The Caleffi NA549150AM is a 4-in-1 combination hydraulic, air, dirt and magnetic separator with 6" ANSI B16.5 Class 150 flanged connections, rated for 484 gpm at a maximum working pressure of 150 psi. It installs between the heat source circuit and the distribution circuits of a hydronic heating or chilled water system to provide hydraulic, air, dirt and magnetic separation.
Caleffi specifies this series for hydronic heating and chilled water systems containing a primary production circuit with its own pump and a secondary user circuit with one or more distribution pumps, where pump interaction would otherwise cause abnormal variations in circuit flow rates and pressures. Caleffi states the separator should be sized to the greater of the primary or secondary circuit flow rate; this model is rated for 484 gpm. Source: 01249/22 NA, Operating principle and Hydraulic characteristics. The NA-prefix vessel is ASME Section VIII stamped and National Board registered, as stated under Agency approval.
Key Features
Primary/Secondary Hydraulic Decoupling
A low pressure-loss zone lets the boiler circuit and the distribution circuits operate independently, so neither pump interferes with the other. Rated for 484 gpm.
Air Separation to Micro-Bubble Level
A stainless steel or HDPE coalescing element releases entrained air down to micro-bubble size and vents it automatically, achieving 100% removal to micro-bubble level.
Dirt Separation to 5 Micron
The same internal element and the vessel's low-velocity volume capture non-ferrous particulate down to 5 µm (0.2 mil), collecting it clear of the flow stream.
Neodymium Magnetic Ferrous Capture
A rare-earth magnet assembly sited outside the flow path removes magnetite and other ferrous debris with up to 100% efficiency and no added pressure drop, delivering 2-1/2 times the ferrous removal of a standard air and dirt separator.
ASME Section VIII Code Stamped
Designed and built to Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, National Board registered and CRN registered, stamped for 150 psi working pressure with the ASME U stamp.
ANSI B16.5 Class 150 Flanged Ports
Raised-face flanged connections simplify installation and removal on large-diameter mains and carry the full rated flow of the vessel.
Technical Specifications
| Product Line | SEP4 |
| Series | NA549_M |
| Connection Size | 6" |
| Connection Type | ANSI Flange |
| Connection Style | Flanged |
| Separation Functions | Hydraulic, air, dirt and magnetic separation (4-in-1) |
| Rated Flow | 484 gpm |
| Fluid Volume | 23.0 gal |
| Air Separation Efficiency | 100% removal to micro-bubble level |
| Particle Separation Capacity | 5 µm (0.2 mil) |
| Ferrous Impurity Separation | Up to 100% removal |
| Magnet Type | Neodymium rare-earth |
| Maximum Working Pressure | 150 psi (10 bar) |
| Vessel Working Temperature Range | 32 - 270 °F (0 - 132 °C) |
| Suitable Fluids | Water and non-hazardous glycol solution to 50% |
| Body Material | Epoxy resin painted steel |
| Internal Element Material | 300 series stainless steel |
| Flange Standard | ANSI B16.5 Class 150 RF |
| Drain Valve Connection | 1-1/4" NPT Female |
| Insulation | Not available in this size |
| Magnet Assembly Part Number | 49684A |
| ASME Code Stamp | Section VIII, Division 1; National Board registered; ASME U stamp at 150 psi |
| CRN | Registered |
| Product Weight | 235 lb |
Specifications on this page are taken from Caleffi North America technical brochure 01249/22 NA and the associated submittal and installation documents linked below. Last verified July 2026.
Documentation
Design Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Caleffi NA549150AM do in a hydronic system?
The Caleffi NA549150AM is a 4-in-1 combination hydraulic, air, dirt and magnetic separator with 6" ANSI B16.5 Class 150 flanged connections. It creates a low pressure-loss zone between the boiler circuit and the distribution circuits so that each pump works only against its own loop, which eliminates pump conflict without relying on closely spaced tees. It is rated for 484 gpm and holds 23.0 gallons.
How does the Caleffi NA549150AM differ from a plain hydraulic separator?
A plain hydraulic separator performs one function. The NA549150AM performs four in a single vessel: hydraulic separation, air separation to micro-bubble level, dirt separation to 5 microns, and magnetic capture of ferrous impurities. Caleffi rates the magnetic function at 2-1/2 times the ferrous removal performance of a standard air and dirt separator.
What flow rate is the Caleffi NA549150AM rated for?
Caleffi rates the 6" NA549150AM at 484 gpm with a fluid volume of 23.0 gallons. A hydraulic separator should be sized to the greater of the primary or secondary circuit design flow rate, not to the pipe size alone.
Is the Caleffi NA549150AM ASME code stamped?
Yes. The NA549150AM is designed and built in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, tagged and registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, and stamped for 150 psi working pressure with the ASME U stamp. It is also CRN registered for Canadian projects.
Does the Caleffi NA549150AM come with insulation?
No. Caleffi does not offer a pre-formed insulation shell for flanged separators in sizes 5" through 14". Insulation for these vessels is field-fabricated.
- Type:
- Hydraulic Separator
- Separation Functions:
- Hydraulic + Air + Dirt + Magnetic
- Product Line:
- SEP4
- Series:
- NA549_M
- Connection Style:
- Flanged
- ASME Code Stamped:
- Yes
- CRN Registered:
- Yes
- Insulation Included:
- No
- Connection Type:
- ANSI Flange
- Connection Size:
- 6 inch
- Max Operating Pressure:
- 150 psi
