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	Strainer Type Strainer Type


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	Connection Style Connection Style

Threaded

Socket Connect

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	For Use With For Use With

	Height Height

	Screen Material Screen Material

Stainless Steel

Plastic

	Color Color

	Black		Dark Gray
	Clear		White
	Light Gray		Orange
	Blue		Yellow
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	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Screen Mesh Size Screen Mesh Size

100

120

200

	For Reducing For Reducing

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Mesh Size Mesh Size

	Diameter Diameter

	Thread Type Thread Type

NPT

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Removes Particle Size Down To Removes Particle Size Down To

Less than 100 microns

100 to 199 microns

200 to 249 microns

250 to 499 microns

500 microns or greater

	Construction Construction

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure

	Screen Construction Screen Construction

Mesh

Perforated

	Gender Gender

Female

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About Filter Bags

PVC Y-Strainers

Polypropylene Y-Strainers

CPVC Y-Strainers

Made of CPVC, these lightweight strainers have excellent corrosion resistance and withstand higher temperatures than all of our other plastic Y-strainers.

High-Capacity Plastic Y-Strainers

A wide two-piece body holds more debris than other plastic Y-strainers. The body comes apart for easy cleaning without disconnecting your line.

Compact Plastic Y-Strainers

Small in size, these strainers fit into tight spaces. They are made of lightweight Noryl PPO, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.

Clear-View Inline Strainers

These strainers are clear so you can monitor debris collecting in the screen.

Plastic Basket Strainers

PVC Basket Strainers

PVC strainers withstand temperatures up to 140° F.

Polyester Basket Strainers

Polyester strainers withstand temperatures up to 120° F.

CPVC Basket Strainers

CPVC can handle higher temperatures than PVC and polyester. Use for applications up to 180° F.

Easy-Swap Plastic Basket Strainers

No need to shut down your operation to service your strainer—these have two baskets so you can divert flow to one basket while you work on the other.

Plastic and Rubber Mesh

Plastic Mesh Discs

Convenient for inline filtering, use these discs in pipe and tubing.

Plastic Mesh

This wear-resistant nylon mesh has openings that meet an exact size tolerance, providing accurate, consistent results in filtering and sifting applications.

Chemical-Resistant Plastic Mesh

Use with acetone, citric acid, ethyl alcohol.

Rigid Plastic Mesh

Use this stiff mesh to contain, reinforce, separate, or protect materials.

Moisture-Resistant Plastic Mesh

Even when wet, this mesh stays strong.

Rigid High-Temperature Plastic Mesh

Contain, reinforce, separate, or protect materials with this stiff mesh. It is often used in ovens and dryers and can be used with food and beverages.

High-Temperature Plastic Mesh

Made of FDA-listed materials, this mesh withstands temperatures up to 475° F.

UV-Resistant Plastic Mesh

Use in outdoor applications.

Plastic Mesh Sample Packs

Keep a convenient range of mesh sizes on hand.

Porous PTFE Film

Shield vents on electronic and automotive equipment, such as cell phone microphones, from water, dirt, and debris without blocking them entirely.

Porous PTFE Adhesive-Back Discs

Stick these discs onto breather and other circular vents to guard against water and dirt without obstructing flow.

Filter Bags for Water

Filter Bags for 5-Gallon Pails

Strain small batches of water with these bags that are sized to fit a 5-gallon pail.

Filter Bags for Water

Use these bags with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from your water line.

High-Purity Filter Bags for Water

Also known as absolute-rated filter bags, these remove 99% of particles.

Long-Life Filter Bags for Water

Replace your filter bags less frequently—these have greater debris-holding capacity than standard filter bags.

Tie-On Filter Bags for Water

A drawstring at the opening allows you to tie these filter bags directly to your pipe or hose.

Slip-On Filter Bags for Water

These filter bags wrap around pipe or hose and secure with a clamp or band.

Thread-On Filter Bags for Water

Use a threaded adapter with one of these bags to filter water from a threaded pipeline.

Filter Bags for Petroleum Oil and Organic Solvents

Tie-On Filter Bags for Petroleum
Oil and Organic Solvents

A drawstring at the opening allows you to tie these filter bags directly to your pipe or hose.

Filter Bags for Petroleum Oil and Organic Solvents

Use with a filter bag housing.

Thread-On Filter Bags for
Petroleum Oil and Organic Solvents

Use a threaded adapter with one of these bags to filter liquids from a threaded pipeline.

Slip-On Filter Bags for Petroleum
Oil and Organic Solvents

These filter bags wrap around pipe or hose and secure with a clamp or band.

Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acids, and Alkalies

Filter Bags for Organic Acids,
Mineral Acids, and Alkalies

Use with a filter bag housing.

High-Purity Filter Bags for Organic
Acids, Mineral Acids, and Alkalies

Also known as absolute-rated filter bags, these remove 92% of particles. Use with a filter bag housing.

Long-Life Filter Bags for Organic
Acids, Mineral Acids, and Alkalies

Replace your filter bags less frequently—these have greater debris-holding capacity than standard filter bags. Use with a filter bag housing.

Thread-On Filter Bags for Organic
Acids, Mineral Acids, and Alkalies

Use a threaded adapter with one of these bags to filter liquids from a threaded pipeline.

Slip-On Filter Bags for Organic
Acids, Mineral Acids, and Alkalies

These filter bags wrap around pipe or hose and secure with a clamp or band.

Filter Bags for Food and Beverage

Made of FDA-listed materials, these bags are suitable for contact with food and beverage.

Filter Cartridges for Reducing Rust, Particles, and Sediment in Water

Filter Cartridges for Reducing Rust,
Particles, and Sediment in Water

Withstands temperatures up to 175° F.

Plastic Round Parts Baskets

These baskets have a fine nylon mesh construction and plastic frame.

Acid-Resistant Plastic Round Parts Baskets

Made of polypropylene, these baskets withstand most acids and chemicals.

Plumbing Fixtures and Drains

Plastic Floor Drains

These drains are an economical alternative to iron floor drains.

Roof Drain Grates

Roof Drains

Sink Drains

Storage and Waste Containers

Strainers for Pails

Strainers for Drums

Sealing and Coating

Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE Gaskets
with Screen for Quick-Clamp Tube Fittings

Offering excellent resistance to detergents, hydraulic fluid, and salts, these PTFE gaskets have a corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel screen to provide inline straining.

Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE Gaskets with
Perforations for Quick-Clamp Tube Fittings

These chemical-resistant gaskets have a perforated plate that filters, separates, and strains liquids or dry materials in your line.

Can-Sized Paint Strainers

The elastic on these strainers stretches to fit around the top of a one- or five-gallon container. Pour paint through them and remove to strain out lumps, flakes, and dust.

Cone Paint and Resin Strainers

Pour paint, lacquer, and resin through these strainers to remove lumps, flakes, dust, and other contaminants for a high-quality finish.

About Filter Bags

Plastic Y-Strainers

PVC Y-Strainers

Polypropylene Y-Strainers

CPVC Y-Strainers

High-Capacity Plastic Y-Strainers