Installation of a conical strainer can be done in one of two different ways, cone facing upstream or cone facing downstream. When cone is downstream, debris collects inside of the…
Temporary strainer Installation for Orifice Meter
Do not install a strainer immediately upstream of a piece of equipment that is sensitive to the flow regime, such as an orifice plate. If possible, install the strainer downstream.
Cone Strainer Installation in Piping
Cone Strainer should be easily removed by adding a pipe support or pipe stand close to the strainer and/ or a removable spool so that the strainer can be removed…
WHY USE TEMPORARY SCREENS?
Temporary screens effectively stop damage to valves, pumps, meters, pipelines, and spray nozzles and other mechanical equipment from particulates and contaminates during the startup process of new or existing equipment.…
Strainer installation direction
Cone and basket startup strainers without wire mesh liners are designed for installation with the cone pointing upstream or downstream depending upon which direction there is sufficient room for the…
Cone or basket strainer selection
A cone strainer, or conical strainer, is designed to catch debris and other solids after startup of a new piping installation, although in some cases the strainer may be left…
The open area of temporary strainers
Temporary strainers are designed to provide 100% or more open area in the cone or basket prior to the addition of wire mesh. The common is 100%, 150%, 200% and…
Filter Mesh Screen Selections
Ourun Wire Mesh has a complete selection of perforated metal and wire cloth, or wire mesh, available for various opening and retention requirements for our strainers. Most wire mesh sizes will…
How fine do wire mesh get?
This depends on the thickness of the wire to make the mesh. Most Ourun wire mesh products do not contain filter screens any finer than 500 mesh. The primary reason for…