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Basket Strainers

Professional basket strainers for inline filtration applications available for sale at competitive pricing and discounts online from PVC Pipe Supplies. We are a leading distributor of Hayward® brand basket strainers and Eaton® brand industrial grade basket strainers. Basket strainers are used for liquids and media in process plumbing lines that need regular cleaning or that require filtration of suspended particles and undissolved materials. Basket strainers are engineered to reduce or fully prevent the accumulation of undesired particulates at downstream components and equipment within a piping system. They are a major component of filtration and prefiltration systems. The basket strainer is frequently used in water, fuel and oil based scenarios. In work applications, they are commonly used in water and wastewater treatment, sea water and desalination, marine and maritime use, food processing, chemical processing and finishing, electroplating, semiconductor fabrication as well as many industrial and manufacturing filtration and prepping type applications.

Basket strainers are designed to install horizontally within plumbing lines with the filtration screen in an upright position. This makes it much easier to access and remove the filtration screen as needed by allowing the basket to be lifted right out of the chamber. This is especially useful for large diameter pipelines as well as viscous, gummy or otherwise heavy buildups that can make the screen difficult to remove. Basket strainers are designed to allow for in-line or loop style connections. They come with integrated flat mounting bases for simple and secure installation. Basket strainers feature a removable drain cover (or covers) that can be opened to facilitate drainage of the chamber prior to cleaning. Hayward® brand strainers have an ergonomic, hand removable chamber lid cover that promotes quick, easy access. Eaton® brand strainers feature a quick open cover that does not require tools for access. Compared to Y strainers, the basket strainer can hold significantly more filtrate and provides lower overall drop in system pressure.

Available basket strainers come in Hayward® and Eaton® simplex and duplex style basket strainers. Hayward® strainers come in Hayward’s SB Series simplex and their DB Series duplex and are made from professional grade, rust proof plastic. Available Hayward® strainers are made from either PVC, CPVC, polypropylene, Eastar® or PVDF. Casting materials not listed for sale can be provided on request. Eaton® strainers come in high quality metal and are available in Eaton’s Model 72 and Model 73 simplex strainers and their Model 50, Model 52 and Model 53 duplex strainers. Available Eaton® strainer house castings are made from cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel or bronze. Simplex strainers are single chamber, single filtration screen basket strainers. They are ideal for pipelines with downstream components that need protected from suspended particles and that can be shut down for basket cleaning. Duplex strainers are dual chamber, dual filtration screen strainers. They are ideal for system applications that cannot be shut down and media flow cannot be stopped.

Basket strainer filter screens are made from either metal or plastic. Basket strainers made from plastic materials are NSF / ANSI 61 and 372 certified lead free plastic approved for consumable based applications. Various design materials and pore sizes are available for strainer filtration baskets. Available screen materials include baskets made from either metal 316 stainless steel, Monel©, Hastelloy© or titanium or from all thermoplastic PVC or CPVC, PP, Eastar® or PVDF. Basket screen options include perforated style screens from 1/32" up to 1/2" or mesh style screens from 20 up to 400 mesh sizes. Basket strainer inlet / outlet dimensions come in sizes from 3/8" up to 18" in size. Hayward® gasket, O-ring seals are either FPM or EPDM. Eaton® strainers offer Viton®, EPDM, PTFE or Buna-N gaskets. Available connection types for all basket strainer models include flanged, socket, socket and thread, and threaded connections. Strainer and screen construction material, design, size and connection styles will vary on specific strainer model and may need to be requested.

Some additional material models of Hayward® basket strainers are listed for sale here.

Overview

Professional grade, commercial basket strainers for large scale filtration systems, available at competitive prices and discounts from PVC Pipe Supplies. As a leading distributor of Hayward® and Eaton® industrial basket strainers, we offer high capacity filtration solutions designed for demanding applications. These basket strainers come in simplex (simple, single) and duplex (double, dual compartment) chamber strainer models with customizable filtration screens for both coarse and fine particle removal. Simplex strainers are single chamber, single filtration screen strainer units ideal for pipelines where shutdowns for basket cleaning are acceptable. Duplex strainers are dual chamber, dual filtration screen units designed for system applications that cannot be shut down and where media flow must continue uninterrupted.

Applications

Basket strainers are used for liquid media in pipelines that need regular cleaning or filtration of suspended particles and undissolved materials. Engineered for the toughest environments, these strainers work to eliminate or reduce the accumulation of undesired particulates at downstream components and equipment to prevent costly clogs or damage in complex plumbing applications.

Industry Use Cases:

  • Oil and Gas: Heavy duty basket strainers are used to filter contaminants from crude oil, fuels, and process liquids to protect pumps, valves, and meters in refineries and petrochemical plants.
  • Food and Beverage Processing: Food grade and corrosion resistant plastic basket strainers filter particulates from ingredients and finished products.
  • Chemical Manufacturing: Customizable basket strainers capable of withstanding various aggressive chemicals for filtration in process lines, reactors, and transfer systems.
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment: Basket strainers remove debris from influent and effluent flows to provide essential prefiltration within municipal and industrial treatment facilities.
  • Marine and Maritime: Marine grade basket strainers protect seawater systems, desalination equipment, and piping from shells, sand, and debris to greatly reduce the risk of damage and downtime.
  • Other Applications: Electroplating, semiconductor fabrication, industrial cooling loops, and biofuel or renewable energy filtration systems.

Design Features

Basket strainers are designed for horizontal installation within plumbing lines, with the filtration screen in an upright position. This design makes it easier to access and remove the filtration screen as needed, especially for large diameter pipelines and for viscous or heavy buildups. Our industrial basket strainers are built for performance, reliability, and user convenience.

Key features include:

  • In-line or loop style configurations for installation flexibility
  • Flat mounting bases for simple and secure installation
  • Removable drain covers for easy drainage before cleaning
  • Ergonomic, hand removable quick access lids on Hayward models
  • Tool free quick open covers on Eaton models
  • Greater filtration capacity and lower overall pressure drop compared to Y strainers
  • Standard and customizable filtration screens, available in a wide range of mesh and perforation sizes to suit different filtration needs

Available Models

Basket strainers are available in Hayward and Eaton simplex and duplex styles.

Hayward Strainers:

  • SB Series simplex 
  • DB Series duplex
  • Materials: Professional grade, corrosion resistant plastics (PVC, CPVC, polypropylene, Eastar, or PVDF)
  • NSF/ANSI certified for potable water and consumable applications

Eaton Strainers:

  • Model 72, 73 simplex
  • Model 50, 52, 53 duplex
  • Materials: Cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze; some options available on request
  • ABS certified for maritime use and suitable for high pressure, heavy duty systems

Specifications

Basket strainer filter screens are constructed from metal or plastic materials.

Plastic Basket Strainers:

  • NSF / ANSI 61 and 372: Certified lead free plastic

Screen Materials:

  • Metal Options: 316 stainless steel, Monel, Hastelloy, or titanium; some options available on request
  • Plastic Options: PVC, CPVC, PP, Eastar, or PVDF

Screen Options:

  • Perforated Style: 1/32" up to 1/2"
  • Mesh Style: 20 up to 400 mesh sizes

Dimensions:

  • Inlet & Outlet Sizes: Range from 3/8" up to 18"

Seals:

  • Hayward: FPM or EPDM gaskets and O-rings
  • Eaton: Viton, EPDM, PTFE, or Buna-N gaskets

Connection Types:

  • Multiple Connection Options: Flanged, socket, socket and thread, and threaded connections are available for compatibility with all major piping systems. 

Whatever the use case, we have the heavy duty basket strainer to meet your application. Strainer and screen construction material, design, size, and connection styles will vary by specific strainer model and may need to be requested. For further options, see our Full Selection of Hayward® Basket Strainers, or contact our team for custom basket and material requests.