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…
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…
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…
What is the strainer?
Strainers, abbreviated as STR or STRS, are closed vessels that collect solid particles to be separated while passing a fluid through a removable screen. The screens can collect particles down…
Functions of a Screen Pack In a Plastic Extruder
When the plastic extrusion manufacturer begins production, raw or recycled material is melted down to be filtered. To facilitate melt flow, the melt is subjected to tremendous pressure when passing…
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…
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…
What is the Temporary Strainer
There are three types of temporary straineres, cone, truncated cone, and flat. They are normally used during the initial startup of a new application such as a pump. It is inserted…
Why need to replace the Extruder Screen ?
When a new extruder screen is placed into production, there is typically 40-100 psi present in the equipment. As production continues, the filtered contaminants begin to block the opening of…
How Much Does Formed Woven Wire Mesh Cost?
To accommodate your specific needs, formed woven wire mesh products are often made to order. The overall cost of a mesh product depends on several factors, including: Layer configuration Size…