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Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers — ASME B16.5 fit

Name: Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers
Brand: custommetalfilters.com
SKU: EHM-ELM-05
Price: 8 USD
Availability: InStock

Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers for protecting pumps, valves and meters during commissioning and turnarounds with temporary cone and basket strainers clamped between pipe flanges. 6 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.

Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers (ASME B16.5 fit) — Cone & Basket Strainers

Technical Drawing

Customize the parameters below — every spec field is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Changing the size will snap the other fields to that size's standard values; you can then override any individual value.

Sends the selected values to the quote form below.

Request a Quotation for Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers

Tell us the specification (mesh count / micron / dimensions), material and quantity you need for Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers (ASME B16.5 fit) and our team will respond within one business day. Click "Request this configuration" on the drawing above to send the parameters you just chose straight into this form.

Category Type Standard Mesh count / micron Material Finish

Dimensions & Specifications (ASME B16.5 fit)

Every row below is a starting point for the customizer above — pick any specification row and the drawing will redraw to it.

Nominal pipe size	Screen mesh	Open area ratio	Style	Reference standard
DN25 (1 in)	20-Mesh to 100-Mesh	>150%	Cone / basket / truncated	ASME B16.5 flange fit
DN50 (2 in)	20-Mesh to 100-Mesh	>150%	Cone / basket / truncated	ASME B16.5 flange fit
DN80 (3 in)	20-Mesh to 100-Mesh	>150%	Cone / basket / truncated	ASME B16.5 flange fit
DN100 (4 in)	20-Mesh to 100-Mesh	>200%	Cone / basket / truncated	ASME B16.5 flange fit
DN150 (6 in)	20-Mesh to 100-Mesh	>200%	Cone / basket / truncated	ASME B16.5 flange fit
DN200 (8 in)	10-Mesh to 60-Mesh	>200%	Cone / basket	ASME B16.5 flange fit

Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers (ASME B16.5 fit) is used for protecting pumps, valves and meters during commissioning and turnarounds with temporary cone and basket strainers clamped between pipe flanges.

Also known as: temporary cone strainer, witch hat strainer, start-up strainer, basket strainer screen

Made by: Woven Wire Mesh (Weaving) · Perforated Metal (Punching) · Deep Drawing, Stamping & Forming

Where Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers Is Used

New plant start-up: catching weld slag, scale and construction debris in new pipework.
Refinery turnarounds: protecting rotating equipment after maintenance.
Power plants: pump suction protection.
Water & utilities: pipeline commissioning.

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How to Specify Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers

Pipe size & class: Match the nominal pipe size and flange rating (ASME B16.5 class 150–2500).
Open area ratio: Typically 150–300 % of the pipe cross-section to limit pressure drop.
Construction: Perforated cone or basket with an optional fine mesh liner.

Materials

Standard supply is stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316/316L, Monel 400, Inconel 600; 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

Install in the orientation the design specifies and log the pipe location for removal.
Watch differential pressure closely during flushing; remove and clean before it rises too far.

Common Mistakes

Leaving temporary strainers in place permanently, where they collapse or restrict flow.
Choosing a liner so fine that it blinds and collapses during the first flush.

When Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers Is Not the Right Choice

Not a permanent strainer — permanent duty needs a Y- or basket-strainer body with a removable screen.

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Pricing

Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers is stocked and supplied to order in rolls, cut sheets and fabricated pieces. Pricing starts from approximately US$8.00 per unit for standard specifications in stainless steel 304; final pricing depends on specification, alloy, quantity and fabrication (MOQ applies). Submit your exact configuration with the quote form above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers used for?

Protecting pumps, valves and meters during commissioning and turnarounds with temporary cone and basket strainers clamped between pipe flanges.

What is a temporary cone strainer?

A cone-shaped screen clamped between flanges to catch debris during start-up.

What open area should a temporary strainer have?

Usually 150–300 % of the pipe area.

How long can a temporary strainer stay installed?

Only through commissioning; it should then be removed.

What is the specification range of Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers?

The table on this page lists 6 standard specifications for Temporary Cone & Basket Strainers, from DN25 (1 in) to DN200 (8 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.