Technical Reference - Simplex Strainers

Simplex Pipeline Strainers are the most often selected basket strainer type. With proper care a Simplex basket strainer will last almost indefinitely. Simplex strainers are used to remove unwanted solids from every conceivable kind of industrial fluid. Water, oil paint, cosmetics, food products, and adhesives are just some examples where Simplex strainers are used.

Simplex strainers are installed into systems that can be shut down temporarily for strainer basket cleaning or change out. Having an extra basket on hand greatly simplifies the procedure. The dirty basket is replaced with the clean one and the line is back in service quickly.  Keeping an extra basket on hand is also valuable insurance in case a basket is damaged or breaks. Expensive or sensitive equipment is protected by installing a strainer before it. Pumps, flow meters, nozzles and valves can foul and stop functioning if solid material lodges in them. Simplex strainers prevent this - resulting in lower maintenance cost and reduced downtime. Over time a strainer can pay for itself with these savings.

Cast metal simplex basket strainers are offered in sizes from 3/8" to 36" in metals such as iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze and Tefzel® plastic-lined carbon steel. For plastic pipeline applications or where contamination or corrosion is a problem, plastic simplex strainers are available in sizes from 1/2" to 8". We offer a simplex basket strainer for virtually every straining application. High pressures, high temperatures and high flow rates are never problem. Should you have a unique application, we can design and fabricate a special simplex strainer to meet your exact needs.  We are your one stop source for every type of simplex strainer.

simplex strainers from 1/2" to 8" pipelines Model SC Simplex Strainer for Pipelines to 8". Unusually large basket capacity...a free-straining area of at least 6 times the pipe cross-sectional area
Simplex Strainers for 10" to 18" pipelines Model SC Straight Flow Simplex Strainer for Pipelines from 10" to 18". Compact in size... and only one light­weight basket is required to handle the largest flow rates of 10" to 18" pipelines
Simplex Strainers that are inexpensive for light duty applicationsModel LC Inexpensive Simplex Strainer for Pipelines from 1-1/2" to 8". A lower-priced strainer for moderate pressure applications. Clamp-type cover is easily removed without the need for tools.
simplex strainers with steam jacket for very hot or cold applicationsModel SCJ Steam-Jacketed Simplex Strainer for Pipelines to 8". Use for materials that must be kept hot in order to remain fluid. Cover seal can be Viton® or other non-asbestos material for higher temperatures.
simplex strainers with Teflon Lining for corrosive applications Model SCL Tefzel®-Lined Simplex Strainer for Pipelines from 1" to 6". This is a low-cost alternative to exotic alloy strainers for a wide variety of corrosive or abrasive lined piping applications.
simplex strainers made of PVC CPVC and Polypropylene All-Plastic Simplex Strainer for Pipelines from 112" to 8". Will never rust or corrode and cannot contaminate process media. Don't require painting or coating to survive corrosive environmental conditions.

Simplex Strainers for pipelines up to 36"

Model SCM MuIti-basket Simplex Strainer  for Pipelines from 8" to 36". Extremely rugged with a low profile for tight installations. Angled baskets permit a high flow rate and a low pressure drop.
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