Steam, strainers and equipment protection
Basket strainer
Capturing debris to protect downstream equipment
Specialist selection guide
What should be reviewed before selecting this product?
A basket strainer provides a large debris basket for liquid lines and higher holding capacity. Open-area ratio, pressure loss, loaded-basket weight and removal clearance must be considered.
Technical selection path
- 1
Define flow and particle size
- 2
Check open area and pressure loss
- 3
Estimate holding volume and service interval
- 4
Provide basket-removal clearance
- 5
Assess duplex arrangement for continuous flow
Key strengths
- Higher debris-holding capacity
- Low clean-screen pressure loss
- Direct basket access
Selection limitations
- Not a usual choice for gas or steam
- Needs vertical service clearance
- Cover removal requires depressurisation
Typical applications
Where can this option be considered?
- Liquid pump suction
- Cooling-water lines
- Processes with higher debris load
Reference standards
A standard does not replace the project specification
Common technical questions
Concise answers before enquiry
When is a duplex strainer needed?
When flow cannot stop for cleaning, a two-basket changeover arrangement can be considered.
Why is screen-to-pipe area ratio important?
More free area reduces screen velocity and pressure loss and can extend the interval between cleaning.
Upstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instruments
Mesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
Initial review sheet
Technical attributes to review
Final values must come from project specifications, calculations and manufacturer data. This table defines the information scope.
FamilyPipeline strainers and filters
Main groupSteam, strainers and equipment protection
Materials to evaluateCast iron, Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Plastic
Connections to evaluateFlanged, Threaded, Socket
Typical mediaLiquid, Steam and gas, Water
Relevant industriesOil and gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Power generation, Water and utilities
Reference standardsASME B16.34 · API 598
Enquiry checklist
Include this information with your request
Mesh and perforation
Pressure drop
Holding capacity
Cleaning arrangement
Screen type and material
Before substitution
A matching name does not guarantee interchangeability
Installation dimensions, pressure rating, wetted materials, sealing design, construction standard, testing and documentation must be checked independently.
Adjacent types
Other options in this family
Final technical approval is required
This page is educational and intended for initial screening. Final selection must be approved against project requirements, actual service conditions and manufacturer documentation.
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