A y-strainer has a body shaped like the letter "Y" with a screen at an angle, making it ideal for horizontal or vertical pipelines with moderate debris loads. Basket strainers have a larger screen area but require more space. Y-strainers are preferred for steam, gas, and high-pressure applications because of their compact design and lower pressure drop.

It depends on the particle size you need to filter. 20–40 mesh is typical for water and general process fluids. 60–100 mesh is used for finer filtration in chemical or pharmaceutical lines. 200 mesh is available for applications requiring very fine particle removal. Our engineers can recommend the optimal mesh based on your fluid characteristics.

Absolutely. We frequently produce flanged y-strainers with ASME B16.5 Class 150 or 300 drilling, but we can also match existing bolt patterns (DIN, JIS, or customer-specific). Just send your flange drawing or bolt circle dimensions.

For standard flanged y-strainers in sizes 2″–12″, lead time is 15–25 working days. Custom sizes or special materials may require 30–40 working days. We also offer air freight for urgent orders — typically 5–7 days door-to-door.

Most y-strainers feature a blow-off connection (threaded plug or flanged) that allows you to drain debris without removing the screen. For a thorough cleaning, unscrew the cap, remove the screen, and rinse or brush it clean. We recommend installing an isolation valve upstream for easy maintenance.

Yes, we provide samples for evaluation (cost of the sample + shipping). For first-time buyers, we also offer a trial order of 5–10 pieces at production pricing to validate quality and fit before committing to larger quantities.

We accept T/T (wire transfer), L/C (letters of credit) for larger orders, and PayPal for sample or trial orders. For new customers, we typically require 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment. Open terms (net 30/60) may be considered after establishing a track record.

Every y-strainer undergoes hydrostatic testing at 1.5x rated pressure, air seat testing, and visual inspection per ASTM standards. Material test reports (MTR) and NPT gauging reports are included with every shipment. We also accept third-party inspections (SGS, BV, Intertek) at your request.