When there is direct injection of steam into a process, which may cause contamination of the product. INOXPA stainless steel Y-strainers are ideally suited for pipeline systems or process industry applications with strict sanitary requirements, such as those found in the food and beverage or pharmaceutical industries. Fluoro rubber: There are a few different seal materials that have a fluoro rubber base: FKM, FPM, and Viton. These seals are noted for their resistance to chemicals and weathering. BM Engineering Supplies is the leading Scottish distributor of both simplex and duplex inline filter strainers, including cast iron basket strainers and stainless steel Y-strainers. Used whenever high flow capacities are required, basket strainers are serviced by removing the cover. This will provide access to the basket which can then be removed, cleaned and replaced as required. Why you might consider using a duplex basket strainer

Where dirty steam may cause rejection of a product or process batch due to staining or visible particle retention. Basket strainers are synonymous with the term “simplex strainer”, despite other strainer types belonging to this family. Much like Y-strainers, their name derives from their shape. Because of how the basket element seals within the chamber, as well as the location of the drain port itself, these inline filter strainers favour a horizontal installation. There are various material options for the strainer's housing and seal. The variety of housing materials fit well with certain environments and media. The seal helps to extend the life of the strainer. Housing materials There are number of different types of self-cleaning strainer, which enable the build up of debris on the screen to be removed without shutting down the plant. The cleaning process can be initiated either manually or automatically; furthermore, strainers that are automatically cleaned can usually be set to clean either on a periodic basis, or when the pressure drop across the strainer increases.Finally, review the strainer's manufacturer's manual to determine if any other special considerations need to be planned The Y strainer can be installed vertically or horizontally, but the filter leg must be pointing downwards to ensure that any filtered material does note interfere with the main flow. It is advised that two gate valves are fitted to either side of this unit, ensuring all water is shut off when the baskets are being emptyed (1.5″ Valterra gate valves fit directly into the inlet and outlets)

All of the simplex and duplex basket strainers available from BM Engineering Supplies are expertly crafted from cast iron by respected manufacturers, Leengate Valves . Benefits of using a cast iron basket strainer Y strainers have an arrow from inlet to outlet. It is important to install them in this orientation for proper filtration. What kind of end connections are available? Basket type strainers can only be installed in horizontal pipelines, and for larger, heavier basket strainers, the base of the strainer needs to be supported. Arguably the most popular simplex strainer types on the market, basket and Y-strainers have their distinct advantages and disadvantages. Both have the edge over other inline filter strainers for various application types. However, each has certain qualities to bear in mind when choosing between these pipeline ancillaries.use some form of mechanical scraper or brush, which is raked over the screen surface. It dislodges any debris that is trapped in the screen, causing it to fall down into a collection area at the bottom of the strainer.