BM Engineering Supplies can provide your business with stainless steel Y-strainers from hygienic specialist manufacturers, INOXPA . Benefits of using a stainless steel Y-strainer The screening area is the area available for removing debris. A larger screening area means that the frequency of blowdown for cleaning the screen is considerably reduced. It is advised that two gate valves are fitted to either side of this unit, ensuring all water is shut off when the baskets are being emptyed (1.5″ Valterra gate valves fit directly into the inlet and outlets)

Finally, review the strainer's manufacturer's manual to determine if any other special considerations need to be plannedBasket strainers are synonymous with the term “simplex strainer”, despite other strainer types belonging to this family. Much like Y-strainers, their name derives from their shape. Because of how the basket element seals within the chamber, as well as the location of the drain port itself, these inline filter strainers favour a horizontal installation. EPDM: EPDM is similar to fluoro rubber but has different chemical resistances and working temperatures ranges. Learn more in our chemical resistance of materials guide. Example: In the food industry, and for the sterilisation of process equipment in the pharmaceutical industry. The basket type or pot type strainer is characterised by a vertically orientated chamber, typically larger than that of a Y-type strainer. Size for size, the pressure drop across a basket strainer is less than that across the Y-type as it has a greater free straining area, which makes the basket type strainer the preferred type for liquid applications. As the dirt holding capacity is also greater than in Y-type strainers, the basket type strainer is also used on larger diameter steam pipelines. There are different kinds of Y strainers on the market designed to meet various industry needs. Keep the following criteria in mind:

Natural gas and air applications tend to have a low operating pressure, so proper sizing to reduce a pressure drop from inlet to outlet is important. FAQs How should I install my strainer? To conclude, the higher open ratio areas and improved holding capacities of basket strainers make them the go-to choice for most liquid filtration applications with batch processes or those that require occasional interruptions to the flow. . Y-strainers, on the other hand, are better equipped for inert gases or liquid applications requiring very low particle loading. Buy inline filter strainers There are various material options for the strainer's housing and seal. The variety of housing materials fit well with certain environments and media. The seal helps to extend the life of the strainer. Housing materialsBasket strainers are also available in duplex styles as well as the standard singlex variants. Duplex basket strainers do not require shut-off when they become clogged or need to be cleaned. This means that they can be serviced without interrupting the flow of process fluids. As such, a duplex basket strainer would be prefered for continuous flow applications wherever businesses require systems to run without any downtime. The chart below is a handy resource to help convert from mesh to micron (or vice-versa). Mesh Screen

It's important to take the time to size the mesh filter correctly. A mesh filter that is too small or too large can negatively affect the system. If the filter is too small, there will be a higher pressure drop from inlet to outlet. Additionally, removing too much debris from the flow can clog the filter and increase the pressure drop. If the filter is too large, the performance and life span of the downstream equipment can be negatively effected. Material options BM Engineering Supplies is the leading Scottish distributor of both simplex and duplex inline filter strainers, including cast iron basket strainers and stainless steel Y-strainers. There is no one-size-fits-all Y strainer that meets every need. That's why it's important to understand the application requirements before selecting a strainer. Typical Y strainer applicationsA Y strainer cannot function properly without a properly sized mesh filter. There are two terms that describe the size of the openings in the strainer through which debris passes. One is micron and the other is mesh size. Though these are two different measurements, they describe the same thing. What is a micron?