Basket Strainers

Stayflow basket strainers protect equipment by mechanically removing solids from liquids and other piping systems with the use of a perforated or wire mesh straining screen in a vertically oriented chamber.  Basket strainers have more debris holding capacity than Y strainers, and generally have less of a pressure drop, which is why they are ideal in liquid applications. 

Basket strainers are sometimes used in double arrangements so that flow can be diverted while the system remains in service and the screen is cleaned.  This can be accomplished with a duplex style strainer up to 8" diameters, but can also use a second strainer placed in parallel with the primary strainer.

 

These strainers are usually supplied in one of four materials: iron, carbon steel, bronze, or stainless steel.   Iron is used most often because it costs the least, and has good corrosion resistance in water and many other services.  Carbon steel is used where higher temperatures, or concern with thermal or mechanical shock is an issue, which makes them popular in the oil and petrochemical industries.  Bronze handles thermal and mechanical shock better than iron, and is better in some corrosive applications, but is limited in temperature range.  Stainless steel is needed where corrosion could be an issue, and is widely used in the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

 

They are provided with a variety of end connections, including threaded, flanged, and welded.  Standard screens are provided for either WOG (water, oil, gas) or steam service, but other screens are available on request.

  • BIF IRON BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BIF iron basket strainer is constructed from cast iron castings that have drilled flanges that are in accordance with ASME B16.5. Perforated 304 stainless steel screens are welded along the seam for maximum strength. 2" to 16" diameters.
  • BIFC IRON BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BIFC iron basket strainer is constructed from cast iron castings that have drilled flanges that are in accordance with ASME B16.5. Perforated 304 stainless steel screens are welded along the seam for maximum strength. For liquid service. The BIFC have a quick opening clamped cover for ease in basket removal. 2" to 12" diameters.
  • BIFD1/2 IRON BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BIFD is a made-in-the-USA iron basket strainer that is constructed from cast iron castings that have drilled 125# flanges for the BIFD1 and 250# flanges for the BIFD2 that are in accordance with ASME B16.5. Different size perforations and meshes are available in stainless steel, monel, and brass to meet specific media requirements. For steam, water, oil or gas service. Meets or exceed government specification WW-S-2739 (Supersedes MIL-S-16293). 2" to 16" diameters.
  • BCF1 / 2 STEEL BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BCF is a carbon steel basket strainer constructed from cast steel castings that have drilled raised face flanges that are in accordance with ASME B16.5. The BCF1 is 150# class, and the BCF2 is 300# class. The carbon steel body is ideal for systems requiring extra strength and safety. Different size perforations and meshes are available in stainless steel, monel, and brass to meet specific media requirements. For steam, water, oil or gas service. 2" to 12" diameters.
  • BSF1 / 2 STAINLESS BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BSF is a 316 stainless steel basket strainer is constructed from cast steel castings that have drilled raisied face flanges that are in accordance with ASME B16.5. The BSF1 is 150# class, and the BSF2 is 300# class. Different size perforations and meshes are available in stainless steel, monel, and brass to meet specific media requirements. For steam, water, oil or gas service. 2" to 12" diameters.
  • BBF1 / 2 BRONZE BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BBF is a bronze basket strainer is constructed from cast steel castings that have drilled raisied face flanges that are in accordance with ASME B16.5. The BBF1 is 150# class, and the BBF2 is 300# class. Different size perforations and meshes are available in stainless steel and monelto meet specific media requirements. For steam, water, oil or gas service. 2" to 12" diameters.
  • BFF STRAINERS
    The Model BFF fiberglass strainer is the workhorse of industrial FRP strainers. It is recommended for a wide range of moderate to aggressive corrosion environments in FRP and other plastic piping systems. 2" to 14" diameters.
  • BFF-LTE FRP BASKET STRAINERS
    The BFF-LTE basket strainer is an FRP fiberglass design for commercial aquatic applications, including water parks, zoos, aquariums, and commercial swimming pools. 3" to 14" diameters.
  • BFF-LINED FRP BASKET STRAINERS
    The BFF-Lined basket strainer is an FRP design with a PVC, CPVC, Polypropylene, or PVDF thermoplastic liner and basket screen for special chemical services. 2" to 14" diameters.
  • BP & BC PVC-CPVC BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BP is a PVC or CPVC basket strainer that is for PVC/CPVC systems and other chemical systems where PVC components are appropriate. They have 150# flanges (BPF/BCF) or socket ends (BPS/BCS). Different size perforations and meshes are come in PVC or CPVC, and are optional in stainless steel, etc. 1/2" to 12" diameters.
  • BIT1 IRON BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BIT1 is a cast iron basket strainer is constructed with 250 # thread ends. Different size perforations and meshes are available in stainless steel, monel, and brass to meet specific media requirements. Meets government specification WW-S-2239. 1/2" to 2" diameters.
  • BCT1 CARBON STEEL BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BCT1 is a carbon steel basket strainer is constructed with 300 # thread ends. Different size perforations and meshes are available in stainless steel, monel, and brass to meet specific media requirements. For steam, water, oil or gas service. 1/2" to 2" diameters
  • BST1 STAINLESS BASKET STRAINERS
    The Model BST1 is a 316 stainless steel basket strainer constructed with 300# thread ends. Different size perforations and meshes are available in stainless steel, monel, and brass to meet specific media requirements. For steam, water, oil or gas service. 1/2" to 2" diameters.
  • SA SUCTION DIFFUSER
    The SA Suction Diffuser connects to the suction side of a pump, and incorporates the functions of a strainer, flow straightener, and elbow in one compact component. 2" to 8" diameters.