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Why You Should Use a Customised Basket Strainer

Off-the-shelf strainers work for simple duties, but many industrial systems are anything but simple. Flow rates vary, solids profiles change, space is tight, and downtime is expensive. A customised basket strainer is designed around the real operating conditions, not catalogue averages.

In this article, we explain:
- When standard basket strainers fall short
- How custom mesh size and basket open area reduce pressure drop
- Material selection for corrosive, high-temperature, or hygienic services
- Design options for tight layouts, high solids loading, and continuous operation
- Where mist eliminators fit alongside strainers in gas and steam systems

If you’re dealing with frequent cleaning, rising differential pressure, or a strainer that never quite fits the system, this guide shows why a tailored approach delivers better reliability and lower lifetime cost.

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Best Practices for Strainer Locations

Incorrect placement can lead to unstable flow, unnecessary pressure drop, cavitation risk, and frequent cleaning. Correct placement protects pumps, valves, meters, and heat exchangers and keeps systems running predictably.

Our latest article covers:

Where strainers should sit around pumps, control valves, meters, and heat exchangers

Why discharge-side installation is usually preferred for pumps

When suction-side strainers are justified and how to manage the risks

Orientation rules for liquids, steam, and gas

Straight run requirements, DP monitoring, and cleaning triggers

Basket vs Y strainers and when to use simplex, duplex, or automatic designs

If strainers are part of your piping design, commissioning, or maintenance planning, this guide will help avoid common mistakes that shorten equipment life.

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Best Practices for Strainer Locations | Strainer Australia This guide shows where to position Y strainers and basket strainers so your piping system runs reliably with minimal pressure drop.

Strainer Australia - Benefits of Using Strainers in the Workplace

Wondering why strainers are so important across industrial workplaces? 🏭
Our latest article outlines the key advantages, from protecting equipment and improving safety to cutting downtime and keeping production running smoothly. It’s a practical look at how the right strainer setup can make a real difference on site.

Looking to improve efficiency in your operation?
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What Are the Benefits of Using Strainers in the Workplace? | Strainer Australia Strainers remove unwanted particles to protect critical equipment, improve product quality and keep industrial systems running.

Strainer Australia - Duplex vs Simplex Strainers

Curious about the difference between simplex and duplex strainers? ⚙️

Our recent article breaks down how each type works, when to choose one over the other, and the impact they can have on efficiency, downtime and overall system reliability.

If you’re comparing options for your next project, this guide is a great place to start.
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Duplex Vs Simplex Strainers: What’s The Difference? | Strainer Australia Distinguishing between simplex and duplex strainers helps choose the right strainer for continuous flow, maintenance windows and total cost.