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Manufacturer News:  Metraflex Re-Engineered the Y Strainer November

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By Kelly Patterson on November, 8 2016
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We think the LPD Y-Strainer is so important that we thought we should re-post this blog, originally posted in March.  If you haven't heard about this innovative solution from Metraflex, you should read more. 
 
 It turns out that the old Y strainer has a brand new look for energy savings, lower pressure drops, larger screens and a better performance overall.  Take a look at this really terrific update from Metraflex, the new LPD Y-Strainer.

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Re-engimages.pngineered, 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! 

Significantly 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.

 

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