Pipe Strainers

Why Choose Our Pipe Strainers?

• • Proven Engineering Excellence: With decades of experience, we design and manufacture basket strainer solutions that deliver unmatched performance, even in the most demanding conditions.
• • Top-Grade Materials: We use only certified raw materials like Carbon Steel, stainless steel strainer grades, Duplex, Monel, and Hastelloy to ensure maximum durability and corrosion resistance.
• • Custom Solutions: Whether you need special mesh sizes, exotic alloys, high-pressure ratings, or custom strainer baskets, we provide tailor-made solutions to fit your exact application.
• • Global Standards Compliance: Our metal strainers are manufactured and tested as per international standards like ASTM, ANSI, ASME, EN, and DIN.
• • Strict Quality Control: Each basket strainer undergoes rigorous testing as per API 598, EN 12266-1, and DIN 3230 before dispatch.
• • Trusted by Industry Leaders: Our stainless steel strainers and pipeline solutions are trusted by major companies in oil & gas, chemical, water treatment, food, and power industries

Industrial Applications of Pipe Strainers

Line strainers are widely used across almost every process industry. Some key sectors include:

• • Oil and Gas: Protecting pipelines, offshore platforms, refineries, and LNG plants.
• • Chemical and Petrochemical: Filtering aggressive chemicals and solvents in process lines.
• • Water Treatment and Desalination: Removing sand, debris, and suspended solids from raw water.
• • Power Generation: Safeguarding turbines, condensers, and cooling systems.
• • Food and Beverage: Ensuring hygienic processing of beverages, syrups, and dairy products.
• • Pharmaceuticals: Maintaining ultra-clean pipelines in drug manufacturing facilities.
• • Pulp and Paper: Protecting nozzles and refining equipment from wood chips and fibers.
• • Marine and Shipbuilding: Used in ballast water systems, cooling circuits, and fuel lines.
• • Mining and Metals: Filtering slurries, process water, and hydraulic fluids.

Types of Strainers in Piping

Line strainers come in several designs, each crafted to meet different filtration needs based on pressure, flow rate, dirt load, and maintenance preferences. Here’s a detailed look:

1. Y-Type Strainer- The Y-type strainer gets its name from its Y-shaped body. It’s compact, lightweight, and simple, making it one of the most popular options for protecting equipment from dirt and debris.

Key Features:

• Can be installed horizontally or vertically.

• Low pressure drop across the strainer.

• Quick and easy access for screen cleaning.

• Ideal for applications where frequent cleaning isn’t required.

Best For:

• Steam pipelines

• Compressed air and gas systems

• Light-duty liquid filtration

Fun Fact: Think of a Y-strainer like a safety net — it quietly catches tiny problems before they create big headaches.

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2.T-Type (Tee Type) Strainer- T-type strainers are designed to offer better dirt handling capacity than Y-type. They have a T-shaped body and generally come with larger filtration areas.

Key Features:

• Built for moderate to heavy debris loads.

• Can handle slightly higher pressure drops.

• Larger straining area compared to Y-type.

• Maintenance-friendly — simple to open and clean.

Best For:

• Petrochemical plants

• Oil and gas pipelines

• Industrial water processing

Fun Fact: Imagine a reliable workhorse — T-strainers balance durability and ease of maintenance without hogging too much space.

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3. Basket Type Strainer- Basket strainers are heavy-duty strainers designed to trap and hold a large amount of debris. Their basket-shaped screen can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement.

Key Features:

• High dirt-holding capacity.

• Low pressure drop when clean.

• Only suitable for horizontal installation.

• Available in simplex (single basket) or duplex (dual basket) designs.

Best For:

• Water treatment plants

• Cooling water systems

• Chemical processing

• Pulp and paper industries

Fun Fact: Think of a basket strainer as a supermarket shopping cart for debris — it can carry a lot without getting full too fast!

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4. Duplex Basket Strainer (Twin Strainer)- Duplex basket strainers have two filtration chambers and a changeover valve. This design allows one basket to be cleaned while the other remains in operation — no shutdown needed.

Key Features:

• Continuous filtration — zero downtime.

• High flow capacity.

• Manual or automatic changeover options.

• Designed for critical applications where stopping the process is costly

Best For:

• Pharmaceutical production

• Food and beverage manufacturing

• High-value chemical processes

• Power generation plants

Fun Fact: Think of duplex strainers as a pit-stop team in Formula 1 — they keep everything running without missing a beat!

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5. Conical (Temporary) Strainers

Overview:

Conical strainers are temporary devices used during system start-ups to catch debris like welding slag, rust, or dirt that could damage new equipment.

Key Features:

• Installed temporarily and removed once system stabilizes.

• Low-cost protection for initial runs.

• Available in conical, basket, or plate designs.

• Designed to fit between flanges (sandwiched).

Best For:

• Pipeline commissioning

• New system startups

• Temporary protection during flushing

Fun Fact: Think of conical strainers like training wheels — essential when starting up, but removed once you’re steady!