Duplex strainer or twin basket strainer is a type of

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built into a fuel, oil or water piping system and it is used to remove large particles of dirt and

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. The duplex strainer system usually consists of two separate strainer baskets housings. The system also contains a valve handle placed between the two baskets to divert the flow of liquid to one strainer while the other is being cleaned. On some strainers, the valve will work automatically and the strainer will perform a self-cleaning operation. These types of strainers are installed in pipeline systems where flow cannot be stopped. Depending upon their NB size they are capable of filtration up to 40 µm. Basket Strainers find use in industries where impurities are mostly solids. Unlike other types of strainers, it is easy to conduct maintenance on these strainers. Duplex strainers are mainly used in various industries such as

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, power industry,

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, pharmaceutical industry, metals and mining industry, water and

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s. Strainers are used to remove hazardous elements that might cause partial or complete breakdown of operations if they get into the system.

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