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	Material Material

Plastic

Stainless Steel

	Environment Environment

Food and Beverage

Sanitary

	For Reducing For Reducing

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Trade Size Trade Size

	Removes Particle Size Down To Removes Particle Size Down To

Less than 50 microns

50 to 99 microns

100 to 249 microns

	Height Height

	Diameter Diameter

5 1/2"

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

FDA Compliant

NSF/ANSI

	Construction Construction

	Felt

	Valve Body Material Valve Body Material

Stainless Steel

Brass

Plastic

	Maximum Flow Rate Maximum Flow Rate

	Seam Construction Seam Construction

Sewn

Seamless

	Strainer Type Strainer Type


T	Magnetic

	Connection Style Connection Style

Quick Clamp

Threaded

	Inlet Pipe Size Inlet Pipe Size

	Float Material Float Material

Stainless Steel

Plastic

	Flange Material Flange Material

Plastic

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

3/8

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

REACH Compliant

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How to Identify and Measure Fittings

Pipe size is an industry designation, not the actual size. View information about how to measure threaded and unthreaded pipe and pipe fittings.

About Filter Bags

About Filters and Particle Sizes

Max. Pressure for Beverage, Dairy, Food, Pharmaceuticals, and Water: 150 psi @ 72° F
Temp. Range: -50° to 275° F

Add these inline T-strainers to your sanitary process line to trap solid particles during clean-in-place (CIP) cycles. They have quick-clamp sanitary tube connections, also known as tri-clamp connections, for use in dairy, food, and other process lines that require frequent cleaning and disassembly. As the high-pressure cleaning fluid flows through your line, the strainer's screen catches particles larger than 1/8" to prevent damage to pumps, valves, and other downstream components. And because the total open area of the screen is larger than the area of the tube itself, the screen will not restrict flow.

Strainers come with a gasket and clamp to secure the screen inside the strainer. Gaskets and clamps for connecting the strainer to your line are sold separately. A handle lets you remove the screen to clean it between runs.

Strainers									Replacement Clamps		Replacement Screens		Replacement EPDM Gaskets
For Tube OD	Flange OD	Lg.	Ht.	Screen Material	Screen Opening Size	Screen Lg.		Each		Each		Each		Each
316 Stainless Steel
1 1/2"	1.984"	5 1/2"	5 7/8"	316 Stainless Steel	1/8"	3 1/2"	0000000	0000000	00000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	00000
2"	2.516"	7"	6 7/8"	316 Stainless Steel	1/8"	4 1/2"	0000000	000000	00000000	00000	0000000	000000	0000000	0000
2 1/2"	3.047"	7"	7 3/16"	316 Stainless Steel	1/8"	4 3/4"	0000000	000000	00000000	00000	0000000	000000	0000000	0000
3"	3.579"	7 1/2"	7 11/16"	316 Stainless Steel	1/8"	5 1/4"	0000000	000000	00000000	00000	0000000	000000	0000000	0000

Sanitary Magnetic Strainers

Strainer Shown Assembled

Strainer

Gasket

For Use With: Beverage, Dairy, Food, Salt Solutions, Sodium Nitrate, Water
Max. Pressure: 150 psi @ 225° F
Temp. Range: -20° to 225° F

Draw metal shavings and other contaminants out of your sanitary liquid line with these strainers. As liquid swirls through the strainer cavity, magnets sealed inside capture any metal bits. Remaining impurities are separated out with gravity and trapped in a collection sump. Empty the strainers by removing the lid and scooping up the collected particles at the bottom of the enclosure. These strainers have quick-clamp connections, so they’re good for frequent deep cleans and line changes. Also known as tri-clamp fittings, they connect with a gasket, a clamp, and another quick-clamp fitting for quick removal and assembly.

These strainers are 316 stainless steel, which won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. The continuous weld seams and polished surfaces are free of pits and crevices where bacteria could grow, making them easy to sanitize. Rated for high temperatures, you can keep these strainers on your line during a heated clean-in-place (CIP) process. All strainers and their included gasket are FDA compliant, meaning they are safe for food contact.

Filters that are USDA certified meet the highest standards of sanitary design.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

316 Stainless Steel
Pipe Size	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbs.	Lg.	Ht.	Magnet Material	Gasket Material	Specifications Met		Each
2	14.25	9 3/4"	9 3/8"	Neodymium	Buna-N Rubber	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	0000000	000000000
2	14.25	9 3/4"	11 7/8"	Neodymium	Buna-N Rubber	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	0000000	00000000
3	14.25	9 13/16"	9 3/8"	Neodymium	Buna-N Rubber	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	0000000	00000000
3	14.25	9 13/16"	11 7/8"	Neodymium	Buna-N Rubber	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	0000000	00000000

Replacement Lid Gasket	Each	000000
Replacement Quick-Clamp Gasket for 3 Pipe Size	Each	0000
Replacement Quick-Clamp Gasket for 2 Pipe Size	Each	0000

Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for Drinking Water

Prepare water for use in beverages, food preparation, and ice production. These filter housings come with a cartridge that prevents scale formation, which can damage equipment. They also come with adapters and a length of tubing for under-sink installation between a water line and faucet. Both the filter and the cartridge meet NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for use with drinking (potable) water.

Filter housings with a flow-control valve let you stop the flow to replace the cartridge.

For Pipe Connection

With 0.75 to 1.5
gpm Maximum
Flow Rate

Replacement Cartridge

Filter Housings with Cartridge
		Cartridge												Replacement Cartridges
Pipe Size	Thread Type	OD	Ht.	Max. Flow Rate, gpm	Max. Pressure, psi	Max. Temp., °F	Removes Particle Size Down To, microns	Mounting Fasteners Included	Environment	Features	Specifications Met		Each		Each
Opaque Blue Polypropylene Plastic Housing
3/8	NPT	4"	10 1/4"	0.75	125	100°	0.5	Yes	Food Industry	Flow-Control Valve	NSF/ANSI 42 NSF/ANSI 53	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Faucet-Mount Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for Drinking Water

Filter Housing

Replacement Cartridge

Tap into great-tasting water by screwing this filter directly onto your faucet. It comes with a cartridge that filters out sediment, chlorine, and other particles that cause unpleasant tastes and odors. The cartridge lasts approximately two months or 200 gallons of water. Filter housing is opaque white so it blocks light to minimize algae growth. It is not recommended for hot water.

Filter Housings with Cartridge
		Cartridge										Replacement Cartridges
Thread Size	Gender	OD	Ht.	Max. Flow Rate, gpm	Max. Pressure, psi	Max. Temp., °F	Removes Particle Size Down To, microns	Environment	Specifications Met		Each		Each
Opaque White ABS Plastic Housing
55/64"-27	Female	2 3/4"	3 1/4"	0.5	100	100°	0.5	Food Industry	NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Filter Bags for Food and Beverage

Seamless

Sewn

These bags are suitable for contact with food and beverage. Use them with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from your line.

Seamless filter bags provide more uniform filtration than filter bags with a seam. They trap very fine particles that can pass through the pinholes in a seam.

											Each
Dia.	Ht.	Filter Bag Trade Size	Material	Flange Material	Ring Material	Max. Temp., °F	Max. Flow Rate, gpm	Specifications Met	Removes Particle Size Down To, microns		1-9	10-Up
Seamless
Felt
4"	8"	3	Polypropylene Plastic	Plastic	__	200°	25	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 174.5, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2800	1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	00000000	00000	00000
4"	14"	4	Polypropylene Plastic	Plastic	__	200°	50	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 174.5, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2800	1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	00000000	0000	0000
7"	16 1/2"	1	Polypropylene Plastic	Plastic	__	200°	90	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 174.5, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2800	1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	00000000	00000	0000
7"	32"	2	Polypropylene Plastic	Plastic	__	200°	180	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 174.5, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2800	1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	00000000	00000	00000
Sewn
Felt
5 1/2"	21"	8	Polypropylene Plastic	__	Metal	200°	75	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 174.5, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2800	1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	00000000	0000	0000
5 1/2"	32"	9	Polypropylene Plastic	__	Metal	200°	90	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 174.5, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2800	1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	00000000	00000	0000
8"	32"	12	Polypropylene Plastic	__	Metal	200°	275	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 174.5, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2800	1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	00000000	00000	00000

Compact Float Valves for Food and Beverage

With 316 Stainless Steel Float

With Polypropylene Float

Smaller than other float valves, these are sized for containers with limited space. They meet NSF/ANSI Standard 169 for food-equipment components and have excellent corrosion resistance. The discharge outlet is unthreaded and releases contents into your tank.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Inlet			Discharge Slot				Float				Float Rod
Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Wd.	Lg.	Flow Rate	Max. Pressure, psi	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg.	Thread Size	Thread Type	For Container Type	Specifications Met	Float Material	Seal Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
316 Stainless Steel Straight Valve Body
1/4	NPT	Male	5/32"	9/16"	1.6 gpm @ 50 psi	125	3"	__	__	__	6"	8-32	UNC	Open Tank	NSF/ANSI 169	316 Stainless Steel	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	35° to 175°	0000000	000000
1/4	NPT	Male	9/32"	3/4"	1.6 gpm @ 50 psi	125	__	3 3/4"	2 11/16"	1 1/4"	6"	8-32	UNC	Open Tank	NSF/ANSI 169	Polypropylene Plastic	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	35° to 175°	0000000	00000

Compact Float Valves with Plastic Reservoir for Food and Beverage

With Top Inlet

With Side Inlet

Commonly used in ice-making machines, these valves have floats that rest inside a clear plastic reservoir. They meet NSF/ANSI 169 standards for food equipment components. Polypropylene plastic floats are FDA compliant for direct food contact. The discharge outlet is unthreaded and releases contents into your tank. The drain holes are located on the bottom for connecting to soft tubing (not included).

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Inlet				Discharge Slot						Reservoir
Location	Tube Connection Type	For Tube OD	No. of Drain Holes	Wd.	Lg.	For Tube ID	Flow Rate	Max. Pressure, psi	Float Rod Lg.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Specifications Met	Features	Float Material	Seal Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Elbow Valve Body
Top	Compression	1/4"	2	5/16"	5/16"	1/2"	0.3 gpm @ 55 psi	125	4"	5"	2 1/2"	4 1/2"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 169	Removable Reservoir Cover	Polypropylene Plastic	Buna-N Rubber	35° to 175°	0000000	000000
Straight Valve Body
Side	Compression	1/4"	2	13/32"	1/4"	1/2"	0.3 gpm @ 55 psi	125	3"	5"	2 1/2"	4 1/2"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 169	Removable Reservoir Cover	Polypropylene Plastic	Buna-N Rubber	35° to 175°	0000000	00000

Float Valves for Food and Beverage

Made of stainless steel, these valves can withstand the corrosive solutions and high temperatures found in harsh cleaning procedures required for food-processing applications.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Inlet			Outlet						Float Rod
Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Flow Rate	Max. Pressure, psi	Float Dia.	Lg.	Thread Size	Thread Type	For Container Type	Float Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Fluoroelastomer Rubber Seal
316 Stainless Steel Elbow Valve Body
3/8	NPT	Female	3/8	NPT	Female	48 gpm @ 50 psi	85	5"	10"	1/4"-20	UNC	Open Tank	316 Stainless Steel	35° to 450°	0000000	0000000
1/2	NPT	Female	1/2	NPT	Female	48 gpm @ 50 psi	85	5"	10"	1/4"-20	UNC	Open Tank	316 Stainless Steel	35° to 450°	0000000	000000
3/4	NPT	Female	3/4	NPT	Female	48 gpm @ 50 psi	85	5"	10"	1/4"-20	UNC	Open Tank	316 Stainless Steel	35° to 450°	0000000	000000
1	NPT	Female	3/4	NPT	Female	57.5 gpm @ 50 psi	85	8"	10"	3/8"-16	UNC	Open Tank	316 Stainless Steel	35° to 450°	0000000	00000000
PTFE Plastic Seal
316 Stainless Steel Elbow Valve Body
3/8	NPT	Female	3/8	NPT	Female	48 gpm @ 50 psi	85	5"	10"	1/4"-20	UNC	Open Tank	316 Stainless Steel	35° to 550°	0000000	00000000
1/2	NPT	Female	1/2	NPT	Female	48 gpm @ 50 psi	85	5"	10"	1/4"-20	UNC	Open Tank	316 Stainless Steel	35° to 550°	0000000	00000000
3/4	NPT	Female	3/4	NPT	Female	48 gpm @ 50 psi	85	5"	10"	1/4"-20	UNC	Open Tank	316 Stainless Steel	35° to 550°	0000000	00000000
1	NPT	Female	3/4	NPT	Female	57.5 gpm @ 50 psi	85	8"	10"	3/8"-16	UNC	Open Tank	316 Stainless Steel	35° to 550°	0000000	00000000

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How to Identify and Measure Fittings

About Filter Bags

About Filters and Particle Sizes

Stainless Steel Quick-Clamp T-Strainers

Sanitary Magnetic Strainers

Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for Drinking Water

Faucet-Mount Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for Drinking Water

Filter Bags for Food and Beverage

Compact Float Valves for Food and Beverage

Compact Float Valves with Plastic Reservoir for Food and Beverage

Float Valves for Food and Beverage