Get to know Industrial Basket Strainer

What Is A Basket Strainer?

A basket strainer is a device that uses a screen to filter out foreign impurities from the pipeline, which are removed by the strainer. It helps to protect the piping system from clogging or damage to piping systems and industrial valves due to debris build-up.

According to the grid size, filters are generally divided into coarse filters (suitable for particles larger than a specific size), medium-sized filters (particles with a size of 75-1905 μm), and fine filters (particles smaller than 5 microns)

According to the working method, they can be divided into:

Single basket filter (Simplex): a single filter, requiring downtime for cleaning

Duplex basket filter (Duplex): double filters in parallel, can be switched online, no need to shut down

Y-type filter: filtration when the fluid makes a sharp turn, this filter is relatively easy to clean

T-type filter: filter installed at the T-type joint of the pipeline.

The basket filter is generally installed horizontally on the pipeline. The inlet and outlet directions should be consistent with the direction of the arrow on the valve body, and all connections should be firmly tightened to prevent leakage. It is generally in the pump, control valves and other equipment upstream, the main role is to protect important equipment from pipeline debris damage, guide the fluid through the filter, and then the filter mesh to capture these impurities particles. 

When the fluid enters the screened filter basket, particles larger than the openings are trapped in the screen and the clean fluid is discharged through the outlet. Filter baskets are usually made of stainless steel wire mesh with different opening sizes and can filter particles from 5-1950 microns.

Chemical and petrochemical industries: filtration of chemical raw materials and products

Food and beverage industry: filtration of raw materials and products

Power industry: filtration of boiler feed water and cooling water

Water treatment industry: filtration of incoming and outgoing water

Paper industry: filtration of slurry and paint

Agricultural irrigation: filtration of impurities in the water source

Basket Strainer  can effectively protect pipelines, valves and other equipment and extend service life. It has a simple structure and is easy to maintain. Proper installation and regular maintenance are essential to maximise the performance and service life of the basket filter.