Which way does a strainer go?

A Y-strainer can be installed in either a horizontal or vertical position (Downward flow) with the screen element pointing downward. This allows the strainer screen to collect material in the strainer at the lowest point of the screen.

How do you install a cone strainer?

Cone style temporary strainers can be installed with the pointy end either facing down stream (with the flow) or upstream (against the flow). They are typically pointed upstream with particles tending to collect from the outer sections of the pipe inward; this orientation is better for higher velocity flow rates.

What is the strainer at the inlet used for?

A hydraulic pump “strainer” typically refers to a mesh strainer used as a filter at a pump inlet. Its purpose is to filter out contaminants as the hydraulic fluid approaches the suction side of a pump.

Can you install strainer vertically?

Y-Strainers can be installed either vertically or horizontally. A basket strainer must be installed horizontally. Whether you choose a wye or basket strainer, a spare basket or screen should always be purchased at the same time.

What is a strainer with blowdown?

On applications where significant amounts of debris are expected, a blowdown valve can usually be fitted in the strainer cap, which enables the strainer to use the pressure of the steam to be cleaned, and without having to shut down the plant.

What is the function of the strainer?

A kitchen device that is most used to strain liquids away from other ingredients but also to ocassionally sift fine ingredients away from larger ingredients. The Strainer may be formed as a spoon-shaped utensil or a basket-shaped strainer from various materials such as metal, nylon or cloth.

How do strainers work?

By definition a strainer provides a means of mechanically removing solids from a flowing liquid. They do this by utilizing a perforated metal, mesh or wedge wire straining element. If you add a blow-down valve the strainer can be flushed without stopping the flow through or disassembling the piping.

What is T type strainer?

T-type strainer is also known as Bathtub strainer, they are used as fixed strainers in large bore lines of 2′′ and above. Tee Style Strainers are a low-cost option for high nominal bore straining specifications. They can be installed in vertical or horizontal pipes and can be designed for right-angled installations.

What is a conical strainer?

Conical strainers feature larger holes and a china cap shape which makes them perfect for removing seeds and coarse matter from soft foods. Strainers can be used to simply drain water quickly, with precision and accuracy, speeding up food preparation tasks.

What kind of strainer do I need for temporary cone?

Double screen stainless steel 316 truncated strainers. Heavy duty 316 stainless steel temporary cone basket type straine with double mesh outside for reverse flow. With support rings on outter basket to prevent mesh tears/rips under high pressure with support rings inside.

What do cone and basket strainers do for pumps?

All Stainless Steel 316 threaded, 1/8 perforated mesh lined cone strainers Conical & Basket strainers are designed to provide protection for expensive pumps, valves, meters and other mechanical equipments from foreign objects. They are installed between flanges and work as a temporary or permanent filtering devices.

What are the dimensions of a conical strainer?

Main disc of conical strainers is made to fit between flanges of rating as per main pipe specification. Check out these dimensions for conical and basket strainers as per EATON catalog. If a strainer cannot withstand high temperatures or differential pressures, it could come apart and cause damage to equipment.

What kind of wire is in a perforated cone strainer?

WT. lbs B Flow Wire cloth on inside perforated support Flow Wire cloth on outside perforated support Wire Mesh is availble Inside or Outside upon request. Please Specify Flow Direction. 4″x1″ Handle A.S.A Ring A