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Medium-Pressure Iron and Steel Y-Strainers
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- Max. Pressure for Water, Oil, and Inert Gas:
Iron: 600 psi @ 100° F
Steel: 700 psi @ 100° F
Max. Pressure for Steam:
Iron: 450 psi @ 650° F
Steel: 300 psi @ 400° F - Temp. Range:
Iron: -20° to 650° F
Steel: -20° to 400° F
Made of rugged iron or steel, these strainers provide excellent strength and durability. Install them prior to valves, pumps, and nozzles to protect sensitive equipment from damage caused by debris. They are designed for medium-pressure applications. Strainers are for use in noncorrosive environments. They have a threaded drain with a plug that provides access to the screen without disconnecting your line.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Strainers | Replacement Screens | ||||||||||||
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Pipe Size | Thread Type | Lg. | Ht. | Plug Pipe Size | Material | Screen Material | Screen OD | Screen Lg. | Choose a Screen Opening Size | Each | Each | ||
With Perforated Screen | |||||||||||||
1/2 | NPT | 2 1/2" | 2 5/16" | 1/4 | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 11/16" | 1 5/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | |
3/4 | NPT | 3 1/8" | 2 3/4" | 1/4 | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 7/8" | 1 11/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 | NPT | 3 9/16" | 3 5/8" | 1/2 | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 3/16" | 2" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/4 | NPT | 4 1/8" | 3 7/8" | 1/2 | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 3/8" | 2 1/4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2 | NPT | 4 3/4" | 4 3/8" | 1/2 | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 11/16" | 2 11/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 | NPT | 5 1/2" | 5 1/16" | 1/2 | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 2 1/8" | 3 1/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3 | NPT | 8 1/16" | 7 1/2" | 1/2 | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 3 1/4" | 4 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Temperature High-Pressure Steel Y-Strainers
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- Max. Pressure for Water, Oil, and Inert Gas: 1,400 psi @ 100° F
Max. Pressure for Steam: 600 psi @ 800° F - Temp. Range: -20° to 800° F
With a higher temperature rating than other strainers, these can handle applications reaching 800° F. Install them prior to valves, pumps, and nozzles to catch debris in your pipeline and protect sensitive equipment. Strainers are designed for high-pressure applications. They are steel for excellent strength and durability. Strainers are for use in noncorrosive environments. They have a threaded drain with a plug that provides access to the screen without disconnecting your line.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Strainers | Replacement Screens | |||||||||||
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Pipe Size | Thread Type | Lg. | Ht. | Plug Pipe Size | Screen Material | Screen OD | Screen Lg. | Choose a Screen Opening Size | Each | Each | ||
With Perforated Screen | ||||||||||||
1/2 | NPT | 2 15/16" | 3 3/16" | 1/4 | 304 Stainless Steel | 5/8" | 1 13/32" | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | |
3/4 | NPT | 3 11/16" | 3 3/4" | 3/8 | 304 Stainless Steel | 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 | NPT | 4 9/16" | 5 1/2" | 3/8 | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 5/32" | 2 13/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2 | NPT | 5 9/16" | 5 15/16" | 3/4 | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 5/8" | 3 7/32" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 | NPT | 6 15/16" | 7 15/16" | 1 | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 31/32" | 4 3/8" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
High-Pressure Steel Y-Strainers
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- Maximum Pressure for Water, Oil, and Inert Gas: 3,700psi @ 100° F
- Temperature Range: 0° to 450° F
Prevent debris from entering valves, pumps, nozzles, and other sensitive equipment in high-pressure applications. Strainers are steel, which provides excellent strength and durability. They are for use in noncorrosive environments. All have a bolt-on drain cover that provides access to the screen without disconnecting your line.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Large-Particle Suction Strainers
- For Use With: Water
- Max. Temp.: Not Rated
Strainers have a heavy duty construction to withstand a high suction force and wide openings to trap large debris. Commonly used with reservoirs and tanks, they filter particles before they enter your system.
NPSM (National Pipe Straight Mechanical) threads are compatible with NPT threads.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Ht. | Dia. | Screen Material | Screen Opening Size | Each | ||
Zinc-Plated Steel Connection | |||||||||
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A | 3/4 | NPSM | Female | 6 1/4" | 1 5/8" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/16" | 0000000 | 000000 |
A | 1 | NPSM | Female | 6 1/4" | 1 5/8" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000 |
A | 1 1/2 | NPSM | Female | 4 5/8" | 5" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 000000 | 00000 |
A | 1 1/2 | NPSM | Female | 6 15/16" | 2 1/4" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 0000000 | 00000 |
A | 2 | NPSM | Female | 4 5/8" | 6" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 000000 | 00000 |
A | 2 | NPSM | Female | 7 1/8" | 2 3/4" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 0000000 | 00000 |
A | 2 1/2 | NPSM | Female | 4 1/8" | 5 15/16" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 000000 | 00000 |
A | 3 | NPSM | Female | 5 5/8" | 7" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 000000 | 00000 |
A | 3 | NPSM | Female | 9 7/8" | 4" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 0000000 | 00000 |
A | 4 | NPSM | Female | 5 5/8" | 7" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 000000 | 00000 |
A | 4 | NPSM | Female | 9 7/8" | 5" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 0000000 | 00000 |
A | 6 | NPSM | Female | 9 5/8" | 9" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 1" | 000000 | 00000 |
A | 8 | NPSM | Female | 11 7/16" | 11 1/16" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 1" | 000000 | 000000 |
B | 2 | NPSM | Female | 3 11/16" | 5" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 1" | 0000000 | 00000 |
B | 3 | NPSM | Female | 4 9/16" | 6" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 1 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 |
B | 4 | NPSM | Female | 4 9/16" | 7" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 1 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 |
B | 6 | NPSM | Female | 10 1/8" | 9 3/16" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 2 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |
C | 1 1/2 | NPSM | Female | 1 7/8" | 9 3/8" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 5/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
C | 2 | NPSM | Female | 1 7/8" | 9 3/8" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 5/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
C | 3 | NPSM | Female | 3 5/8" | 11 13/16" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 5/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
D | 1 1/2 | NPSM | Female | 2 7/16" | 9 3/8" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 00000000 | 00000 |
D | 2 | NPSM | Female | 2 7/16" | 9 3/8" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 3/8" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Suction Strainers
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- For Use With: See Table
- Max. Temp.:
Styles A and B: 225° F
Styles C, D, and F: 270° F
Style E: 200° F (For Use with Oil); 270° F (For Use with Oil and Diesel Fuel)
Commonly used with reservoirs and tanks, these strainers filter particles before they enter your system.
Strainers with steel connection are stronger than strainers with aluminum and nylon connections.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Ht. | Dia. | Screen Material | Screen Mesh Size | Each | ||
For Use With Oil | |||||||||
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Steel Connection | |||||||||
C | 1/4 | NPT | Female | 2" | 1 13/16" | 304 Stainless Steel | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Slimline Suction Strainers
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- For Use With: Oil and Diesel Fuel
- Max. Temp.: 210° F
Designed for installation through a tank wall, these strainers have a narrow diameter. You can install them at the top of a tank for connection to a standpipe. They're often used in hydraulic systems to filter particles before they enter your system. Strainers have a steel connection for good strength and durability. The tank connection is male and the pipe connection is female.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Inlet | Outlet | |||||||||||
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Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Ht. | Hex Size | Connection Material | Screen Material | Screen Mesh Size | Each | |
1 | NPT | Male | 1/2 | NPT | Female | 5 3/8" | 1 1/2" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1 | NPT | Male | 1/2 | NPT | Female | 5 3/8" | 1 1/2" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 200 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4 | NPT | Male | 3/4 | NPT | Female | 7 1/2" | 1 13/16" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/4 | NPT | Male | 3/4 | NPT | Female | 7 1/2" | 1 13/16" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 200 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2 | NPT | Male | 1 1/4 | NPT | Female | 10" | 2 9/16" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 | NPT | Male | 1 1/4 | NPT | Female | 10" | 2 9/16" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 200 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3 | NPT | Male | 2 | NPT | Female | 10 5/16" | 3 1/4" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 | NPT | Male | 2 | NPT | Female | 10 5/16" | 3 1/4" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 200 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1 1/2 | NPT | Male | 1 | NPT | Female | 8 5/16" | 2" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2 | NPT | Male | 1 | NPT | Female | 8 5/16" | 2" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 200 | 000000000 | 00000 |
4 | NPT | Male | 3 | NPT | Female | 11 5/16" | 4 5/8" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 | |
4 | NPT | Male | 3 | NPT | Female | 11 5/16" | 4 5/8" | Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | 200 | 000000000 | 000000 |