What is a Y-Type Strainer?
The Y-Type is an economical type of strainer for permanent applications, suitable for mounting in horizontal & vertical pipelines with 98% typical efficiency.
The Barton Firtop Y-Type Strainer
Our standard Y-Type strainer is of cast construction which contains a cylindrical strainer screen constructed from perforated plate and lined with a mesh wirecloth for finer filtration when required. Our design has larger filter area than most models available on the market, giving longer service life between cleaning cycles.
Size / Rating / Materials
- ½” (DN15mm) to 24” (DN600mm) – Note: Barton Firtop recommend basket strainers above 8”
- ANSI/ASME Class 150# up to API 15,000
- Materials from Stock: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel & Duplex Stainless Steel (ASME A995 4A)
- Materials on request: Super Duplex Stainless Steel, 6Mo, Aluminium Bronze, Exotics (Alloy 625/ Alloy C276, Titanium etc.)
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Y-Type Strainer Pro’s & Con’s
| Pro’s (for) | Con’s (against) |
|---|
| Simple installation | Low dirt holding (Pressure Loss climbs quickly) |
| Horizontal & vertical installation | Handling heavy covers on large units (angled branch) |
| Low initial pressure loss | Contaminant not retained in screen |
| Reasonable filter area | No quick release option |
| Competitive with large stock range | Operators prefer basket strainers with vertical lift flange and basket |
| Isolate strainer for cleaning |