Industrial Strainers — Y-Type, T-Type & Basket Strainers
Strainers are mechanical filtration devices installed in piping systems to remove unwanted solid particles from flowing liquids or gases, protecting downstream valves, pumps and instrumentation. Navjivan Valves supplies Y-type, T-type and basket strainers across a wide size range.
Product Overview
A strainer works by directing flow through a perforated or wire-mesh element that traps debris while allowing the process fluid to pass. Correctly sized and positioned upstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and metering equipment, strainers significantly reduce wear, blockages and unplanned maintenance across a piping system.
Types of Strainers
Y-Type Strainers
A compact, Y-shaped body that can be installed horizontally or vertically, widely used on liquid, steam and gas lines where space is limited.
T-Type Strainers
A straight-through body style that allows a larger straining element for a given line size, typically used where a lower pressure drop and greater dirt-holding capacity are required.
Basket-Type Strainers
Use a removable perforated or mesh-lined basket housed in a larger body, allowing higher flow rates and easier cleaning — common on pump suction lines and larger pipeline applications.
Specifications
| Testing Standard | BS 5146 |
|---|---|
| Size Range | 2" – 16" (DN50 – DN400) |
| Pressure Class | 150 – 2500 |
| Body Material | WCB, WCC, WC6, WC9, C5, C12, LCB, LCC, CF8, CF8M |
| Face to Face | As per ASME B16.10 |
| End Connection | ANSI B16.5 (Raised Face Flanged), ANSI B16.25 (Butt Weld) |
Specifications reflect the products currently supplied by Navjivan Valves. Exact availability may vary by size and material — please confirm with our team for your specific requirement.
Applications
- Pump Protection
- Steam Systems
- Water Treatment
- Oil & Gas Processing
- Power Plants
- Chemical Processing
Materials of Construction
Strainer bodies and elements are available in a range of materials including cast steel, stainless steel and alloy grades, with mesh or perforation sizes selected to match the required particle-retention level.
Key Features
- Protects pumps, control valves and instrumentation from debris damage
- Y-type design suits compact installations on liquid, steam or gas lines
- Basket-type design allows higher flow capacity and easy element cleaning
- Available across a wide size and pressure class range