Stainless Steel Y Strainer (Wye Strainer) – 316, 800 WOG, 20/60/100 Mesh, 1/4″–3″

Description du produit

The Y strainer – also spelled wye strainer – is the first line of defense for your pipeline equipment. This 316 stainless steel y type strainer mechanically removes solids from flowing liquids or gases through a wire mesh screen, protecting pumps, meters, control valves and steam traps from debris, scale and rust.

The “Y” shape keeps fluid resistance low while the screen traps particulates. A threaded cap gives access to the filter screen for cleaning without removing the strainer body from the line, and a blow-off plug lets you flush trapped debris without even opening the cap. PT threaded ends pair naturally with our threaded stainless steel ball valves.

Which Mesh Should You Choose?

All three screens are in stock; other mesh counts can be made to order. For exact opening sizes, see our Y strainer mesh size to micron chart.

Caractéristiques techniques principales

Avantages et bénéfices

• Equipment longevity: captures abrasive particles before they reach pumps, meters and valves downstream.
• Versatile filtration: interchangeable 20/60/100 mesh screens adapt the filtration level to your process.
• Résistance à la corrosion de l'acier 316 : outlasts brass or cast iron strainers, with added molybdenum resisting pitting from chloride-bearing media.
• Clean without stopping the line twice: the threaded cap gives quick screen access, and the blow-off plug can flush trapped debris without opening the cap at all.

Applications

• Pump suction lines — keeps solids away from impellers and pump internals.
• Low-pressure saturated steam and condensate lines (up to 180 °C) — upstream of steam traps, control valves and flowmeters.
• Water meters and flow instrumentation — pre-filtration on process and utility water lines.
• Pressure-reducing and control valves — stops grit from holding the seat open.
• Compressed-air systems — ahead of solenoid valves, cylinders and air tools.
• HVAC chilled-water and condenser-water loops — protects chillers, pumps and control valves.
• Low-pressure fuel-gas lines — ahead of regulators, meters and burners.
• Oil and chemical process lines — keeps rust and scale out of solenoid valves and metering pumps.

Need to flush the screen without opening the line? See the Y strainer with blowdown valve. For screen selection, see the mesh size to micron chart.

FAQ

Which mesh should I choose — 20, 60 or 100? 20 mesh is the coarse, general-purpose screen and the default we ship. 60 mesh catches finer sediment ahead of meters and nozzles. 100 mesh is for fine particles ahead of control valves and instrumentation. All three are in stock; other mesh counts can be made to order.

Can I clean the screen without removing the strainer from the line? Yes. The threaded cap opens for quick screen removal, and for routine flushing you can simply open the blow-off plug — no need to open the cap at all.

Quelles sont les normes de filetage disponibles ? PT (tapered) threads are in stock. NPT and PF can be made to order — tell us which standard your piping uses when you request a quote.

What are the pressure and temperature ratings? 800 WOG maximum working pressure, and -20 °C to +180 °C, limited by the PTFE gasket and O-ring.

How should a Y strainer be installed? In a horizontal line, or in a vertical line with downward flow. On pump duty, install it on the suction side so debris never reaches the impeller.

What is the strainer body made of? ASTM A351 CF8M — the cast form of 316 stainless steel — with a SUS 316 screen. CF8 (cast 304) is available made to order.