Y Type Strainer

1. Product Overview​​

Y-strainers are compact filtration devices designed to protect downstream equipment by mechanically removing particulates from liquid, gas, or steam systems. The distinctive "Y" shape design provides optimal flow characteristics while allowing easy maintenance.

​​Key Advantages​​

✔ ​​High Dirt-Holding Capacity​​ - 3-5x more than basket strainers

✔ ​​Low Pressure Drop​​ - Optimized flow path design (Kv=0.6-1.2)

✔ ​​Compact Design​​ - 30% smaller footprint than T-type strainers

✔ ​​Multi-Purpose​​ - Suitable for liquids, gases, and steam

✔ ​​Maintenance-Friendly​​ - Blowdown valve optional for inline cleaning

​​2. Construction Types​

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3. Technical Specifications​

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4. Filter Element Options​

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​​Perforated Screen​​

Material: SS304/316

Hole Size: 0.5-3mm

Thickness: 1.5-3mm

Best for: Large particles (>0.5mm)

​​Wire Mesh​​

Material: SS316/Bronze

Mesh: 20-150 (ISO 4783)

Weave: Plain Dutch/Twill

Best for: Fine filtration (50-500μm)

​​Specialty Screens​​

Magnetic Insert​​ - For ferrous particles

Duplex Screen​​ - Perf plate + mesh combo

​Cone-Type​​ - Enhanced dirt holding

​​5. Industry Applications​

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✔ ​​HVAC Systems​​ - Chiller water protection

✔ ​​Oil & Gas​​ - Pipeline particulate removal

✔ ​​Power Plants​​ - Condensate polishing

✔ ​​Chemical​​ - Pump inlet protection

✔ ​​Marine​​ - Seawater intake screening

​​6. Selection Guide​

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​7. Installation Guidelines​

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Orientation​​ - Install horizontally with drain plug downward

Flow Direction​​ - Arrow on body indicates proper flow

​Upstream​​ - Minimum 5D straight pipe before strainer

​Access​​ - Allow screen removal space (1.5x body length)

​​8. Maintenance Features​

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​Blowdown Valve​​ - Optional for pressurized cleaning

Magnetic Plug​​ - Captures ferrous debris

​Pressure Gauge Ports​​ - For ∆P monitoring

Quick-Opening Cover​​ - No special tools required

​​9. Standards Compliance​

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ASME B16.34​​ - Pressure design

ISO 5208​​ - Leakage testing

PED 2014/68/EU​​ - European pressure directive

​3-A Sanitary Standard​​ - For food grade

​​10. Why Choose Our Y-Strainers?​

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✅ ​​Full Range Availability​​ - Stock from DN15-DN300

✅ ​​Custom Screens​​ - Laser-cut patterns available

✅ ​​Special Coatings​​ - Epoxy, Xylan, galvanizing

✅ ​​Testing Reports​​ - Hydro/NDT documentation provided

​​Request sizing calculations or particle retention curves!​