Design Specifica ons

DS-STRAINERS
Revision 06

TM

Strainers In-Line and Angle

DescripƟon
Strainers are installed in pipe lines ahead of meters,
pumps, valves, etc., to protect such equipment against
intrusion of pipe scale, welding spatter and other
foreign material. The use of the proper size strainer
together with a basket of suitable mesh pays dividends
in reduced maintenance on mechanisms which are in
contact with flowing liquids.

When it is known that comparatively large amounts

of lint or iron oxide are present in a stream, a large
strainer should be used as these materials clog up
basket screens rapidly-especially if resins, gums or
varnishes are also present. Angle Strainer
3”, 4”, 6”
Larger size foreign matter such as pebbles, welding DA-3-4-150A
beads, etc., should be removed at frequent intervals
to prevent their abrasive action from damaging the In-Line Strainer
basket screen. 3”, 4”, 6”
DA-3-150
Strainers are available in sizes 3” to 6” for maximum
working pressures to 300 psi (2068 kPa). There is
a Strainer of the proper size and pressure rating to Pressure Loss Handling Gasoline
accommodate the full line of Flow Meters. For large
capacity and high pressure strainers, refer to DSBVBS.

SpecificaƟons
Maximum Working ANSI Flanges Approximate Approximate
Model Pressure Std. Housing Shipping Weight Shipping Cube
Drain Size
Strainer Material Cubic Cubic
psi kPa (Except D-2B) Pounds Kilos
Feet Meters
DA-3-150 150 1,034 3"-150 lb. 3/4" Std. Pipe Thd. Drawn Steel 45 20.41 1.72 0.049
DA-3-4-150 150 1,034 4"-150 lb. 3/4" Std. Pipe Thd. Drawn Steel 55 24.95 1.72 0.049
D-6-4-150 150 1,034 4"-150 lb. 1" Std. Pipe Thd. Drawn Steel 135 61.23 6.89 0.195
D-6-150 150 1,034 6"-150 lb. 1"Std. Pipe Thd. Drawn Steel 145 65.77 6.89 0.195
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SpecificaƟons
Strainer Screen Data
Screen Pipe Line Ra o
Model
Strainer Mesh of Total Screen Per Cent Open Open Area Total Area Open Area
Size Area Sq. In.
Screen * Area Sq. In. Area ** Sq. In. to Pipe Area to Pipe Area
D-3 20 46.2 52.2 7.1:1
DA-3 40 113 38.4 43.4 3" 7.393 15.3:1 5.9:1
DA-3A 60 30.5 34.5 4.7:1
D-3-4 20 46.2 52.2 4.1:1
DA-3-4 40 113 38.4 43.4 4" 12.73 8.9:1 3.4:1
DA-3-4-A 60 30.5 34.5 2.7:1
20 46.2 145.1 11.4:1
D-6-4
40 314 38.4 120.6 4" 12.73 24.7:1 9.5:1
D-6-4-A
60 30.5 95.8 7.5:1
20 46.2 145.1 5.0:1
D-6
40 314 38.4 120.6 6" 28.89 10.9:1 4.2:1
D-6-A
60 30.5 95.8 3.3:1
Notes:
* Mesh of screen as shown in chart above is standard. Special mesh is available at extra cost
** Percent open area for some special screens is as follows:
10 Mesh - 46.2 Percent
100 Mesh - 30.3 Percent
Percent open area depends on wire size and may vary slightly.
Strainer screen material for all strainers is stainless steel.

Dimensions (For Certified Dimensional Prints - Consult Factory)

Basket Dimensions
Dimensions
Model G H J
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
DA -3,
51/4 133.35 83/4 222.25 37/8 98.42
DA-3-4
D-6-4,
91/2 241.3 13 330.2 2 50.8
D-6

Strainer A B C D E F
Model Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
DA-3-150 13 330.2 10 1 /4 260.35 41/2 114.3 15 3/4 400.05 73/8 187.32 83/8 212.72
DA-3-4-150 13 330.2 10 1/4 260.35 41/2 114.3 15 3/4 400.05 73/8 187.32 83/8 212.72
D-6-4-150 22 5/8 574.67 16 3/8 415.92 61/4 158.75 25 15/26 658.81 12 3/8 314.32 15 381
D-6-150 22 5/8 574.67 16 3/8 415.92 61/4 158.75 25 15/16 658.81 12 3/8 314.32 15 381
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Dimensions - Angle Strainers (For Certified Dimensional Prints - Consult Factory)

Dimensions
Model Connector Size A B C D E
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
DA-3-A
3" and 4" 150 Ib. 4 7/16 112.71 11 279.4 6 1/2 165.1 16 4/7 420.68 7 1/4 184.15
DA-3-4-A
D-6-4-A
4" and 6" 150 Ib. 6 5/16 160.33 17 431.8 11 5/16 287.33 27 5/32 689.77 12 3/8 314.32
D-6-A

Dimensions
Model Connector Size F G H J
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
DA-3-A
3" and 4" 150 Ib. 8 3/8 212.72 5 1/2 139.7 8 11/16 220.66 2 3/4 69.85
DA-3-4-A
D-6-4-A
4" and 6" 150 Ib. 15 381 7 1/4 184.15 12 3/4 323.85 15/16 23.81
D-6-A

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Strainer Baskets
To be efficient, strainer baskets must be kept clean. A buildup of sediment increases pressure drop and decreases
flow. If a basket is allowed to become completely clogged, damage will result. Pressure gauges on each side of
the strainer - or a differen al pressure gauge -give an indica on of basket condi on at a glance.

A regular procedure should be set up for cleaning strainer baskets-the frequency depending on amount and
character of foreign material in the stream. It is advisable to keep a spare basket (or inner screen) on hand.

Recommended Mesh Of Screens For Various Liquids:

Gasoline and similar liquids, 60 Mesh for 3”, 4”, and 6” strainers.
Diesel Oil, No. 2 Oil, etc. - 40 Mesh No. 5 or No. 6 Hea ng Oils, etc. - 20 Mesh

Type of Strainer Basket used on DA-3, DA-4,

Type of Strainer, Basket used on D-6,
D-3, D-3-4. Three piece strainer basket is
D-6-4. Inner screen is soldered to basket
quickly disassembled to provide replaceable
frame; may be replaced when required.
inner screen.

D-6-150 DA-3-150

The D-6-150 below illustrates construc on of the D-4-150, Strainer. The DA-3-150 above illustrates construc on of the DA-3-4-150.
Strainer baskets are held securely in place by means of wing nuts. These strainers have a four bolt cover and use an O-ring as the
cover gasket.

D-3-300 and D-3-4-300 Strainers are of similar construc on, but

use a flat cover gasket instead of the O-ring. The cover also holds
the strainer basket in place by means of spring tension.

Brodie Interna onal

TM
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