Design Specifications

DSSTRAINERS
Revision 02

Strainers In-Line and Angle

Description
Strainers are installed in pipe lines ahead of
meters, pumps, valves, etc., to protect such
equipment against intrusion of pipe scale,
welding spatter and other foreign material. The
use of the proper size strainer together with a
basket of suitable mesh pays dividends in
reduced maintenance on mechanisms which are
in contact with flowing liquids.
When it is known that comparatively large
amounts of lint or iron oxide are present in a
stream, a large strainer should be used as these
materials clog up basket screens rapidlyespecially if resins, gums or varnishes are also
present.
Larger size foreign matter such as pebbles,
welding beads, etc., should be removed at
frequent intervals to prevent their abrasive action
from damaging the basket screen.
Strainers are available in sizes from 2" to 16" for
maximum working pressures to 740 psi (5102
kPa). There is a Strainer of the proper size and
pressure rating to accommodate the full line of
Flow Meters. For Meter specifications refer to
corresponding Design Specification Sheet.

WARNING
Do NOT operate this instrument in excess of the
specifications listed. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Angle Strainer
3, 4, 6
DA-3-4-150A

In-Line Strainer
3, 4, 6, 8
DA-3-150

Pressure Loss Handling Gasoline

Specifications
Model
Strainer

Maximum
Working
Pressure
psi

kPa

ANSI Flanges
Std.

Drain Size

Housing
Material

(Except D-2B)

D-2B
125
862 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2"* 3/4" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-2-600
720
4,964
2"-300 lb.
3/4" Std. Pipe Thd.
DA-3-150
150
1,034
3"-150 lb.
3/4" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-3-300
300
2,068
3"-300 lb.
1" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-3-600
720
4,964
3"-300 lb.
1 1/2" Std. Pipe Thd.
DA-3-4-150
150
1,034
4"-150 lb.
3/4" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-3-4-300
300
2,068
4"-300 lb.
1" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-3-4-600
720
4,964
4"-300 lb.
1 1/2" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-6-4-150
150
1,034
4"-150 lb.
1" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-6-4-300
300
2,068
4"-300 lb.
1" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-6-4-600
720
4,964
4"-300 lb.
1 1/2" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-6-150
150
1,034
6"-150 lb.
1"Std. Pipe Thd.
D-6-300
300
2,068
6"-300 lb.
1" Std. Pipe Thd.
DF-6-600
720
4,964
6"-300 lb.
1 1/2" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-8-150
150
1,034
8"-150 lb.
1"Std. Pipe Thd.
D-8-300
300
2,068
8"-300 Ib.
1" Std. Pipe Thd.
D-8-600
720
4,964
8"-300 lb.
1 1/2" Std. Pipe Thd.
* Square Companion Flanges Furnished. Specify Size When Ordering.

Cast Iron
Cast Steel
Drawn Steel
Drawn Steel
Cast Steel
Drawn Steel
Drawn Steel
Cast Steel
Drawn Steel
Drawn Steel
Steel
Drawn Steel
Drawn Steel
Steel
Drawn Steel
Drawn Steel
Cast Steel

Approximate
Shipping Weight
Pounds

Kilos

19
53
45
70
146
55
85
180
135
180
314
145
206
350
278
358
825

8.62
24.04
20.41
31.75
66.22
24.95
38.56
81.65
61.23
81.65
142.43
65.77
93.44
158.76
126.1
162.39
374.21

Strainer Screen Data

Strainer screen material for all strainers is stainless steel.
Screen
Pipe Line
Ratio
Total Area Open Area
Per Cent
Area
Open Area
Model
Mesh of Total Screen
to Pipe
to Pipe
Size
Open
Sq. In.
Sq. In.
Strainer Screen * Area Sq. In.
Area
Area
Area **
20
46.2
24
7.2:1
D-2B
3.356
52
2"
15.5:1
40
38.4
20
6.0:1
60
31.4
16.3
4.9:1
D-3
20
46.2
52.2
7.1:1
113
3"
7.393
15.3:1
DA-3
40
38.4
43.4
5.9:1
DA-3A
60
30.5
34.5
4.7:1
D-3-4
20
46.2
52.2
4.1:1
4"
113
12.73
8.9:1
DA-3-4
40
38.4
43.4
3.4:1
DA-3-4-A
60
30.5
34.5
2.7:1
20
46.2
145.1
11.4:1
D-6-4
314
4"
12.73
24.7:1
40
38.4
120.6
9.5:1
D-6-4-A
60
30.5
95.8
7.5:1
20
46.2
137.7
10.8:1
DF-6-4
4"
298
12.73
23.4:1
40
38.4
114.4
9.0:1
60
30.5
90.9
7.1:1
20
46.2
145.1
5.0:1
D-6
6"
314
10.9:1
28.89
40
38.4
120.6
4.2:1
D-6-A
60
30.5
95.8
3.3:1
20
46.2
137.7
4.8:1
DF-6
6"
298
10.3:1
28.89
40
38.4
114.4
4.0:1
60
30.5
90.9
3.1:1
20
46.2
270.3
5.4:1
D-8
8"
585
50.03
11.7:1
40
38.4
224.6
4.5:1
60
30.5
178.4
3.6:1
Notes:
* Mesh of screen as shown in chart above is standard. Special mesh is available at extra cost
when required.
** Per Cent open area for some special screens is as follows:
10 Mesh - 46.2 Per Cent
100 Mesh - 30.3 Per Cent
Per Cent open area depends on wire size and may vary slightly.

Approximate
Shipping Cube
Cubic
Feet
0.98
1.09
1.72
2.75
3.01
1.72
2.75
3.01
6.89
7.38
8.26
6.89
7.38
8.26
13.37
14.13
22.4

Cubic
Meters
0.028
0.031
0.049
0.078
0.085
0.049
0.078
0.085
0.195
0.209
0.234
0.195
0.209
0.234
0.379
0.4
0.634

Dimensions (For Certified Dimensional Prints - Consult Factory)

Strainer Model
D-2B
D-2-600
DA-3-150
D-3-300
D-3-600
DA-3-4-150
D-3-4-300
D-3-4-600
D-6-4-150
D-6-4-300
DF-6-4-600
D-6-150
D-6-300
DF-6-600
D-8-150
D-8-300
D-8-600

A
Inches
81/4
11 5/8
13
15 3/4
17 3/8
13
15 3/4
17 5/8
22 5/8
22 5/8
26 1/4
22 5/8
22 5/8
26 1/4
28
28
33 7/8

B
mm
209.55
295.27
330.2
400.05
441.32
330.2
400.05
447.67
574.67
574.67
667
574.67
574.67
667
711.2
711.2
860.42

Inches
71/4
81/2
10 1 /4
10 7/8
11 5/8
10 1/4
10 7/8
11 5/8
16 3/8
16 3/8
21 5/8
16 3/8
16 3/8
21 5/8
2013/16
20 13/16
22 1 /2

C
mm
184.15
215.9
260.35
276.22
295.27
260.35
276.22
295.27
415.92
415.92
549
415.92
415.92
549
528.63
528.63
571.5

Inches
1 3/4
33/4
41/2
411/16
4 1 /16
41/2
411/16
41/16
61/4
61/4
63/8
61/4
61/4
63/8
81/16
81/16
91/4

Basket Dimensions
Model
D-213
DA -3, DA-3-4
D-6-4, D-6
D-8

Dimensions
H
Inches
mm
Inches
mm
31/8
79.37
61/2
165.1
51/4 133.35 83/4 222.25
91/2
241.3
13
330.2
12 1 /2 317.5 17 1 /2 444.5
G

J
Inches
13/8
37/8
2
2

mm
34.92
98.42
50.8
50.8

D
mm
44.45
95.25
114.3
119.06
103.18
114.3
119.06
103.18
158.75
158.75
162
158.75
158.75
162
204.78
204.78
234.95

Inches
11 5/8
12 1 /4
15 3/4
19 3/16
17 9/16
15 3/4
19 3/16
17 9/16
25 15/26
27 1/2
32
25 15/16
27 1 /2
32
33
34 9/16
40 13/16

E
mm
295.27
311.15
400.05
487.36
446.08
400.05
487.36
446.08
658.81
699.6
813
658.81
698.5
813
838.2
877.88
1036.63

Inches
31/4
53/8
73/8
71/4
73/4
73/8
71/4
73/4
12 3/8
12 3/8
12 3/4
12 3/8
12 3/8
12 3/4
161/2
16 1/2
16 1 /2

F
mm
82.55
136.52
187.32
184.15
196.85
187.32
184.15
196.85
314.32
314.32
324
314.32
314.32
324
419.1
419.1
419.1

Inches
-7
83/8
93/4
10 5/8
83/8
93/4
10 5/8
15
15
17
15
15
17
191/8
19 3/4
22 1 /2

mm
-177.8
212.72
247.65
269.87
212.72
247.65
269.87
381
381
432
381
381
432
485.77
501.65
571.5

Dimensions - Angle Strainers (For Certified Dimensional Prints - Consult Factory)

Model

Connector Size

DA-3-A
3" and 4" 150 Ib.
DA-3-4-A
D-6-4-A
D-6-A

4" and 6" 150 Ib.

Model

Connector Size

Inches

mm

Inches

mm

4 7/16

112.71

11

279.4

6 5/16

160.33

17

431.8

Dimensions
C
Inches
mm

Inches

mm

Inches

mm

6 1/2

16 4/7

420.68

7 1/4

184.15

11 5/16 287.33 27 5/32 689.77

12 3/8

314.32

165.1

Dimensions

DA-3-A
3" and 4" 150 Ib.
DA-3-4-A
D-6-4-A
D-6-A

Inches

mm

Inches

mm

Inches

mm

Inches

mm

8 3/8

212.72

5 1/2

139.7

8 11/16

220.66

2 3/4

69.85

15

381

7 1/4

184.15

12 3/4

323.85

15/16

23.81

4" and 6" 150 Ib.

Dimensions - Companion Flanges (For Certified Dimensional Prints - Consult Factory)

Used on Size Pipe

Model
Tap
D-2B

2
21/2

A
Inches
3 9/16
3 9/16

C
mm
90.48
90.48

Inches
2 19/32
2 19/32

mm
65.88
65.88

Dimensions
D Rad.
Inches
mm
1/2
12.70
1/2
12.70

E
Inches
5/8
1

F
mm
15.87
15.87

Inches
1/2
1/2

mm
12.70
12.70

Strainer Baskets
To be efficient, strainer baskets must be kept clean. A buildup of sediment increases pressure drop and
decreases flow. If a basket is allowed to become completely clogged, damage will result. Pressure gauges
on each side of the strainer - or a differential pressure gauge -give an indication of basket condition at a
glance.
A regular procedure should be set up for cleaning strainer baskets-the frequency depending on amount and
character of foreign material in the stream. It is advisable to keep a spare basket (or inner screen) on hand.
Recommended Mesh Of Screens For Various Liquids:
Gasoline and similar liquids -80 Mesh for 2" strainers and smaller; 60 Mesh for larger strainers.
Diesel Oil, No. 2 Oil, etc. - 40 Mesh No. 5 or No. 6 Heating Oils, etc. - 20 Mesh

Type of Strainer Basket used on D-2B, D-2, DA-3,

DA-4, aD-3, D-3-4.
Three piece strainer basket is quickly disassemble
to provide replaceable inner screen.

Type of Strainer, Basket used on D-6, D-6-4, D-8.

Inner screen is soldered to basket frame; may be
replaced when required.

D-2B

DA-3-150

The 2-B illustrated above also illustrates

construction of the D-1 1/4B and DS-1 1/4. These
strainers are of cast iron construction except DS-1
1/4, which is steel and are furnished with companion
flanges.
Strainer Cover is held in place by means of a yoke
and a single screw. Cover also puts tension on
spring to hold strainer basket securely in place.

The DA-3-150 above illustrates construction of the

DA-3-4-150. These strainers have a four bolt cover
and use an O-ring as the cover gasket.
D-3-300 and D-3-4-300 Strainers are of similar
construction, but use a flat cover gasket instead of
the O-ring. The cover also holds the strainer basket
in place by means of spring tension.

Type of strainer basket used for DF-6 and DF-6-4

high pressure strainers.

DF-6-4-600

D-6-150

DF-8-150

The D-6-150 below illstrates construction of the D-6300, D-6-4-150, D-8-150, and D-8-300 Strainers.
Strainer baskets are held securely in place by
means of wing nuts.

The D-8-150 illstrates, in general, the cast steel

construction of the 150 psi (1034 kPa) working
pressure strainers. Larger strainers have additional
ribs for added strength.
Strainer baskets are held in place by the same
meansas on 150 psi (1034 kPa) and 300 psi (2068
kPa) strainers of corresponding sizes.

The DF-6-4-600 below illstrates construction of the

DF-6-600.

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