Pump Foot Valve & Suction Strainer for keeping stones, leaves and debris out of pump suction lines at the inlet end, often combined with a foot valve that holds the prime. 4 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.
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Size
Basket diameter (mm)
Depth (mm)
Hole diameter (mm)
Open area ratio (%)
1 in
60
70
4.0
300
2 in
95
110
5.0
300
3 in
135
150
6.0
250
4 in
170
190
6.0
250
Pump Foot Valve & Suction Strainer (ASME B1.20.1 thread sizes) is used for keeping stones, leaves and debris out of pump suction lines at the inlet end, often combined with a foot valve that holds the prime.
Open area: At least 3× the pipe area to avoid cavitation.
Holes: 4–6 mm perforation to stop stones and debris.
Materials
Standard supply is stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316/316L; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.
Fitting & Care
Keep the strainer above the bottom silt and below the lowest water level.
Inspect regularly for blockage and weed wrap.
Common Mistakes
Undersized strainer causing cavitation.
Lying the strainer in mud.
When Pump Foot Valve & Suction Strainer Is Not the Right Choice
Pump Foot Valve & Suction Strainer is made to order as finished parts. Indicative pricing starts from about US$4.20 per piece for a standard size at production quantity; the final price depends on size, material, finish, tooling and order volume. Send your configuration from the drawing above for a quotation.
What is Pump Foot Valve & Suction Strainer used for?
Keeping stones, leaves and debris out of pump suction lines at the inlet end, often combined with a foot valve that holds the prime.
What is a foot valve strainer?
A suction strainer with a check valve that keeps the pump primed.
Open area?
At least 3× pipe area.
Material?
Stainless steel lasts longest.
What is the specification range of Pump Foot Valve & Suction Strainer?
The table on this page lists 4 standard specifications for Pump Foot Valve & Suction Strainer, from 1 in to 4 in. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.
How do I request a quotation?
Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.
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