In a sanitary piping system, unwanted particles from raw materials, pipelines, or upstream equipment can affect valves, pumps, heat exchangers, and other precision components. The Straight Sanitary Strainer is installed directly into the pipeline to capture solid particles while allowing continuous liquid flow through the stainless steel filter element. Its straight-through structure helps reduce flow resistance compared with traditional filter designs, and the removable filter element makes routine cleaning and replacement more convenient. With Tri-Clamp, welded, and threaded connection options, the strainer can be integrated into various hygienic processing systems where cleanliness, maintenance efficiency, and reliable operation are required.
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Parameter |
Technical Specification |
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Material |
Stainless Steel SUS304 (1.4301) or SUS316L (1.4404) |
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Design Type |
Straight-through inline design, easily disassembled for element cleaning. |
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Size Range |
DN25 - DN100 (1" to 4") |
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Connection Type |
Tri-Clamp (Standard), Weld-on, or Threaded |
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Filter Element |
Stainless steel perforated backing tube + stainless steel wire mesh (Dual-layer) |
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Mesh Size / Micron |
20 mesh to 400 mesh (or custom perforated plate holes from 0.5mm to 3mm) |
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Gasket/Seal |
EPDM (Standard), Silicone, or FKM (Viton) — 100% FDA compliant |
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Compliance |
3-A, ASME BPE, FDA, EHEDG |
Ease of maintenance is built into the design. To clean or replace the mesh:
1. Isolate and depressurize the pipeline section.
2. Release the tri-clamp body coupling without removing the strainer from the main line.
3. Extract the internal filter element for standard CIP (Clean-in-Place) or manual rinse.
Every unit undergoes rigorous CNC machining, orbital welding, and hydrostatic pressure testing before shipment. We provide 3.1 material test certificates (MTC) and surface roughness inspection reports to ensure complete traceability.
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Comparison Feature |
Perforated Plate & Mesh Element |
Wedge Wire Screen Element |
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Structure & Design |
Punched stainless steel sheet rolled and welded into a cylinder with circular hole arrays. |
Precision V-shaped/trapezoidal profile wires wrapped and welded to support ribs, forming continuous slots. |
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Anti-Clogging & CIP Flushing |
Straight-cut hole edges can trap particles. Woven mesh intersections tend to collect media debris. |
V-Slot Profile: Outer-narrow/inner-wide gap design creates single-point particle contact, preventing clogging and optimizing CIP backwashing. |
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Structural Strength & Pressure |
Dependent on sheet thickness; fine woven mesh deforms easily under differential pressure unless supported by a perforated core. |
Heavy-duty, all-welded construction withstands high differential pressure and high-viscosity fluid impacts without deformation. |
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Open Area Ratio & Pressure Drop |
Lower open surface area (15% – 46%), resulting in slightly higher fluid resistance. |
Continuous slot orientation maximizes open area, ensuring low pressure drops and high flow rates. |
As a specialized manufacturer of sanitary hardware, we combine technical precision with comprehensive customer care:
Customization: Tailored mesh sizes (from 20 mesh up to 400 mesh), body lengths, and end connections.
Global Logistics: Fast dispatch with secure export-grade packaging.
Dedicated Support: 24/7 technical assistance, installation guidance, and stock availability for spare gaskets and screens.
A: An angle strainer diverts flow by 90 degrees (ideal for elbows), whereas a Straight sanitary strainer allows fluid to enter and exit along the same straight axis, preserving line direction and minimizing flow resistance.
A: Yes, we provide low-pressure-drop screen options and custom end adapters suitable for high-flow cooling distribution units (CDUs)
Answer: For standard sizes (such as 1.5", 2", and 3" Tri-Clamp straight strainers), we keep a large inventory and can ship within 3 to 5 business days. For customized connection ends or specific mesh requirements, production usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Answer: Yes, absolutely. We offer individual replacement stainless steel wire meshes and perforated backing tubes. Purchasing spare elements separately helps lower your factory's long-term maintenance costs without needing to replace the entire strainer body.
Our high-precision CMM utilizes intelligent software to perform full 3D scans and dimensional checks on complex surfaces and tight tolerances. This strict inspection process intercepts any geometric deviations, guaranteeing every product meets exact standards.
Address
Building 1, No. 505, Binhai Erdao, Xinghai Subdistrict, Longwan District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
