Strainers are installed in pipe lines ahead of meters,
pumps, valves, etc., to protect such equipment against
intrusion of pipe scale, welding spatter and other
foreign material. The use of the proper size strainer
together with a basket of suitable mesh pays dividends
in reduced maintenance on mechanisms which are in
contact with flowing liquids.
When it is known that comparatively large amounts
of lint or iron oxide are present in a stream, a large
strainer should be used as these materials clog up
basket screens rapidly-especially if resins, gums or
varnishes are also present.
Larger size foreign matter such as pebbles, welding
beads, etc., should be removed at frequent intervals
to prevent their abrasive action from damaging the
basket screen.
Strainers are available in sizes 3” to 6” for maximum
working pressures to 300 psi (2068 kPa). There is
a Strainer of the proper size and pressure rating to
accommodate the full line of Flow Meters
