Simplex Basket Strainer/Pot Strainer
A simplex strainer (single basket) is used when the flow or process can be shut down for a short period of time. Also called as Bucket type strainer, Pot strainer or basket strainer depending on size and industry.
| Construction | Cast, Forged and Fabricated |
| Types | Single filter, Multi filter design Inlet/Outlet-Offset-ted, Single-sided, 90º |
| Sizes | 1/2″ onward |
| Method Cast Forged Fabricated | Material of Construction WCB (CS), SS (CF8, CF8M) etc A105 (CS), SS . Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel- Austenitic & Duplex, Nickel Alloys |
| End connection | Flanged, Butt weld, Threaded, Bevel end, Socket weld SS, Duplex, Inconel or other special alloy steels as per customer requirements. |
| Mesh (of any material) | Perforated Sheet / Wire Mesh and combination of these SS, Duplex, Inconel or other special alloy steels as per customer requirements. |
| Accessories | P-tapping / Gauge Drain / Vent valves Coating / linings Root valves Hinged cover or davit arm assembly for easier maintenance Steam jacket for highly viscous fluids Rotated or offset nozzle placement Back-flushing system for manual / Automatic Coatings and linings available upon request We also do Simple Fabricated basket strainers and Quick open strainers. |
Design Specifications
- Design & Dimensional flexibility as required by customer
- Pressure drop at clean condition, at clogged condition and open area ratio/gross filtration area can be customized to customer requirements. Our standard items have a filtration area of 4:1
- Cover compressed screen handle for secure seating
- Drain/ Blow off connection & air vent connection furnished with plug as standard
- Strainers meet ASME B16.5 & ASME B16.34 requirements
- Blow-out gasket proof design for effective gasket sealing
- Body size can be varied : Large body sized strainers are called Pot strainers
- Capability to design vessel/body as per ASME sec VIII Div I . Vessels can be designed for full vacuum condition. Verify design with FEA
- Welders are qualified as per ASME Sec IX (if required)
Key Features of LSI-MECH Basket Strainer
- Reliable design
- Easy maintenance
- High flow rate handling capacity
- Efficient design for low cost
Application
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Process Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Chemical Industry
- Power Industry
- Metals & Mining Industry
- Water & Waste Management
Inspection & Testing capabilities
- Any other test as per customer requirements.
- Radiography
- Ultrasound
- Type test/ pressure drop test (additional cost for additional strainer)
- Burst pressure test for strainer element (additional cost test)
- PMI for SS parts
- Charpy test for raw material
- Any other test as per customer requirements.
