Basket Strainer
High-capacity basket design for applications requiring frequent cleaning.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Basket Strainer (Simplex / Duplex) |
| Size Range | 2" to 24" (50 mm to 600 mm) |
| Body Materials | CI, DI, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Screen Material | SS304 / SS316 (Perforated or Mesh) |
| Mesh Size | 10 to 400 mesh (customizable) |
| End Connections | Flanged |
| Pressure Rating | PN10 / PN16, Class 150 |
| Standards | ASME B16.34 |
Applications
Fuel systems, cooling water, process liquids, high-debris applications
About the Basket Strainer
The basket strainer houses a cylindrical or conical screen basket element mounted vertically inside a pot-shaped body. Unlike the Y-strainer where the screen element is at a fixed 45° angle, the basket strainer's vertically mounted basket provides a very large screen surface area - typically 3–5 times the pipe bore cross-section area - which gives a dramatically lower clean-strainer pressure drop and a much higher dirt-holding capacity before cleaning is required. This combination of low pressure drop and high capacity makes basket strainers the preferred design for liquids with high suspended solids loading where frequent Y-strainer cleaning would cause unacceptable downtime.
The basket is accessed for cleaning by removing the top cover (bolted cover, quick-opening closure, or swing bolt design), lifting the basket out, cleaning it by flushing or air blasting, and reinstalling - a procedure that typically takes 10–30 minutes per cleaning cycle. Simplex basket strainers require the line to be shut down for cleaning; duplex basket strainers (twin-basket with a diverter valve) allow on-stream cleaning by diverting flow to the clean basket while the dirty basket is removed. Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies basket strainers in sizes 2" to 24" in Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Carbon Steel WCB, and SS316 with screen mesh sizes from 10 mesh (coarse) to 400 mesh (fine filtration) to ASME B16.34.
Where It's Used
Key industries and applications for the Basket Strainer
Fuel oil and diesel systems
Carbon Steel basket strainers on fuel oil supply to industrial boiler burners and diesel generator day tank feeds; coarse 10–20 mesh screen removes rust scale and fuel tank sludge; quick-open cover for regular cleaning
Cooling tower and condenser water circuits
Ductile Iron or Carbon Steel basket strainers on cooling water supply to shell-and-tube condensers and process heat exchangers; large basket capacity handles seasonal algae, biofilm, and scale spalling in towers
Pump suction protection
large-bore basket strainers (6"–24") on centrifugal pump suction in water intake stations, cooling water pump houses, and industrial water supply; low basket pressure drop avoids cavitation at pump suction
Petroleum product processing
Carbon Steel basket strainers on crude oil pump suction, fuel oil unloading arms, and hydrocarbon feed lines; basket cleanable in-place with steam purge before opening in hydrocarbon service
Chemical process and reagent systems
SS316 basket strainers on chemical process pump suction, heat exchanger feed, and reactor feed lines; fine mesh (100–200 mesh) protects control valves and precision flow meters from particulate
How to Choose the Right Basket Strainer
Select a basket strainer over a Y-strainer when: (a) the fluid contains a high loading of solids requiring frequent cleaning; (b) low pressure drop is required (basket strainers have 3–5× lower ΔP than Y-strainers for the same pipe size and mesh); (c) the basket cleaning frequency will be more than weekly (frequent Y-strainer blow-off adds up to significant labour cost). For continuous process lines where the line cannot be shut down for basket cleaning, specify a duplex basket strainer with diverter valve.
Popular Configurations
Most commonly ordered specifications for the Basket Strainer
Frequently Asked Questions
About Basket Strainer - ordering, specs, delivery & compliance
What standards does the Basket Strainer comply with?+
Our Basket Strainer complies with ASME B16.34. All products are manufactured to international standards and come with full material test reports (MTR), dimensional inspection reports, and hydrostatic test certificates on request.
What materials are available for the Basket Strainer?+
The Basket Strainer is available in CI, DI, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel. Material selection depends on your process fluid, temperature, pressure, and corrosion requirements.
What is the delivery lead time for Basket Strainer?+
Standard stock sizes are available for immediate dispatch from our Vadodara warehouse. Custom sizes and special materials typically have a lead time of 2–6 weeks depending on specifications. We serve customers across India within 1–7 business days and export to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas with full export documentation.
Can I get a custom Basket Strainer for a specific application?+
Yes. Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies custom-engineered strainers for specific process conditions. Submit your technical requirements - including pressure class, temperature range, fluid type, end connections, and any special trim or coating needs - via our RFQ form or WhatsApp, and our engineering team will respond within 24 hours.
What pressure ratings are available for the Basket Strainer?+
The Basket Strainer is available in pressure ratings of PN10 / PN16, Class 150. Higher-pressure classes are available for critical service applications in oil & gas, power generation, and chemical processing.
How do I request a quote for the Basket Strainer?+
You can request a quote by clicking the "Request Quote" button on this page, filling out our RFQ form at vajravyuh.com/rfq, emailing us at sales@vajravyuh.com, or WhatsApping us directly at +91-9979774557. Please include quantity, size, pressure class, material grade, and end-connection type for the fastest response.
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