Basket Strainer / Y-Strainer
Chemical compatibility is documented for Water/Aqueous. Documented models include Fluidtrol FRP Basket Strainers, Fluidtrol WYE Series Y-strainers and Fluidtrol Duplex Basket Strainers. Send James the fluid, concentration, temperature and flow for a free spec review.
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Chemical compatibility
Basket Strainer / Y-Strainer: models in the LibertyCES catalog
18 models across 5 product lines from 4 manufacturers. For most models that state them (the middle 80%): connection sizes 0.5–24 in; temperature to 150°F (66°C). Extremes are in the table.
| Model / line | Manufacturer | Type | Size / capacity / flow | Pressure | Temperature | Wetted material | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y-Strainers YS Series | Hayward Flow Control | Strainer | 1/2"-4" / DN15-100 | 150 psi (10.3 bar) | to 70 °F (to 21 °C) | PVC, CPVC, Clear PVC, or PVDF | Hayward Flow Control — Mining Guide |
| Y-Strainers YSH Series | Hayward Flow Control | Strainer | 1/2"-2" / DN15-50 | PVC, Clear PVC, or CPVC | Hayward Flow Control — Chemfeed Product Solutions Guide | ||
| Basket Strainers SB Series | Hayward Flow Control | Strainer | 1/2"-4" DN15-100; 6"-8" DN150-200; 1/2"-2" PVDF DN15-50 | 150 psi (10.3 bar) | to 70 °F (to 21 °C) | PVC, CPVC, GFPP, Eastar, or PVDF; SS/Monel/Hastelloy/Titanium baskets optional | Hayward Flow Control — Mining Guide |
| PVDF Basket Strainers SB Series (PVDF) | Hayward Flow Control | Strainer | 1/2"-2" / DN15-50 | 150 psi (10.3 bar) | 150 psi/10 bar non-shock @70F, max 240F/115C | Natural PVDF per ASTM D3222 Type 1, FPM O-ring seals | Hayward Flow Control — Chemfeed Product Solutions Guide |
| Y-Strainers Y-Strainer | Griffco Valve | Strainer | 1"-1.5" typical, 20-325 mesh | 150# flanged option | 316SS, 316L SS, CPVC, PVC, Clear PVC | Griffco Valve — Chemical Feed System Accessories | |
| Basket Strainers Glass Ceramic Matrix Composite | Fluidtrol | Strainer | custom built to order | fiberglass/ceramic/vinyl ester matrix | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves | ||
| Basket Strainers FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) | Fluidtrol | Strainer | 3"-24" | 180–220 °F (82–104 °C) | 5-layer FRP laminate, basket in 316SS/AL6XN/CPVC/Hastelloy/Monel/PP/PVC/PVDF/Titanium | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves | |
| Basket Strainers GS Series (Thermoplastic-Lined FRP) | Fluidtrol | Strainer | 3"-16" | 150 psi (10.3 bar) | to 73 °F (to 23 °C) | PVC/CPVC/PP/PVDF liner with fiberglass over-wrap | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| Basket Strainers SW/SWX/ESW/RSW Series (Aquatic) | Fluidtrol | Strainer | up to 24" | FRP/PVC or 304 stainless | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves | ||
| Y-Strainers WYE Series | Fluidtrol | Strainer | 2" and up | FRP (PVDF basket), PVC, CPVC, PP | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves | ||
| Duplex Basket Strainers Duplex | Fluidtrol | Strainer | up to 24" | PVC, CPVC, PP, FRP, PVDF | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves | ||
| LPD-Mag LPDMAG0200 | Epiphene | Y-Strainer | 2 in | to 150 °F (to 66 °C) | Cast Iron/304SS/Viton/Neodymium | Manufacturer documentation on file | |
| LPD-Mag LPDMAG0250 | Epiphene | Y-Strainer | 2.5 in | to 150 °F (to 66 °C) | Cast Iron/304SS/Viton/Neodymium | Manufacturer documentation on file | |
| LPD-Mag LPDMAG0300 | Epiphene | Y-Strainer | 3 in | to 150 °F (to 66 °C) | Cast Iron/304SS/Viton/Neodymium | Manufacturer documentation on file | |
| LPD-Mag LPDMAG0400 | Epiphene | Y-Strainer | 4 in | to 150 °F (to 66 °C) | Cast Iron/304SS/Viton/Neodymium | Manufacturer documentation on file | |
| LPD-Mag LPDMAG0500 | Epiphene | Y-Strainer | 5 in | to 150 °F (to 66 °C) | Cast Iron/304SS/Viton/Neodymium | Manufacturer documentation on file | |
| LPD-Mag LPDMAG0600 | Epiphene | Y-Strainer | 6 in | to 150 °F (to 66 °C) | Cast Iron/304SS/Viton/Neodymium | Manufacturer documentation on file | |
| LPD-Mag LPDMAG0800 | Epiphene | Y-Strainer | 8 in | to 150 °F (to 66 °C) | Cast Iron/304SS/Viton/Neodymium | Manufacturer documentation on file |
This table is part of the equipment catalog dataset (CSV and JSON).
Technical guides for Basket Strainer / Y-Strainer
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Basket Strainer / Y-Strainer handle Water/Aqueous?
Basket Strainer / Y-Strainer has documented compatibility with Water/Aqueous Materials to confirm: Glass Ceramic Matrix Composite (fiberglass + ceramic + vinyl ester), Basket material options: 316 Stainless, AL6XN, CPVC, Hastelloy, Monel, PP, PVC, PVDF, Titanium, Flowline chart: sea water rates E across PVC/PP/PVDF/PFA/PTFE/316SS, but saturated salt water drops 316SS to F at both 40°C and 80°C. Specific chemicals include sea water, salt water, potable water, pool and aquarium recirculation water, scrubber liquor.
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