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Quality, Service
and Innovation
Now in its ninth decade, Conbraco Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flow control products for
U.S. and international markets. The companys headquarters is based in Matthews, North Carolina with
manufacturing plants and foundries located in Pageland and Conway, South Carolina.
Conbraco has a history of new product development and innovation that dates back to the companys
inception in 1928. Today, the Conbraco line of products is marketed under the Apollo Valves brand
and includes: ball valves, butterfly valves, backflow prevention devices, water pressure reducing valves,
mixing valves, safety relief valves, water gauges, strainers, actuation and ApolloXpress products.
Conbracos vertically integrated manufacturing ensures a consistency of production, testing, quality
and availability. You can be assured that Conbraco flow control products will deliver long term
reliability. All Conbraco plants are registered to ISO 9001:2008 quality standards.
The Conbraco line continues to expand with new products, designs and advanced materials to
better serve the needs of our customers. Markets served include: chemical processing, pulp and
paper, petroleum, residential and commercial plumbing and heating, OEM, irrigation, water works, and
fire protection.
table of contents
Y-Strainers.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ENGINEERING DATA
Size
2
50
2-1/2
65
3
80
4
100
5
125
6
150
8
200
10
250
12
300
14
350
16
400
A
2.00
51
2.50
64
3.00
76
4.00
102
5.00
127
6.00
152
8.00
203
10.00
254
12.00
305
14.00
356
16.00
406
E
1/2
15
1
25
1
25
11/4
32
11/4
32
11/2
40
11/2
40
2
50
2
50
2
50
2
50
Weight
22
10
35
16
43
20
75
34
115
52
154
70
243
110
390
177
650
295
815
370
1224
555
Notes:
1. Screen openings other than those shown above are available.
2. Custom manufactured screens are available upon request. Please consult factory.
3. All mesh screens include liner;
.045 Perf
3 and smaller
.125 Perf
4 and larger.
Screen types/dimensions
Standard Screens
Size Range
Opening
2 - 3
0.045 in.
50mm - 80mm
1.2mm
4 and larger
0.125 in.
100mm and larger
3.2mm
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Description of Availability
Range 5 micron to 1/2 perf.
Carbon steel, stainless steel
(304/316 and L grades), alloy 20, monel 400, hastalloy C, Titanium, etc.
Perforated plate, mesh and wedge wire.
Any material commercially available.
Consult factory.
FDAEpoxy Coating
Specially cleaned and packed - performed on request.
Available on most models in province of installation.
Note:
1. Strainer size may effect the ability to apply certain coatings and linings.
Figure 1
y-strainer pressure drop - (sizes 2 - 16)
Notes:
1. Pressure drop curves are based on water flow with standard screens.
2. See next page for correction factors to be used with other fluids and/or screen openings.
Perforated Plate
% Screen Material Open Area
60%
0.65
50%
0.8
40%
1
30%
1.4
20%
2.15
example
Strainer Size:
Filtration:
Flow rate:
Service:
2
100 Mesh lined
65GPM
Water
* Multiply values obtained from figure 1 thru 4 by the appropriate values shown below
Notes:
1. See page 4 for % Open Areas of Apolloinventoried perforated plate.
2. Standard screens for sizes 2 and larger is approximately a 40% open area
screen media.
3. All mesh screens include liner;
.045 Perf
3 and smaller
.125 Perf
4 and larger.
Chart #3
Component
Factor (CF)
0.35
Viscosity
CP
Body Loss
Factor (BF)
10
25
100
200
500
1000
2000
1
1.2
1.6
2.2
4.4
8
15.2
1.15
1.25
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.9
How to Use
1. Using Figure 1 see page 5 determine the pressure drop (P1) through the
strainer with water flow and standard screens.
2. If non-standard screens (i.e. 40 mesh, etc.) are being used apply factors in
Chart #1 to determine corrected pressure drop (P2).
3. Multiply P1 or P2 (is used) by the specific gravity of the fluid actually
flowing through the strainer to get P3.
4. Using Chart #2 multiply P3 by the appropriate Component Factor (CF)
to get P4.
5. Let P5 = P3 - P4.
6. Multiply P4 by the appropriate Body Loss Factor (BF) in Chart #3 to get P6.
7. Multiply P5 by the appropriate Screen Loss factor (PFor MF) in Chart #3
to get P7.
8. Total pressure drop P8 = P6 + P7.
60 to 300 Mesh
Lined (MF)
1.5
2.5
6.5
11.5
25
50
100
example
Strainer Size: 2
Filtration:
100 Mesh lined
Flow rate:
65GPM
Specific Gravity: 1
Viscosity:
25 cP
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
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Notes:
1. Pressure drop curve is based on saturated steam flow with standard screens. See page 5 for correction factors to be used with
other screen openings.
2. Chart can be used for air and gas by using the following formula:
example
Service:
Pressure:
Steam Flow:
Size:
where
Qs = Equivalent Steam Flow, lbs./hr.
Qg = Air or gas flow, SCFM.
t = Temperature, F.
Qs = 0.138
s.g. = Specific gravity (s.g. = 1 for air.)
DP = Pressure Drop, psid
P2 = Outlet Pressure
Qg
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
suggested specifications
The strainer shall be a Y-Type and have __________________
(size) inlet/outlet connections. The end connections shall be
flanged and the body shall be complete with a bolted cover
_______________________________________________
or approved equivalent.
Name ____________________________________________
Company _________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City ______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
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Ensure all machined surfaces are free of defects and that the inside of the strainer is free of foreign objects.
For horizontal pipelines, the strainer should be installed so that the drain connection is pointed downwards.
For flanged end strainers, the flange bolting should be tightened gradually in a back and forth clockwise motion.
Once installed, increase line pressure gradually and check for leakage around joints.
If the strainer is supplied with a start-up screen, monitor pressure drop carefully.
NOTE: Flat face mating flanges and full face gaskets must be used with 125YF series strainers to avoid damage to the cast iron body.
IMPORTANT
Ultimate responsibility for strainer and material selection rests with the customer, as only the customer knows the particular
use to which the strainer will be put and the exact operating parameters to which it will be subjected.
Drain piping.
Vent line to relieve pressure.
Secure necessary lifting equipment to strainer assembly.
Loosen flange bolts (Pipe flanges only).
Remove inlet/outlet flange bolts and carefully remove strainer.
CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN DUE TO POSSIBLE EMISSION OF PROCESS MATERIAL FROM PIPING. ALWAYS ENSURE NO
LINE PRESSURE EXISTS WHEN OPENING COVER.
maintenance instructions
For maximum efficiency, determine the length of time it takes for the pressure drop to double that in the clean condition. Once
the pressure drop reaches an unacceptable value, shut down line and follow the Screen Replacement Instructions. A pressure
gauge installed before and after the strainer in-line will indicate pressure loss due to clogging and may be used to determine
when cleaning is required.
screen replacement
It is recommend that the system and strainer be depressurized before attempting any repair work. After removing all pressure,
the system should be drained, any connections to the blow-off plug should be removed, and the following procedure should be
used to replace the screen.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Attach cable or chain to strainer cover (1) and apply sufficient tension to prevent cover from dropping.
Remove bolts from cover.
Remove cover, clean and inspect gasket surface of cover.
Remove and discard old gasket.
Remove and clean or discard old screen.
Clean and inspect gasket surface of body. If gasket surface of cover or body is damaged, the damaged component must
be replaced.
Push clean screen into position in body.
Position new gasket in place on body.
Line up screen and put cover in place on body.
Be sure gasket, bolt holes, and screen are properly aligned.
Put in bolts and nuts as required
Tighten bolts, using star pattern to prevent damaging parts. Alternate tightening 180 apart. Tighten bolts sufficiently to
stop leakage under test and service conditions.
Std.
Opening (In.)
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.125
0.125
0.125
0.125
0.125
0.125
0.125
0.125
Series 125YF
Nominal Area Gross Screen
of Pipe Fitting
Area
(Sq. In.)
(Sq. In.)
3.14
30.07
4.91
44.33
7.07
56.45
12.57
98.91
19.63
147.11
28.27
179.19
50.27
334.38
78.54
505.21
113.10
665.77
137.89
1186.34
182.65
1446.85
Free Area
(Sq. In.)
10.82
15.96
20.32
39.56
58.85
71.68
133.75
202.08
266.31
474.54
578.74
Ratio Free
Area to
Pipe Area
3.45
3.25
2.88
3.15
3.00
2.54
2.66
2.57
2.35
3.44
3.17
- XXX
model
125Y (Flat Face)
- XXX X
Notes:
*All mesh screens are reinforced with a perforated liner.
2 - 3: .045 Perf
4 - Larger: .125 Perf
10
screen type
20 Mesh = M20
40 Mesh = M40
60 Mesh = M60
80 Mesh = M80
100 Mesh = M100
.045 Perf = P045
.062 Perf = P062
.125 Perf = P125
.250 Perf = P250
- X
coating
Blank
Standard No Coating
E
Epoxy Coating,
FDA Approved
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REGIONAL MANAGERS
INTERNATIONAL
brian.blalock@conbraco.com
skip.wilson@conbraco.com
kevin.ashworth@conbraco.com
steve.brown@conbraco.com
andy.fretz@conbraco.com
ben.lauletta@conbraco.com
sanford.pauly@conbraco.com
james.saldivar@conbraco.com
nick.shelley@conbraco.com
jim.todman@conbraco.com
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bfreeman@lascofittings.com
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