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Basket Strainer -- Flanged WCB SS316 Screen
Technical Datasheet -- T-Type Basket Strainers for Large-Volume Pipeline Filtration
Document No.SV-DATA-BST-001
RevisionA
DateMay 2026
ManufacturerSupreme Valves India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
T-type basket strainers for large-volume filtration in water, oil, and chemical pipelines. Removable SS316 basket with perforated or mesh screen provides high dirt-holding capacity with low pressure drop. Bolted cover with drain plug and vent. ASME B16.34 / MSS SP-80 compliant. Optional differential pressure taps and magnetic insert.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Basket Strainers |
| Category | Strainers |
| Size Range | 2" to 24" (DN50 to DN600) |
| Pressure Class | Class 150 / Class 300 / Class 600 per ASME B16.5 |
| End Connections | RF flanged per ASME B16.5 |
| Body Material | ASTM A216 WCB / ASTM A351 CF8M (SS316) / ASTM B148 C95800 (NAB) |
| Basket Material | SS316 perforated sheet or SS316 woven mesh -- frame: SS316 |
| Cover Material | ASTM A216 WCB / SS316 with spiral wound SS316/graphite gasket |
| Drain Plug | SS316 drain plug with NPT connection for blow-down cleaning |
| Vent | SS316 vent plug on cover for air release during start-up |
| Open Area Ratio | Minimum 3:1 open area to pipe area ratio -- up to 6:1 for low pressure drop |
| Perforation Sizes | 1/32" (0.8 mm), 1/16" (1.6 mm), 1/8" (3.2 mm), 3/16" (4.8 mm), 1/4" (6.4 mm) |
| Mesh Sizes | 20 mesh (841 microns), 40 mesh (420 microns), 60 mesh (250 microns), 80 mesh (177 microns), 100 mesh (149 microns) |
| Temperature Range | -29 deg C to +425 deg C (WCB) -- up to +540 deg C (SS316 body) |
Materials of Construction
| Component | Material |
|---|---|
| Carbon Steel | ASTM A216 WCB body (standard industrial) |
| Stainless Steel | ASTM A351 CF8M (SS316) body and basket (corrosive service) |
| Nickel-Aluminium-Bronze | ASTM B148 C95800 (NAB) -- marine / seawater |
| Basket | SS316 perforated sheet or woven mesh with SS316 frame |
| Gasket | Spiral wound SS316/graphite per ASME B16.20 |
Testing & Inspection
| Test | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Testing | Hydrostatic shell test 1.5 x WP per API 598 / EN 12266-1; Seat leakage test per API 598 / EN 12266-1; Functional test -- full stroke, torque; Material certificates per EN 10204 3.1 |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 QMS, EN 10204 3.1 material certificates, hydrostatic and seat test reports |
Applicable Standards
| Standard | Description |
|---|
Notes
- Basket type (perforated or mesh), hole/mesh size, and open area ratio must be specified by the purchaser.
- For high-temperature steam service (> 425 deg C), SS316 body and basket are required.
- For marine / seawater service, Nickel-Aluminium-Bronze (NAB / C95800) body with SS316 basket is recommended.
- All valves are manufactured by Supreme Valves India as per our standard specifications.