| Cast Iron Basket Strainer |
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| APPLICATIONS
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| Steam, water, oil or gas where protection
from foreign matter in a pipeline is required. |
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| CONSTRUCTION |
| The Keckley Style D & DV strainers
are constructed from rugged cast iron castings and are
machined to exacting specifications. |
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| FEATURES |
| The Keckley Style D & DV strainers
feature a machined basket seat to minimize particle bypass.
The Style D strainer in sizes 1-1/2" and smaller, use a
threaded bushing to seat the basket screen in the body. In
the 2" size strainer, a synthetic fiber gasket is
compressed between the body and cover for maximum strength
and durability. All Keckley Style D & DV strainers are
furnished standard with a tapped and plugged NPT drain
connection. |
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| BASKETS |
| Standard baskets are 304 stainless steel and
are spot welded for maximum strength. Different size
perforations and meshes are available in stainless steel, monel,
and brass to meet specific media requirements. If media is not
indicated, screens for water will be supplied. |
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| CLEANING |
| Cleaning of the Style D strainer is
accomplished by removing the cover and pulling out the basket.
The Style DV basket has an open bottom and is cleaned by blowing
trapped material out through the blow-off connection similar to
a "Y" type strainer. Warning: See Maintenance
Instructions on page S6
of the Strainer Information Section for additional precautions
and detailed information on servicing the strainer. |
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| WORKING PRESSURES– NON-SHOCK |
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| GOVERMENT/MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS |
| Style D & DV cast iron threaded basket strainers
meet or exceed government specification WW-S-2739
(Supersedes MIL-S-16293).
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