Inconel 600 y-strainer screens combines the construction of y-strainer screens (Y-strainer OEM replacement) with the properties of UNS N06600 (2.4816): excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature, essentially non-magnetic, service to approx. +1000 °C (short excursions higher). This page summarizes the grade data, its behavior in filtration service, comparable alloys, and the specifications supplied.
Why Choose Inconel 600 for Y-Strainer Screens
The high-temperature furnace and hot-gas filtration alloy. For y-strainer screens, this matters when excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature is the controlling requirement.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | UNS N06600 (2.4816) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. +1000 °C (short excursions higher) |
| Corrosion characteristic | Excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature |
Cleaning & Compatibility
Special alloys tolerate aggressive cleaning chemistry, but confirm the specific acid/alkali against the alloy datasheet — e.g. Monel handles HF but not oxidizing nitric; titanium handles nitric but not HF. When welding elements into frames, use matching filler and inert-gas backing to preserve corrosion resistance at the joint.
Comparable Alloys
Between the special alloys, selection is chemistry-led: Monel 400 (HF, seawater), Inconel 600 (heat/oxidation), Hastelloy C-276 (broadest acid resistance), nickel 200 (caustic), titanium (chlorides, weight). 316L remains the cost benchmark — specify a special alloy only when the datasheet chemistry demands it.
Specifications of Y-Strainer Screens Available in Inconel 600
| Nominal pipe size | Screen mesh | Material | Style | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN15 (1/2 in) | 20-Mesh | SS304 / SS316 | Cylindrical insert | Y-strainer replacement |
| DN25 (1 in) | 20-Mesh / 40-Mesh | SS304 / SS316 | Cylindrical insert | Y-strainer replacement |
| DN50 (2 in) | 20-Mesh / 40-Mesh | SS304 / SS316 | Cylindrical insert | Y-strainer replacement |
| DN80 (3 in) | 20-Mesh / 40-Mesh | SS304 / SS316 | Cylindrical insert | Y-strainer replacement |
| DN100 (4 in) | 10-Mesh to 40-Mesh | SS304 / SS316 | Cylindrical insert | Y-strainer replacement |
Where Inconel 600 Y-Strainer Screens Is Used
- HVAC & water: chiller, boiler and condenser Y-strainers.
- Steam systems: steam trap and control valve protection.
- Process plants: chemical and solvent lines.
- Fuel & oil: burner and transfer pump lines.
Ordering Y-Strainer Screens in Inconel 600
- Body size & make: Screen OD and length must match the Y-strainer body exactly.
- Perforation & mesh: Perforated screen, with a mesh liner (20–100 mesh) for finer straining.
- Material: SS304 or SS316 for most fluids; Monel for sea water.
Mistakes to Avoid with Y-Strainer Screens
- Ordering a screen by pipe size alone when different body makes vary.
- Fitting too fine a liner on steam lines, which blinds with scale.
