Industrial Conical Strainers for Data Center Pump Protection

These conical strainers are fabricated from 316 stainless steel, offering durability and corrosion resistance for demanding cooling loops. The assembly features perforated sheet metal with optional mesh liners and standard ANSI 150/300# flat-face flanges. Standard units receive a factory polish finish on the clamping ring, ensuring dependable seating between pipe flanges during pre-commissioning flushing, cleaning, and equipment testing operations.

Temporary cone strainers are available in 2-inch to 24-inch nominal pipe sizes as standard. They feature perforations ranging from 1/32 inch to 3/4 inch diameter, along with optional mesh linings in 20, 40, 60, 80, or 100 mesh, or fine micron ratings. Open area ranges between 20% and 60%, depending on the specific perforation or mesh configuration selected.

Depending on the specific configuration and piping setup, these 316 stainless steel cone strainers can handle operating pressures up to 1,500 PSIG. They are rated for operating temperatures up to 1,000°F (538°C). Maximum operating differential pressure reaches up to 50 psi (3.4 bar), with an advised change-out differential pressure of 15 to 20 PSI (1.0 to 1.4 bar) ΔP.

A temporary conical strainer should typically be serviced or replaced when differential pressure across the basket reaches 15 to 20 PSI (1.0 to 1.4 bar) ΔP. Once system startup, line flushing, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning debris removal are complete, the unit can be quickly unbolted and removed from between the pipe flanges without requiring permanent piping system redesign.

During new piping installation or facility commissioning, foreign matter like weld slag, rust, and construction debris travels through pipes. A conical strainer sits directly upstream of pumps and heat exchangers, collecting debris within its high-capacity cone basket. This prevents catastrophic mechanical damage, impeller erosion, or blockages in critical data center chilled water systems before normal operations begin.

Yes, material certifications and inspection documentation can be provided upon request for your application or project. Each strainer is manufactured with attention to material quality, dimensional accuracy, and filtration specifications. Custom quality requirements and documentation can be accommodated based on the specific engineering criteria required for mission-critical data center cooling installations.