Basket Strainers

Basket Strainer Cutaway BASKET STRAINER

CUTAWAY VIEW

OVERVIEW:  Stayflow basket strainers protect equipment by mechanically removing solids from liquids and other commercial and industrial piping systems with the use of a perforated or wire mesh straining screen in a vertically oriented chamber. Basket strainers have more debris holding capacity than Y strainers, and generally have less of a pressure drop, which is why they are ideal in liquid applications. 

These strainers are usually supplied in one of four materials: iron, carbon steel, bronze, or stainless steel. Iron is used most often because it costs the least, and has good corrosion resistance in water and many other services. Carbon steel is used where higher temperatures, or concern with thermal or mechanical shock is an issue, which makes them popular in the oil and petrochemical industries. Bronze handles thermal and mechanical shock better than iron, and is better in some corrosive applications, but is limited in temperature range. Stainless steel is needed where corrosion could be an issue, and is widely used in the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries.  

They are provided with a variety of end connections, including threaded, flanged, and welded.  Standard screens are provided for either WOG (water, oil, gas) or steam service, but other screens are available on request.

                                                                           Basket Strainer Choices      

  • BIF1 CAST IRON SIMPLEX BASKET STRAINER

    The BIF1 is a rugged cast iron simplex basket strainer for liquid service, featuring a bolted cover and stainless steel basket. It’s a dependable, economical solution for systems where flow can be shut down for cleaning. Available in 2" to 20" diameters.
  • BIFC1 CAST IRON QUICK-OPENING BASKET STRAINER

    The BIF1C is a cast iron simplex basket strainer with a quick-opening clamped cover for fast basket access and minimal downtime. Designed for more frequent cleaning in liquid systems. Available in 2" to 20" diameters.
  • BCF FLANGED CARBON STEEL BASKET STRAINERS

    The Model BCF is a high quality carbon steel basket strainer with flanges that are rated as Class 150# with the BCF1. Also available as BCF2 and BCF3 for 300# and 600# respectively. It includes a number of unique design features, including inlet/outlet bosses with gauge taps, cast-in support legs, encapsulated cover gasket, and plugged bottom drain and cover vent. 2" to 12" diameters.
  • BSF FLANGED STAINLESS STEEL BASKET STRAINERS

    The BSF Series are flanged stainless steel basket strainers for demanding liquid applications needing corrosion resistance and high pressure. Rated up to 600psi. Available in 2" to 12" diameters.
  • BAF ALUMINUM BRONZE BASKET STRAINER

    The BAF Series features all-aluminum bronze flanged basket strainers designed for seawater and corrosive liquid service. Class 150#. Excellent resistance to dezincification and saltwater attack. Available in 2" to 12" diameters.
  • TCF CAST TEE STRAINERS

    The Models TCF (carbon steel) and TSF (stainless steel) are Class 150 cast tee strainers with raised-face flanges per ASME B16.5. Tee strainers are ideal for high-flow, low-pressure-drop applications and allow inline basket removal. A more economical alternative to fabricated tee strainers. 2" to 24" diameters.

  • TSF CAST TEE STRAINERS

    The Models TCF (carbon steel) and TSF (stainless steel) are Class 150 cast tee strainers with raised-face flanges per ASME B16.5. Tee strainers are ideal for high-flow, low-pressure-drop applications and allow inline basket removal. A more economical alternative to fabricated tee strainers. 2" to 24" diameters. 
  • BFF FLANGED FRP STRAINERS

    The Model BFF fiberglass strainer is the workhorse of industrial FRP strainers. It is recommended for a wide range of moderate to aggressive corrosion environments in FRP and other plastic piping systems. 2" to 14" diameters.
  • BFF-LTE FLANGED FRP BASKET STRAINERS

    The BFF-LTE basket strainer is an FRP fiberglass design for commercial aquatic suction applications, including water parks, zoos, aquariums, and commercial swimming pools. 3" to 14" diameters.
  • BFF-LINED FLANGED FRP BASKET STRAINERS

    The BFF-Lined basket strainer is an FRP design with a PVC, CPVC, Polypropylene, or PVDF thermoplastic liner and basket screen for special chemical services. 2" to 14" diameters.
  • BP & BH PVC-CPVC BASKET STRAINERS

    The Model BP and Model BH are PVC or CPVC basket strainers that are for PVC/CPVC systems and other chemical systems where PVC or CPVC components are appropriate. They have 150# flanges (BPF/BHF) or socket ends (BPS/BHS). Different size perforations and meshes are come in PVC or CPVC, and are optional in stainless steel, etc. 1/2" to 12" diameters.
  • BIT THREADED CAST IRON BASKET STRAINERS

    The BIT Series are compact basket strainers in rugged cast iron with threaded ends, designed for low- to moderate-pressure liquid applications. Lead free. Class 125#. Available in 3/8" to 3" diameters.
  • BCT THREADED CARBON STEEL BASKET STRAINERS

    The BCT Series are carbon steel basket strainers with threaded ends, ideal for higher-pressure industrial liquid applications requiring durability in compact piping systems. Class 150/300#. Available in 3/8" to 3" diameters.
  • BST THREADED STAINLESS BASKET STRAINERS

    The BST Series are all-stainless steel basket strainers with threaded ends, designed for corrosion-resistant performance in compact industrial liquid systems. Class 300#. Available in 3/8" to 3" diameters.
  • BIF FLANGED IRON BASKET STRAINERS

    The Model BIF iron basket strainer is constructed from cast iron castings that have drilled flanges that are in accordance with ASME B16.5. Perforated 304 stainless steel screens are welded along the seam for maximum strength. 2" to 16" diameters.
  • BIFC FLANGED IRON BASKET STRAINERS

    The Model BIFC iron basket strainer is constructed from cast iron castings that have drilled flanges that are in accordance with ASME B16.5. Perforated 304 stainless steel screens are welded along the seam for maximum strength. For liquid service. The BIFC have a quick opening clamped cover for ease in basket removal. 2" to 12" diameters.
  • SD SUCTION DIFFUSER

    The SD Suction Diffuser connects to the suction side of a pump, and incorporates the functions of a strainer, flow straightener, and elbow in one compact component. 2" to 8" diameters.