Basket strainers Partner!

Different basket strainers could be needed for different applications. Before choosing a strainer, think about the special purposes of your pipeline. The pressure and temperature requirements for your line, the kind of liquid flow (corrosive, abrasive, etc.), the size of the debris, and the frequency of cleaning and maintenance are all significant aspects.

As long as they are cleaned and maintained correctly, basket strainers can be used continuously unlike filters, which need to be changed on a regular basis. Maintaining pressure is essential to a pipeline’s proper operation in high flow systems. You can receive notifications of potential line blockages by installing pressure gauges on either side of the basket strainer. The strainer needs to be removed and cleaned if pressure starts to build up inside of it. Be sure to closely check the pressure because failing to maintain the strainer could result in a major clog that would require the strainer to be replaced.

Regardless of pressure readings, frequent cleanings are advised to prolong the strainer’s life. Depressurizing the pipe is necessary before removing and cleaning a basket strainer since servicing a pressurized strainer could lead to property damage or personal injury. After being taken out, rinse it with water and soak it in a cleaning solution. As necessary, scrub the mesh with a brush; try not to allow the debris stick to it. You might need to keep extra screens on hand to use during cleaning in order to prevent system shutdowns entirely.