Strainers capture pipeline debris such as scale, rust, jointing compound and weld metal in pipelines, protecting equipment and processes.

As the marketplace becomes increasingly competitive, more emphasis has been placed on reducing plant downtime and maintenance. In steam and condensate systems, damage to plant is frequently caused by pipeline debris such as scale, rust, jointing compound, weld metal and other solids, which may find their way into the pipeline system.

Strainers are devices which capture these solids in flowing gases, and protect equipment from their harmful effects, thus reducing downtime and maintenance. A strainer should be fitted upstream of every steam trap, flow meter, control valve and pump.