T Strainers

Applications

Steam, Liquid, Gas and Oil Service

Process Equipment

Water and Waste

Power Industry

Pulp and Paper

Chemical Industry

Metals and Mining

Pressures to 3705 PSIG

Temperatures to 800F

FEATURES
Horizontal or Vertical Installations
Stainless Steel Perforated Screens
Thru Bolt Cover is Standard

MATERIALS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
Other materials upon request

END CONNECTIONS
Buttweld End
RTJ or RF Flanges

SIZES
2" (50mm) up
to 24" (600mm)
as standard

RATINGS
ASME Class 150
ASME Class 300
ASME Class 600
ASME Class 900
ASME Class 1500
Higher Pressure Classes on Request

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T
STRAINERS

Large sizes upon

request

FT SERIES
FABRICATED T-STRAINERS
PRESSURES TO 3705 PSIG (255 BARG)
TEMPERATURES TO 800F (427C)
Custom engineered and fabricated T strainers
RF or RTJ Flanges or Buttweld end connections
in accordance with ASME 16.34 and 16.5
Standard thru bolt cover design.
Installation in horizontal or vertical pipelines.
Three flow configurations available.
Stainless steel perforated screens are standard
Cover lifting lug standard on sizes 10" and larger

APPLICATIONS
Steam, liquid, gas and oil service
Power Industry
Pulp & Paper
Process Equipment
Chemical Industry
Metal & Mining
Water & Waste
Metal & Mining

MODELS
FT1 Inline, straight through flow
FT2 90 degree angle flow top to side
FT3 90 degree angle flow side to top
FTZ Custom Configuration

PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE CHART

OPTIONS

ASME B16.34

Other materials, sizes and/or configurations

Quick Opening covers See page 92
Other screen, mesh or wedgewire See page 138
Vent, Drain and/or differential pressure connections
U stamped vessels
NACE MRO10-75 Certification
External/Internal coatings
600# flanges and higher
Oxygen cleaning
Contact Factory for other Options

APPLICABLE CODES
Designed/Manufactured to meet ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, or
ASME B31.4 and/or ASME Section VIII, Div. 1.
Canadian Registration Numbers (CRN) available
Welders certified to ASME Section IX

For higher pressure classes & other materials, consult factory.

For Quick Opening Covers see page 92

FT Series Ordering Code

T
STRAINERS

Model

F
1
Model - Position 1 - 3
FT1 - Inline Flow
FT2 - 90 degree angle flow
- Top to Side
FT3 - 90 degree angle flow
- Side to Top
FTZ - Custom
Configurations
Material - Position 4
C - Carbon Steel
L - Low Temp CS
V - 304 SS
T - 316 SS
M - Monel
Z - Other
For any variations, use the part
numbering system above but
clearly indicate the additional
requirements.

T
2

2
3

Material

Inlet
Size

Class

V
4

P
5

4
6

Inlet Size - Position 5

U - 16
H-2
V - 18
J - 212
W - 20
K-3
X - 22
M-4
Y - 24
N-5
1 - 28
P-6
2 - 30
Q-8
3 - 36
R - 10
4 - 40
S - 12
Z - Other
T - 14
Class - Position 6
1 - 150
2 - 250
3 - 300
4 - 600
5 - 900
6 - 1500
Z - Other

Connection
Dash

R
7

Cover

Perf

Mesh

B
9

4
10

A
11

Connection - Position 7
1
B - Butt Weld
F - Flat Face Flange
J - Ring Joint Flange
R - Raised Face Flange
Z - Other
Dash - Position 8
Cover - Position 9
B - Bolted
C - Bolted w/C-Clamp
D - Bolted w/Davit
J - Bolted w/Hinge
H - T - Bolt Hinged
T - Threaded Hinged
Y - Yoke Hinged
Z - Other

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Perf - Position 10
2
304 SS Material
B - 3/64"
1 - 1/32"
2 - 1/16"
3 - 3/32"
4 - 1/8"
5 - 5/32"
6 - 3/16"
7 - 7/32"
8 - 1/4"
9 - 3/8"
Z - Other

Mesh Position 11
A - None
1 - 10
2 - 20
3 - 30
4 - 40
5 - 50
6 - 60
7 - 80
8 - 100
9 - 120
Z - Other

1. For Buttweld connections please

specify mating pipe schedule.
2. For other screen material, contact
factory.

FT1 SERIES
FABRICATED T-STRAINERS
SPECIFICATION
T Strainer shall be designed and manufactured to meet ASME B31.1, ASME
B31.3 or ANSI B31.4 and/or ASME Section VIII Div. 1. The strainer shall be
straight flow design with vertical screen supports. The screen shall be size
______ perf Stainless Steel. The strainer shall have a bolted cover furnished.
The strainer shall be have an inlet size of ______ and Open Area Ratio of
_______. The T Strainer shall be SSI FT1 Series.

MATERIALS

OF

CONSTRUCTION (CARBON STEEL SHOWN*)

PartCarbon Steel
Body SA234-WPB
Flanges SA105
Screen1 304 SS
Internal support ribs Carbon Steel
Coupling / threadoletsSA105
Gasket1 304 SS Spiral Wound
Stud SA193-B7
Nut SA194-2H

2. For Buttweld connection please specify

mating pipe shedule.

SIZE

STANDARD
SCREEN

MATERIALS

* Other material available - consult factory

1. Recommended Spare Parts
Materials specification will change when NACE MR01-75 is specified.

2"- 12"
14"- 24"

1/8" Perf.
3/16" Perf.

304SS
304SS

Connections: 2-24
2
RF, RTJ or Buttweld

SCREEN OPENINGS

DIMENSIONS inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)

150# and 300# Class flanges shown (For 600#, 900# and 1500# dimensions and weights - contact factory)
Buttweld

Size
CLASS

150
10316

CLASS

B
Flanged/
Buttweld
CLASS

C
Flanged
CLASS

Buttweld
CLASS

D
Flanged/
Buttweld
CLASS

300
101116

150
5

300
5

150
6

300
638

150
518

300
538

150
212

300
212

150
1118

Cover
CLASS

Approx. Weights
Unit
Unit
(Flanged)
(Buttweld)
CLASS

CLASS

300
1158

150
5

300
8

150
28

300
42

150
16

300
24
(10.9)

(50)

(259)

(271)

(127)

(127)

(152)

(161)

(129)

(136)

(63)

(63)

(282)

(294)

(2.3)

(3.6)

(12.7)

(19.1)

(7.3)

212

111116

12316

634

718

578

618

13116

13916

14

40

55

25

30

(65)

(297)

(310)

(152)

(152)

(171)

(180)

(148)

(155)

(76)

(76)

(331)

(344)

(3.2)

(6.4)

(18.1)

(24.9)

(11.3)

(13.6)

12716

1315

634

634

714

778

614

658

338

338

1378

1458

16

52

72

32

42

(80)

(316)

(335)

(172)

(172)

(185)

(199)

(158)

(167)

(86)

(86)

(352)

(371)

(4.1)

(7.3)

(23.6)

(32.7)

(14.5)

(19.1)

14716

15316

814

814

814

714

758

418

418

1638

1718

17

27

79

125

49

75

(100)

(367)

(386)

(210)

(210)

(210)

(228)

(183)

(193)

(105)

(105)

(415)

(434)

(7.7)

(12.2)

(35.8)

(56.7)

(22.2)

(34)

161516

171116

934

934

912

1038

812

878

478

478

1938

2018

20

35

105

160

67

96

(125)

(430)

(449)

(248)

(248)

(242)

(263)

(215)

(225)

(124)

(124)

(491)

(510)

(9.1)

(15.9)

(47.6)

(72.6)

(30.4)

(43.5)

18716

19316

1114

1114

1038

11316

914

958

558

558

2138

2218

26

50

140

225

92

141

(150)

(468)

(487)

(286)

(286)

(263)

(283)

(234)

(244)

(143)

(143)

(542)

(561)

(11.8)

(22.7)

(63.5)

(102.1)

(41.7)

(64)

230

350

152

216

22 16

22 16

14

14

12 8

13 4

11 8

11 2

26 8

26 8

45

81

(200)

(564)

(583)

(356)

(356)

(314)

(336)

(282)

(291)

(178)

(178)

(663)

(682)

(20.4)

(36.7)

10

25316

26716

17

17

131516

1514

1258

1314

812

812

3018

3138

70

124

(250)

(640)

(672)

(432)

(432)

(353)

(387)

(320)

(336)

(216)

(216)

(764)

(796)

(31.8)

(56.2)

15

(104.3) (158.8)

325

495

(68.9)

(98)

221

313

(147.4) (224.5) (100.2)

(142)

12

29 16

30 16

20

20

16

17 8

14 8

15 4

10

10

35 8

36 8

110

185

500

765

340

485

(300)

(741)

(773)

(508)

(508)

(406)

(441)

(371)

(387)

(254)

(254)

(891)

(923)

(49.9)

(83.9)

(226.8)

(347)

(154.2)

(220)

250

710

1025

490

665

14

32316

33716

22

22

1758

19

1618

1634

11

11

3918

4038

140

(350)

(818)

(849)

(559)

(559)

(447)

(482)

(409)

(425)

(279)

(279)

(993)

(1025)

(63.5)

16

34316

351116

24

24

181116

2014

1718

1778

12

12

4218

4358

180

(400)

(868)

(906)

(610)

(610)

(474)

(514)

(434)

(453)

(305)

(305)

(1069)

(1107)

(81.6)

18

38316

391116

27

27

2034

2238

1918

1978

1312

1312

4718

4858

220

(450)

(970)

(1008)

(686)

(686)

(528)

(568)

(485)

(504)

(343)

(343)

(1196)

(1234)

(99.8)

20

41916

421516

30

30

2258

2418

2034

2112

15

15

5112

5278

(500)

(1055)

(1091)

(762)

(762)

(574)

(612)

(528)

(545)

(381)

(381)

(1307)

(1342)

285

295

860

1320

580

(133.8) (390.1) (598.8) (263.1)

395

1025

1700

725

820
(372)

1060

(179.2) (464.9) (771.1) (328.9) (480.8)

505

1350

2250

990

1450

(129.3) (229.1) (612.4) (1020.6) (449.1) (657.7)

24

46316

47716

34

34

2518

2658

2318

2334

17

17

5818

5938

430

(600)

(1173)

(1205)

(864)

(864)

(638)

(676)

(587)

(602)

(432)

(432)

(1476)

(1507)

(195)

Note: Cover lifting lugs standard on sizes 10 and larger. Lifting lug dimensions are not included above.
Dimensions shown are subject to change. Contact factory for certified prints when required.

- 131 -

(113.4) (322.1) (464.9) (222.3) (301.6)

790

2100

2340

1580

2240

(358.3) (952.6) (1061.4) (716.7) (1016.1)

T
STRAINERS

A
Flanged

FT2 SERIES
FABRICATED T-STRAINERS
SPECIFICATION
T Strainer shall be designed and manufactured to meet ASME B31.1, ASME
B31.3 or ANSI B31.4 and/or ASME Section VIII Div. 1. The strainer shall be 90
degree angle flow design with horizontal screen supports. The flow shall be top
to side. The screen shall be size ______ perf Stainless Steel. The strainer shall
have a bolted cover furnished. The strainer shall be have an inlet size of ______
and Open Area Ratio of _______. The T Strainer shall be SSI FT2 Series.

MATERIALS

OF

CONSTRUCTION (CARBON STEEL SHOWN*)

PartCarbon Steel
Body SA234-WPB
Flanges SA105
Screen1 304 SS
Internal support ribs Carbon Steel
Coupling / threadoletsSA105
Gasket1 304 SS Spiral Wound
Stud SA193-B7
Nut SA194-2H

Connections: 2-24
2
RF, RTJ or Buttweld
2. For Buttweld connection please specify mating
pipe shedule.

SCREEN OPENINGS

* Other material available - consult factory

1. Recommended Spare Parts
Materials specification will change when NACE MR01-75 is specified.

SIZE

STANDARD
SCREEN

MATERIALS

2"- 12"
14"- 24"

1/8" Perf.
3/16" Perf.

304SS
304SS

DIMENSIONS inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)

150# and 300# Class flanges shown (For 600#, 900# and 1500# dimensions and weights, contact factory)
A
Flanged

B
Buttweld

Flanged

C
Buttweld

Flanged

Buttweld

Size
CLASS

T
STRAINERS

CLASS

CLASS

CLASS

CLASS

CLASS

D
Flanged/
Buttweld

Cover

CLASS

CLASS

Approx. Weights
Unit
Unit
(Flanged)
(Buttweld)
CLASS

CLASS

150
101516

300
11916

150
814

300
858

150
518

300
538

150
212

300
212

150
518

300
538

150
212

300
212

150
1258

300
1318

150
5

300
8

150
28

300
42

150
16

300
24
(10.9)

(50)

(278)

(294)

(209)

(219)

(129)

(136)

(63)

(63)

(129)

(136)

(63)

(63)

(320)

(333)

(2.3)

(3.6)

(12.7)

(19.1)

(7.3)

212

1238

13

958

10

578

618

578

618

1478

1558

14

40

55

25

30

(65)

(314)

(330)

(244)

(254)

(148)

(155)

(76)

(76)

(148)

(155)

(76)

(76)

(377)

(396)

(3.2)

(6.4)

(18.1)

(24.9)

(11.3)

(13.6)

1338

14516

10716

11

614

658

338

338

614

658

338

338

1538

1618

16

52

72

32

42

(80)

(340)

(364)

(265)

(280)

(158)

(167)

(86)

(86)

(158)

(167)

(86)

(86)

(390)

(409)

(4.1)

(7.3)

(23.6)

(32.7)

(14.5)

(19.1)

1538

16716 12316 1278

714

758

418

418

714

758

418

418

1812

1914

17

27

79

125

49

75

(100)

(390)

(418)

(183)

(193)

(105)

(105)

(183)

(193)

(105)

(105)

(469)

(488)

(7.7)

(12.2)

(35.8)

(56.7)

(22.2)

(34)

(310)

(327)

1778

19116 14316

15

812

878

478

478

812

878

478

478

2134

2212

20

35

105

160

67

96

(125)

(454)

(484)

(361)

(381)

(215)

(225)

(124)

(124)

(215)

(225)

(124)

(124)

(552)

(571)

(9.1)

(15.9)

(47.6)

(72.6)

(30.4)

(43.5)

140

225

92

141

19716

2058

1534

16916

914

958

558

558

914

958

558

558

2334

2434

26

50

(150)

(494)

(524)

(400)

(421)

(234)

(244)

(143)

(143)

(234)

(244)

(143)

(143)

(604)

(628)

(11.8)

(22.7)

23516

24916

1918

20

11

1112

11

1112

2918

2978

45

81

(486)

(508)

(63.5) (102.1)

(41.7)

(64)

230

152

216

350

(200)

(592)

(624)

(282)

(291)

(178)

(178)

(282)

(291)

(178)

(178)

(739)

(758)

(20.4)

10

2638

28516 22316 2312 1258

1314

812

812

1258

1314

812

812

3358

3478

70

(336)

(216)

(216)

(320)

(336)

(216)

(216)

(853)

(885)

(31.8)

(56.2) (147.4) (224.5) (100.2)

10

10

10

10

3918

4038

110

185

(254)

(254)

(254)

(254)

(993)

(1025) (49.9)

4318

4438

(250)

(670)

(719)

(564)

(597)

12

30716

32716

2534

2718 14 2/4 1514

(300)

(773)

(824)

(654)

(689)

14

33916

35916

2838

(350)

(853)

(903)

(720)

16
(400)

18
(450)

20
(500)

24
(600)

3558 371516 30716

(905)

(964)

3934

42116

(773)

(320)

14 2/4 1514

(371)

(387)

(371)

(387)

2934

16

1634

11

(755)

(409)

(425)

(279)

11

16

1634

11

11

(279)

(409)

(425)

(279)

(279)

32

1718

1778

12

12

1718

1778

12

12

(813)

(434)

(453)

(305)

(305)

(434)

(453)

(305)

(305)

140

(36.7) (104.3) (158.8)

(68.9)

(98)

124

221

313

325
500

495

(142)

765

340

485

(83.9) (226.8)

(347)

(154.2)

(220)

250

1025

490

665

710

(1095) (1126) (63.5) (113.4) (322.1) (464.9) (222.3) (301.6)

4618

4758

180

295

860

1320

580

820

(1171) (1209) (81.6) (133.8) (390.1) (598.8) (263.1)

(372)

1060

3558 1918

1978

1312

1312 1918

1978

1312 1312

5158

(1010) (1069)

(865)

(905)

(485)

(504)

(343)

(343)

(485)

(504)

(343)

(1310) (1349) (99.8) (179.2) (464.9) (771.1) (328.9) (480.8)

4314

34

(343)

45716

3738

3878 2034

2112

15

15

2034

2112

15

15

(1098) (1154)

(949)

(987)

(528)

(545)

(381)

(381)

(528)

(545)

(381)

(381)

48116

4178

4338 2318

2334

17

17

2318

2334

17

17

(602)

(432)

(432)

(587)

(602)

(432)

(432)

50316

(1221) (1275) (1064) (1102)

(587)

591316

5318
6278

285

395
505

1025 1700
1350 2250

725
990

1450

(1519) (1596) (129.3) (229.1) (612.4) (1020.6) (449.1) (657.7)

6318

6438

430

(1603) (1634) (195)

Note: Cover lifting lugs standard on sizes 10 and larger. Lifting lug dimensions are not included above.
Dimensions shown are subject to change. Contact factory for certified prints when required.

- 132 -

220

790

2100 2340

1580 2240

(358.3) (952.6) (1061.4) (716.7) (1016.1)

FT3 SERIES
FABRICATED T-STRAINERS
SPECIFICATION
T Strainer shall be designed and manufactured to meet ASME B31.1, ASME
B31.3 or ANSI B31.4 and/or ASME Section VIII Div. 1. The strainer shall be 90
degree angle flow design. The flow shall be side to top. The screen shall be
size ______ perf Stainless Steel. The strainer shall have a bolted cover
furnished. The strainer shall be have an inlet size of ______ and Open Area Ratio
of _______. The T Strainer shall be SSI FT3 Series.

MATERIALS

OF

CONSTRUCTION (CARBON STEEL SHOWN*)

Connections: 2-24
2
RF, RTJ or Buttweld

PartCarbon Steel
Body SA234-WPB
Flanges SA105
Screen1 304 SS
Internal support ribs Carbon Steel
Coupling / threadoletsSA105
Gasket1 304 SS Spiral Wound
Stud SA193-B7
Nut SA194-2H

2. For Buttweld connection please specify

mating pipe shedule.

SCREEN OPENINGS

* Other material available - consult factory

1. Recommended Spare Parts
Materials specification will change when NACE MR01-75 is specified.

SIZE

STANDARD
SCREEN

MATERIALS

2"- 12"
14"- 24"

1/8" Perf.
3/16" Perf.

304SS
304SS

DIMENSIONS inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)

150# and 300# Class flanges shown (For 600#, 900# and 1500# dimensions and weights, contact factory)
B
Buttweld

Flanged

C
Buttweld

Flanged

Buttweld

Size
CLASS

CLASS

CLASS

CLASS

CLASS

CLASS

D
Flanged/
Buttweld

Cover

CLASS

CLASS

Approx. Weights
Unit
Unit
(Flanged)
(Buttweld)
CLASS

CLASS

150
101516

300
11916

150
814

300
858

150
518

300
538

150
212

300
212

150
518

300
538

150
212

300
212

150
1258

300
1318

150
5

300
8

150
28

300
42

150
16

300
24

(50)

(278)

(294)

(209)

(219)

(129)

(136)

(63)

(63)

(129)

(136)

(63)

(63)

(320)

(333)

(2.3)

(3.6)

(12.7)

(19.1)

(7.3)

(10.9)

212

1238

13

9 8

10

5 8

618

5 8

618

14 8

15 8

14

40

55

25

30

(65)

(314)

(330)

(244)

(254)

(148)

(155)

(76)

(76)

(148)

(155)

(76)

(76)

(377)

(396)

(3.2)

(6.4)

(18.1)

(24.9)

(11.3)

(13.6)

1338

14516

10716

11

614

658

338

338

614

658

338

338

1538

1618

16

52

72

32

42

(80)

(340)

(364)

(265)

(280)

(158)

(167)

(86)

(86)

(158)

(167)

(86)

(86)

(390)

(409)

(4.1)

(7.3)

(23.6)

(32.7)

(14.5)

(19.1)

1538

16716 12316 1278

714

758

418

418

714

758

418

418

1812

1914

17

27

79

125

49

75

(100)

(390)

(418)

(183)

(193)

(105)

(105)

(183)

(193)

(105)

(105)

(469)

(488)

(7.7)

(12.2)

(35.8)

(56.7)

(22.2)

(34)

(310)

(327)

1778

19116 14316

15

812

878

478

478

812

878

478

478

2134

2212

20

35

105

160

67

96

(125)

(454)

(484)

(361)

(381)

(215)

(225)

(124)

(124)

(215)

(225)

(124)

(124)

(552)

(571)

(9.1)

(15.9)

(47.6)

(72.6)

(30.4)

(43.5)

140

225

92

141

19716

2058

1534

16916

914

958

558

558

914

958

558

558

2334

2434

26

50

(150)

(494)

(524)

(400)

(421)

(234)

(244)

(143)

(143)

(234)

(244)

(143)

(143)

(604)

(628)

(11.8)

(22.7)

23516

24916

1918

20

11

1112

11

1112

2918

2978

45

81

(200)

(592)

(624)

(486)

(508)

(282)

(291)

(178)

(178)

(282)

(291)

(178)

(178)

(739)

(758)

(20.4)

10

2638

28 16

22316

2312

1258

1314

812

812

1258

1314

812

812

3358

34 8

70

(250)

(670)

(719)

(564)

(597)

(320)

(336)

(216)

(216)

(320)

(336)

(216)

(216)

(853)

(885)

(31.8)

10

10

3918

4038

110

765

340

485

(254)

(254)

(993)

(1025) (49.9)

(83.9) (226.8)

(347)

(154.2)

(220)

4318

4438

250

1025

490

665

12

30716

32716

2534

2718 14 2/4 1514

(300)

(773)

(824)

(654)

(689)

14

33916

35916

2838

(350)

(853)

(903)

(720)

16
(400)

18
(450)

20
(500)

24
(600)

3558 371516 30716

(905)

(964)

3934

42116

(773)

10

10

(254)

(254)

14 2/4 1514

(371)

(387)

(371)

(387)

2934

16

1634

11

(755)

(409)

(425)

(279)

11

16

1634

11

11

(279)

(409)

(425)

(279)

(279)

32

1718

1778

12

12

1718

1778

12

12

(813)

(434)

(453)

(305)

(305)

(434)

(453)

(305)

(305)

140

(63.5) (102.1)

(41.7)

(64)

230

152

216

(36.7) (104.3) (158.8)

(68.9)

(98)

124

221

325

350
495

(56.2) (147.4) (224.5) (100.2)

185

500
710

313
(142)

(1095) (1126) (63.5) (113.4) (322.1) (464.9) (222.3) (301.6)

4618

4758

180

295

860

1320

580

820

(1171) (1209) (81.6) (133.8) (390.1) (598.8) (263.1)

(372)

1060

3558 1918

1978

1312

1312 1918

1978

1312 1312

5158

(1010) (1069)

(865)

(905)

(485)

(504)

(343)

(343)

(485)

(504)

(343)

(1310) (1349) (99.8) (179.2) (464.9) (771.1) (328.9) (480.8)

4314

34

(343)

45716

3738

3878 2034

2112

15

15

2034

2112

15

15

(1098) (1154)

(949)

(987)

(528)

(545)

(381)

(381)

(528)

(545)

(381)

(381)

48116

4178

4338 2318

2334

17

17

2318

2334

17

17

(602)

(432)

(432)

(587)

(602)

(432)

(432)

50316

(1221) (1275) (1064) (1102)

(587)

591316

5318
6278

220
285

505

1025 1700
1350 2250

725
990

1450

(1519) (1596) (129.3) (229.1) (612.4) (1020.6) (449.1) (657.7)

6318

6438

430

(1603) (1634) (195)

Note: Cover lifting lugs standard on sizes 10 and larger. Lifting lug dimensions are not included above.
Dimensions shown are subject to change. Contact factory for certified prints when required.

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395

790

2100 2340

1580 2240

(358.3) (952.6) (1061.4) (716.7) (1016.1)

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FT1 SERIES
FABRICATED T-STRAINER
PRESSURE DROP - LIQUIDS
Water Service, Clean Basket, 1/32" - 1/4" Perforated Screen*

Notes:
1. Pressure drop curves are based on water flow with standard screens. See Screen
Correction Factor Chart for correction factors to be used with other fluids and/or screen
openings.
* For Gas or Air service, consult Factory

FT2 and FT3 - For Pressure Drop contact Factory.

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Correction Factors for Clogged

Screens Consult Factory

Steam Service Pressure Drop

Consult Factory

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Correction Factors for Other Viscous Liquids

and/or Mesh Liners Consult Factory

FT1 SERIES
FABRICATED T-STRAINER
OPEN AREA RATIOS
with Standard Perforated Screen
For FT2, FT3 Open Area Ratios please contact SSI.

Size
2
212
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24

XH Pipe Gross
Perf.
Inlet
Screen
Diameter Opening Area
Area
(inches)
%
(in2)
(in2)
1/8
40%
3.36
22
1/8
40%
4.79
25
1/8
40%
7.39
40
1/8
40%
12.73
58
1/8
40%
20.01
82
1/8
40%
28.89
105
1/8
40%
50.03
167
1/8
40%
78.85
235
1/8
40%
113.10
330
3/16
50%
140.50
420
3/16
50%
185.66
510
3/16
50%
237.10
640
3/16
50%
294.83
780
3/16
50%
429.13 1,060

Free
Screen
Area
(in2)
9
10
16
23
33
42
67
94
132
210
255
320
390
530

Open
Area
Ratio
(OAR)
2.7
2.1
2.2
1.8
1.6
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.2

OAR = Free Screen Area / Inlet Area

Free Screen Area = Opening % x Gross Screen Area
Values shown are approximate. Consult factory for exact ratios.

FT2 and FT3 - For Open Area Ratios contact Factory.

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Other Screen Openings

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Basket Burst Pressure

Page 139

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T-STRAINER
TECHNICAL

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INFORMATION

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SCREEN OPENINGS
100 Mesh - 30% O.A.
0.006 Openings
80 Mesh - 36% O.A.
0.008 Openings
60 Mesh - 38% O.A.
0.010 Openings
40 Mesh - 41% O.A.
0.016 Openings
30 Mesh - 45% O.A.
0.022 Openings
20 Mesh - 49% O.A.
0.035 Openings
0.027 Dia.- 23% O.A.

0.033 Dia.- 28% O.A.

3/64 Dia.- 36% O.A.

FACTORS

TO CONSIDER

1 Purpose
If the strainer is being used for protection rather
than direct filtration, standard screens will suffice
in most applications.

2 Service
With services that require extremely sturdy
screens, such as high pressure/temperature
applications or services with high viscosities,
perforated screens without mesh liners are
recommended. If a mesh liner is required to
obtain a certain level of filtration, then a trapped
perf/mesh/perf combination is recommended.

3 Filtration Level
When choosing a perf. or a mesh/perf.
combination, attention should be given to ensure
overstraining does not occur. As a general rule,
the specified level of filtration should be no
smaller than half the size of the particle to be
removed. If too fine a filtration is specified, the
pressure drop through the strainer will increase
very rapidly, possibly causing damage to the
screen.

1/16 Dia.- 37% O.A.

3/32 Dia.- 39% O.A.

1/8 Dia.- 40% O.A.

5/32 Dia.- 58% O.A.

Screen openings other than those shown above

are readily available. Various mesh sizes as fine as
5 micron and perforated plate as coarse as 1/2
Dia. are in inventory.
Screens are available in a wide range of materials.
Screens of carbon steel, stainless steel (304, 316),
alloy 20, monel 400, hastelloy C and titanium
grade 2 are in inventory.

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Custom manufactured screens are available upon

request. Please consult factory.
3/16 Dia.- 50% O.A.

1/4 Dia.- 40% O.A.

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FT SERIES
SCREEN BURST PRESSURE

11
16
20
26

32

60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
A

10

20

30

40 0

STRAINER SIZE (In.)

25

50

75

100

BURST PRESSURE (PSID)

Notes:
1. The above chart is to be used for strainers manufactured from perforated plate and is based on the formula:

0.3P
S

t
d
P
S

SOURCE: ASME Section VIII, Div. 1., UG-34.

=
=
=
=

Thickness of perforated plate, in.

Basket Diameter, in.
Burst Pressure, psi
Reduced allowable stress, psi

2. The above chart is based on standard dimensions. Higher burst pressure ratings are available. Please
contact factory.
3. The above chart is based on a screen material of stainless steel. No safety factor is incorporated. It is the
responsibility of the user to determine an acceptable safety factor.
4. See Screen Openings Chart for % Open Areas of inventoried perforated plate.

Example:
Strainer Size:
Screen Thickness:
Screen Material Open Area:

10
11 gauge
40%

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Locate Strainer size.

Follow vertical line to gauge thickness.
Follow horizontal line to required perforation open area.
Follow vertical line downward to read burst pressure.
Burst pressure equals 13 psid.

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t =d

FT SERIES
CHECKLIST
Please take the factors listed below into account when selecting a strainer. Kindly photocopy this page
and fill out the pertinent information, to your best ability, so that we can recommend a Strainer to suit
your specific requirements.
1. Fluid to be strained________________________________

11. Clearance Limitation Above

Left side facing inlet

2. Flow rate_________________________________________

Below
Right side facing inlet

3. Density of fluid ___________________________________

12. Maximum pressure drop with clean screen

4. Viscosity of fluid __________________________________

13. Expected cleaning frequency

5. Fluid working pressure_____________________________

14. Any other information deemed relevant

Maximum pressure ________________________________

6. Fluid Working Temp._______________________________
Maximum Temp. __________________________________
7. Preferred material of strainer construction____________

Name
Company
Address

8. Present Pipeline size & material_____________________

City/Town

9. Nature of solids to be strained out __________________

State

10. Size of solids to be strained out ____________________

Telephone (
Fax (

)
)

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Size of mesh or Perf. Req. _________________________

Zip Code

845-778-5566 Fax: 845-778-1345 w w w. s p e n c e s t r a i n e r s . c o m

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FT SERIES
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
STRAINER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure all machined surfaces are free of defects

and that the inside of the strainer is free of
foreign objects.
For horizontal and vertical pipelines, the strainer
should be installed so that the blow-down drain
connection is pointed downward.
For flanged end strainers, the flange bolting
should be tightened gradually in a back and

forth clockwise motion. Threaded end strainers

should use an appropriate sealant.
Once installed, increase line pressure gradually
and check for leakage around joints.
If the strainer is supplied with a start-up screen,
monitor pressure drop carefully.

SCREEN REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Drain piping
Vent line to relieve pressure.
Loosen cover and open to access screen.
Remove, clean and replace screen in original
position (Note: In some instances, a high
pressure water jet or steam may be required for
effective cleaning)

Inspect cover gasket for damage. If necessary,

replace. (Note: If spiral wound gaskets have
been used, they must be replaced and can not
be used again).
Tighten cover. The strainer is ready for line startup.
CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN DUE TO POSSIBLE
EMISSION OF PROCESS MATERIAL FROM PIPING.
ALWAYS ENSURE NO LINE PRESSURE EXISTS
WHEN OPENING COVER.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
For maximum efficiency, determine the length of
time it takes for the pressure drop to double that in
the clean condition. Once the pressure drop reaches
an unacceptable value, shut down line and follow
the Screen Removal Instructions above. A

AND

DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

After pressurizing, inspect cover and other joints

for leakage. Gasket replacement or cover
tightening is necessary if leakage occurs.

If the required filtration is not taking place,

ensure the screen is installed in the correct
position, that being flush to the screen seating
surfaces.

WARNING: This product operates in pipelines or with equipment that carries fluids and/or gasses at
elevated temperatures and pressures. Caution should be taken to make sure that this equipment is
installed correctly and inspected regularly. Caution should also be taken to protect personnel from
fluid or gas leakage.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDES

pressure gauge installed before and after the

strainer in-line will indicate pressure loss due to
clogging and may be used to determine when
cleaning is required.

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NOTES:

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