Manufacturer News:  Metraflex Re-Engineered the Y Strainer

Re-engineered, re-designed low pressure drop LPD Y strainer provides significant energy-savings
The new Metraflex LPD Y Strainer* provides significant energy savings over the old Y strainer. Metraflex has re-engineered the 100-year-old strainer and given it a leaner interior with fewer obstructions. The result is significantly lower pressure drops resulting in energy-savings so significant the LPD Y Strainer can pay for itself in months.  Click on the cost savings calculator now to see if the Metraflex LPD Y-Strainer can save money on your projects! 

Lower pressure drops than traditional, old Y strainers
Metraflex has removed the bridge wall/body casting structure that has traditionally diverted flow into the screen as it enters the strainer. Now flow takes a much straighter line from intake to discharge.  Other internal structural improvements also help create a more open internal geometry, allowing for smoother flow throughout the strainer. The result is significantly lower pressure drops.

Larger screens with more surface area
The new LPD Y strainer internal design also accommodates a significantly larger screen, up to 30% larger. This larger screen has more holes allowing smoother fluid flow. In addition, as debris collects, the same amount of debris trapped by both the new LPD Y strainer screen and a traditional, old Y strainer screen covers a significantly smaller percentage of the new LPD Y strainer screen. This contributes to lower pressure loss. It also takes longer for debris to collect and significantly impact strainer performance.