Unox Stainless Steel Y-Strainer

What is a Stainless Steel Strainer?

A strainer can be defined as a pipe fitting that functions as a mesh or filter used to prevent solid particles from mixing into the liquid flow or pipeline. It captures pipeline debris such as lime, rust, joint compounds, and welding materials, protecting equipment and processes from harmful effects, thereby reducing downtime and maintenance. Using correctly selected strainers in the right locations is essential to ensure that expensive and critical flow equipment—such as pumps, flow meters, condensate traps, and control valves—operate reliably and have a long service life. These mechanical devices are also very easy to maintain, as they can be cleaned without disassembly.

Where Are Strainers Used?

Strainers are used in various piping systems, including water supply systems, gas pipelines, ventilation systems, and heating and cooling systems. They are used to prevent debris, dirt, and other waste inside valves from entering the flow, ensuring the system continues to operate smoothly. Strainers are an essential component for maintaining the proper function of piping systems and are therefore used in many different applications.

Strainer Product Features

• Gasket: EPDM, Viton, Teflon, Silicone

• Body: AISI 304 / AISI 316

• Screen: AISI 304 / AISI 316

• Connection Type: Welded / Threaded / Clamped

• Pressure Class: PN6 / PN10

Applications of Strainers

Y-strainers are used in a wide range of liquid filtration applications to protect downstream system components in various industries, including chemical processing, oil, power generation, and maritime.

Water treatment applications, where Y-strainers protect equipment from damage or clogging caused by unwanted sand, gravel, or other debris, are particularly common.