure 5.5 and Sand Rejection Figure
5.12 inaccordance with ANSI / AMCA Standard 500-L-12. Catalog ID: STL - 100 April 28, 2018 5.12 inaccordance with ANSI / AMCA Standard 500-L-12. Catalog ID: STL - 100 April 28, 2018

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STL SERIES [STL - 100, STL - 110, STL - 120, STL - 130] STL SERIES [STL - 100, STL - 110, STL - 120, STL - 130]

Construction - Dimension and Details

Selection Example
Table 1

For normal operation condition the sand trap louvers

1 - Casing 2 - Blade 3 - Bird Screen (optional) 4 - Drain Hole Outer Frame Size (in.) Neck Size (mm) should be selected for a maximum free area velocity
of 600 feet per minute (FPM).
W1 x H1 WxH
Example:
16 x 16 300 x 300
Vertical Section Horizontal Section
Given:
20 x 20 400 x 400
Airflow: 2658 CFM
Assumed free area velocity: 600 FPM
24 x 24 500 x 500

28 x 28 600 x 600 Calculate for free area, neck size and pressure
drop.
32 x 32 700 x 700 1. Free Area = 2658 CFM / 600 FPM = 4.43 ft².
2. From Free Area Chart the outer frame size is
36 x 36 800 x 800 48in x 48in ( W1 x H1 ).
3. From Table 1 neck size is 1100mm x 1100mm
40 x 40 900 x 900
( W x H ).
4. Pressure drop = 0.151 in. W.G. (38Pa).
44 x 44 1000 x 1000

48 x 48 1100 x 1100 Note:

For optional screens the pressure drop is
52 x 52 1200 x 1200 additive and to be calculated separately.

56 x 56 1300 x 1300
Order Example
60 x 60 1400 x 1400

64 x 64 1500 x 1500
Product Code: STL-100 - a - aaa x aaa
68 x 68 1600 x 1600
Single Module with Sand Chute Multiple Module with Sand Chute STL-100
72 x 72 1700 x 1700
STL-110
76 x 76 1800 x 1800 STL-120

80 x 80 1900 x 1900 STL-130

84 x 84 2000 x 2000 With Optional Extras:

88 x 88 2100 x 2100 Z = Painted to RAL (epoxy coated)

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92 x 92 2200 x 2200 I = Insect Screen in galvanized

96 x 96 2300 x 2300 T = Bird Screen in stainless steel

100 x 100 2400 x 2400

Sizes
104 x 104 2500 x 2500

Ordering:
Make : SAFID
Type : STL-100 - 500 x 500
Qty. : 1

Catalog ID: STL - 100 April 28, 2018 Catalog ID: STL - 100 April 28, 2018

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