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Y-Strainers
Introduction
Y-Strainers are used in relatively clean process streams to filter light particulate from the process fluid. This is necessary in almost all process streams to protect other components (pumps, filters, valves, etc.) from damage or contamination that could result in expensive replacement costs and downtime.
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The process fluid enters the Y-Strainer and passes into the interior of a cylindrical screen (basket). The fluid passes through the screen and all particulate larger than the screen mesh is trapped in the screen. This is particularly beneficial immediately after start-up, when assembly of the system may have created a large quantity of particulate (weld burrs, fragments, dust particles, etc.).
Advantages To Using Y-Strainers
- compact; fits easily in-line
- well suited to nuclear and waste process systems where other system components require protection from active contamination
- filter cartridge can be tailored to alter system pressure drop or to change acceptable screen size
- change of filter cartridge can be effected without costly delay
- direction of flow is radially outward from the cartridge interior to the cartridge exterior, resulting in the entrapment of particulate in the inside wall of the cartridge. When removed from the Y-Strainer, the cartridge acts as a container for the contaminated particulate.
Numet Y-Strainers
- can be produced in a variety of materials and pressure ratings to meet strict leak-tightness requirements
- the cartridge 'basket' is positively sealed to the body by means of O-rings, thus ensuring better particle retention and a reliable seal
- available in a variety of screen mesh sizes
- available in any style of end connection (butt-weld, socket weld, flange, etc.)
- available in sizes from ¼” to 16”
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Brochures are also available for this item in .pdf format here... Y-Strainer.pdf.
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