The Side Inlet Filter Body along with the Top Cover comprise the strainer housing assembly. The SI Filter Body is fabricated using seamless stainless steel tubing. The SI Filter Body has a side inlet port and a bottom outlet port, both typically fitted with ferrules. The top of the SI Filter Body is fitted with a ferrule as well, thus allowing easy installation and removal of the Top Cover and quick access to the strainer’s internal components for inspection, cleaning, or replacement – without having to remove the strainer assembly from the process flow pipe line. The inside profile of the SI Filter Body on the process flow outlet end is tapered; allowing the Perforated Back-Up Tube or Wedge Wire Strainer Element to ‘self-center’ inside the strainer housing. Interior surfaces of the Filter Body have radiused corners to ensure that it meets 3A requirements. All welds are ground smooth and polished; 25Ra for Interior surfaces, 32Ra for exterior surfaces.
All material 316L SS.
The top of the SI Filter Body is fitted with a ferrule as well, thus allowing easy installation and removal of the Top Cover and quick access to the strainer’s internal components for inspection, cleaning, or replacement – without having to remove the strainer assembly from the process flow pipe line.
