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What Is The Basket Strainers Used For

Time: 16-June 2025 | Source: I-FLOW| Share

What Is a Basket Strainer
A basket strainer is a pipeline filtration device used to trap and remove solid contaminants from liquids. It features a removable basket-shaped screen, typically made of stainless steel, which intercepts unwanted particles while allowing clean liquid to pass through. Basket strainers are installed in-line—usually in horizontal pipelines—before sensitive components like pumps, valves, flow meters, or heat exchangers.
They are engineered to handle medium to high flow rates and larger debris loads with minimal pressure loss, making them ideal for industrial applications.
Key Applications of Basket Strainers
HVAC and Building Systems:Protecting chillers, pumps, and thermostatic control valves from scale and impurities.
Marine and Offshore Engineering:Filtering debris from ballast water, seawater cooling systems, and lubrication oil circuits.
Water Treatment & Desalination Plants:Removing solids from raw water or pre-filtering before chemical dosing systems.
Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Sector:Inline filtration for hydrocarbons, fuels, glycol, and process fluids in upstream or downstream pipelines.
Food & Beverage Processing:Ensuring hygienic flow of wash water or production liquids without contamination.

Basket Strainer vs. Y-Strainer: Which One Is Better?
FeatureBasket StrainerY-Strainer
Debris HandlingLarge particles, high debris loadFine particles, low debris load
OrientationBest in horizontal pipelinesCan be used vertically or horizontally
Flow Rate Suitable for high-flow systemsBetter for low to moderate flows
MaintenanceEasier to clean (top access)Requires system shutdown or bypass
Pressure Drop Lower Moderate
Advantages of Installing Basket Strainers
①Protects critical equipment from damage and premature wear
②Reduces operational and maintenance costs
③Increases system efficiency by preventing blockages
④Easy to clean and replace — minimal downtime
⑤Reusable design for sustainability and long-term value
Choosing the Right Basket Strainer
①The fluid type (water, oil, chemical, steam)
②Operating pressure and temperature
③Size of particles to be filtered
④Required flow rate
⑤Maintenance frequency and accessibility
Technical Features of I-FLOW Basket Strainers
Body Materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, bronze (customizable)
Screen Mesh Options: From 20 microns to 1,000 microns
Connections: Flanged (ANSI/DIN), threaded (NPT/BSP), welded ends
Design Pressure: 150 PSI / 300 PSI / customized higher pressure classes
Design Temperature: Up to 400°C (depending on material and gasket)
Drain Plug / Blow-off Port: For easy cleaning or automated flushing
Duplex Type Available: For uninterrupted flow during maintenance
Our team at I-FLOW provides custom-engineered basket strainers tailored to your unique system requirements. Whether you need a rugged cast steel model for offshore drilling or a hygienic stainless design for food processing, we’ve got the solution.
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