Companies in several industrial sectors need a fast, cost-effective mechanism for removing unwanted solids from liquid or gas lines. In many cases, the answer has been the Y-type strainers, also known as Wye Strainers. Hellan Fluid Systems, a leading manufacturer of filtering and straining solutions, is the source for fabricated wye strainers, a popular choice for numerous industries.

Y-Strainer Applications

Many industries moving liquids, gas, or steam need a way to mechanically remove particulates from their lines to prevent clogging or contamination in sensitive processing equipment such as pumps, meters, control valves, and regulators. For scenarios where a simplex arrangement is acceptable, Y-type strainers have become proven solutions, providing a cost-effective approach to remove unwanted material from product flows, particularly for smaller pipe sizes. Generally cheaper than T-strainers, the devices can be manually cleaned periodically during shutdown when the solids loading is relatively small. Still, when the amount of material to be removed is heavier, wye strainers may be outfitted with a blow-off connection that permits more frequent cleaning without removing it from the strainer body. Although frequently used in various liquid applications, Y-strainers are the industry choice for steam applications due to their design and ability to handle pressures up to 6170 PSIG and temperatures to 800°F.

Models

• Model 141-B: In-Line Flow, Bronze, ANSI Class 150 Flanged