Strainer
LibertyCES has documented Strainer in 5 industries, including Municipal Water, Municipal Wastewater and Mining. Chemical compatibility is documented for Salts/Brines, Acids and Solvents/Organics. Documented models include Hayward Y-Strainer, Griffco Y-Strainer and Fluidtrol GS Series. Send James the fluid, concentration, temperature and flow for a free spec review.
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Municipal Water
Manufacturer-documentedWater treatment chemfeed skids commonly include Y-strainers; not a dedicated municipal case study.
Municipal Wastewater
Manufacturer-documentedGeneral strainer use in wastewater treatment plants, no dedicated case study.
Mining
Multi-source documentedMining and minerals explicitly named sector.
Chemical Processing
Multi-source documentedChemical processing explicitly named sector.
Plating
Manufacturer-documentedBag filtration for plating/surface finishing process solutions.
Chemical compatibility
Salts/Brines
Manufacturer-documentedExotic alloy basket options specifically for seawater and abrasive/aggressive scrubber-system fluids.
Acids
Limited documentationY-strainers cataloged alongside Griffco's sulfuric-acid bulletin hardware and Hayward's PVDF chemfeed sub-catalog.
Solvents/Organics
Limited documentation98 Series explicitly notes a -50F rating for methanol service application.
Strainer: models in the LibertyCES catalog
23 models across 10 product lines from 7 manufacturers. For most models that state them (the middle 80%): connection sizes 0.5–24 in; pressure to 275 psi (19.0 bar); temperature to 220°F (104°C). Extremes are in the table.
| Model / line | Manufacturer | Type | Size / capacity / flow | Pressure | Temperature | Wetted material | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sediment Strainer various | Asahi/America | Strainer | n/a | thermoplastic | Asahi/America — General Catalog (Valves, Actuators, Piping Systems, Welding Equipment) | ||
| Lined Valves Lined Filters and Strainers | Crane CPE (XOMOX) | Valve | 1/2in-6in | 275 psi (19 bar) | -20–300 °F (-29–149 °C) | PFA fluorocarbons, PFA-lined ductile iron, PTFE | Crane ChemPharma & Energy — XOMOX Lined Valves |
| 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 Strainers YS Series (PVDF) | Hayward Flow Control | Strainer | 1/2"-1" | 150 psi (10.3 bar) | 150 psi/10 bar non-shock @70F, max 240F/115C | Natural PVDF per ASTM D3222 Type 1, PTFE screen cage | Hayward Flow Control — Chemfeed Product Solutions 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 | |
| Fabricated Strainers 90/91/92/93/94/95/96/97 Series | Fil-Trek | Strainer | 1"-48"+, up to ANSI Class 2500 | carbon steel, 304/316 SS, duplex, super duplex, Hastelloy, Inconel, titanium | Fil-Trek — Industrial Filtration | ||
| Automatic Strainers 98 Series | Fil-Trek | Strainer | - | to -50 °F (to -46 °C) | carbon steel, 304 SS, 316 SS | Fil-Trek — Industrial Filtration | |
| 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 Strainer
Frequently Asked Questions
What industries use Strainer?
LibertyCES has documented Strainer specified across 5 sector applications, including Municipal Water, Municipal Wastewater, Mining and Chemical Processing.
How is Strainer used in Mining?
Mining and minerals explicitly named sector. — examples include Fil-Trek strainers, Netafim ScreenGuard. This is well-documented in LibertyCES's field data.
Can Strainer handle Salts/Brines?
Exotic alloy basket options specifically for seawater and abrasive/aggressive scrubber-system fluids. Materials to confirm: AL6XN, Hastelloy, Monel, Titanium, Glass Ceramic Matrix Composite. Specific chemicals include Sea Water.
Which chemicals can Strainer handle?
LibertyCES has documented chemical compatibility records for Strainer across 3 chemical families, including Salts/Brines, Acids, Solvents/Organics.
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