Strainer — Salts/Brines
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LibertyCES has documented Strainer in Salts/Brines service, including Sea Water. Wetted materials to confirm: AL6XN, Hastelloy, Monel and Titanium. Compatibility depends on exact concentration, temperature and duty cycle, so confirm with a free spec review.
Notes from the vendor documentation
Exotic alloy basket options specifically for seawater and abrasive/aggressive scrubber-system fluids.
Materials documented for this service
- AL6XN
- Hastelloy
- Monel
- Titanium
- Glass Ceramic Matrix Composite
Products cited for this service
Real Specifications
| Spec | Value | Source document |
|---|---|---|
| Basket material options | 316 Stainless, AL6XN, CPVC, Hastelloy, Monel, PP, PVC, PVDF, Titanium | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| FRP laminate schedule | 5-layer construction: 10 mil Nexus veil chemical barrier, 100 mil chopped strand anti-wicking layer, 55° filament-wound structural layer, repeat chemical barrier, 10 mil polyester gel coat | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| Temperature rating | Up to 180°F standard, or 180-220°F high-temp tier (FRP Basket Strainers) | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| Pressure rating (GS Series) | 150 psi at 73°F, hydrostatically tested | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| Standards / sizes | ANSI B16.5 Class 150 flanged, ASME Sec X / PS-1569, 3"-24" | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
Vendor markets the Glass Ceramic Matrix Composite basket specifically for combined corrosion-AND-abrasion service (seawater, scrubber systems) — most strainer materials address one failure mode or the other, so a single-property material choice (e.g. PVDF for corrosion alone) risks abrasive wear failure in seawater scrubber duty.
Most suppliers spec 316 stainless or PVDF for a seawater strainer and stop there, but seawater scrubber discharge is corrosive and abrasive at once, and a material chosen for one property alone tends to fail from the other. Liberty CES matches basket material to the actual combined-stress profile, which is why a fiberglass/ceramic/vinyl ester composite rated to 220°F exists as a distinct option, not a marketing variant of standard FRP.
Every material and product claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Chemical compatibility depends on exact concentration, temperature, and duty cycle — confirm current specifications with the manufacturer and request a spec review before final specification.
FAQ
Can Strainer handle Salts/Brines?
Exotic alloy basket options specifically for seawater and abrasive/aggressive scrubber-system fluids.
What wetted materials should Strainer use in Salts/Brines service?
Materials documented for this service: AL6XN, Hastelloy, Monel, Titanium, Glass Ceramic Matrix Composite. Compatibility depends on exact concentration, temperature and duty cycle, so confirm with a spec review before final specification.
Which Salts/Brines chemicals does this cover?
Named chemicals in this documentation: Sea Water.
Which Strainer models are documented for Salts/Brines?
Documented examples include Fluidtrol FRP/Glass Ceramic Matrix Composite Basket Strainers.
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