Y-Strainer
Y-Strainers are devices for mechanically removing solids from flowing liquids or gases by means of a perforated or wire mesh straining element. They are used in pipelines to protect equipment such as pumps, meters, control valves, steam traps and regulators.
| Construction | Cast, Forged and Fabricated |
| Types | Regular, Oversized |
| Sizes | 1/2″ onwards |
| Method Cast Forged Fabricated | Material of Construction Cast Iron, WCB (CS), SS (CF8, CF8M) etc A105 (CS), SS, Ni Al Alloy Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel- Austenitic & Duplex, Nickel Alloys |
| End connection | Flanged, Butt weld, Threaded, Bevel end, Socket weld |
| 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 |
Key Features of LSI-MECH Y-Strainers
- Efficient design for low cost
- Compact end to end dimension
- Suitable for vertical or horizontal mounting
Fabrication methods
- Can be fabricated / Cast / Forged – as per customer requirement
- In-house painting and packing facilities

Design specifications
- Pressure drop at clean condition, at clogged condition and open area ratio/gross filtration area can be customized to customer requirements.
- Machined screen seating area in the body for screen retention
- Drain/blow off connection furnished with plug as standard (off centre / on centre)
- Strainers meet ASME B16.5 & ASME B16.34 requirements
- Blow-out gasket proof design for effective gasket sealing
- Welders are qualified as per ASME Sec IX (if required)
Application
- Process Industry
- HVAC
- Power Industry
- Chemical Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pulp and Paper Industry
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Metals and Mining Industry
- Mineral Industry
- Water and Waste Management
- Fire Fighting Industry

Inspection & Testing Capabilities
- Dye penetrant test
- Hydrostatic/Hydraulic test
- Vaccum test
- 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.




