This heavy-duty strainer can be used for liquids, steam, and gases for operating pressures up to 4000 PSI and temperatures up to 600 °F (for metal strainers and with special seals). It is used to protect various pipeline components such as pressure-reducing valves, relief valves, etc. that require clean, filtered, or strained liquids to keep these devices operational. The strainer basket element is constructed of a heavy duty stainless perf element with opening sizes from .020" up to 3/16", and when required, an additional stainless steel wire mesh can be added to screen out fine particles down to .001". Note that the overall length is not specified on the illustration as this is determined once the net open percent area is calculated from the perf or wire mesh size.
Special alloys such as Monel or Hastelloy can also be used in the manufacture of this strainer for very aggressive services. Click here to order a Monel, Hastelloy, Alloy 20 or Titanium basket strainer .
Although not illustrated, the strainer body can also be made available with ANSI RF flanges for various pressure ratings.
Since this type of construction is usually suited for high-pressure service, the cover is a threaded plug type design which can be easily removed with an adjustable or pipe wrench. Where a quick-opening type cover is required for lower pressures to 150 PSI, this stainless steel basket strainer is available with a quick-opening stainless steel V-band clamp. This model is available only in stainless steel.
When requested an optional pressure gauge or drain connection can be provided for the SBS-10 strainer model.
See pricing pages for ordering various material options, including an optional vent or gauge port and drain.
Instead of the standard side outlet, a bottom outlet is also available, but requires a special body and must be quoted.