Y - Type Strainer

Y - Type strainer

These types of strainers are named after their shape and normally used for course filtration. But with a large filtration area can be used with fine mesh also. Body of Y strainer is normally of cast iron or cast steel in various grades with flanged and socket weld type end connection.

FLOW-GENIX bolted cover “Y” Type strainer has low pressure drop due to higher flow area through the screen. Strainer mechanically removing solids from flowing liquids, Air, Steam, or gases by means of a perforated or wire mesh straining element. The strainer improves the clearance in the medium, and prolongs the life of valves; protect expensive pumps, meters, and other equipment.

Y-Strainer has the advantage of being able to be installed in either a horizontal or vertical position. However, in both cases, the screening element must be on the downside of the strainer body so that entrapped solids particles can be properly collected.

FLOW-GENIX also can offer P.T.F.E. Lined, Rubber Lined, Jacketed & Fabricated strainers on request.

A blow-down plug on the drain port will allow clean-out without removal of the screen, and without interrupting the process flow, providing on request.

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