Smith Meter Pipeline Strainers protect turbine and positive displacement metering systems 4" and larger from dirt and debris. Standard construction is a carbon steel body designed and fabricated to ASME Section VIII, with a 304 stainless steel perforated-plate basket, blind flange-type cover with lifting lug, basket seal, 1/2" NPT differential pressure taps and NPT vent and drain taps. Options include 10, 20 or 40 mesh liners, quick-closure covers, air release kits, DP gauge and reed switch kits, NACE MR0175 materials and added inspection such as dye penetrant, mag particle or 100% X-ray.
Key specifications
Application: Turbine and PD meter installations 4" and larger
Flange classes / pressure: ANSI B16.5 150 RF 285 psi; 300 RF 740 psi; 600 RF 1,480 psi
Model line sizes: Base models from 3" through 16" inlet in the pressure-drop table
Basket: 304 SS perforated plate, 1/8" holes on 3/16" centers (40% open)
Liner options: 10, 20 or 40 mesh 304 stainless steel
Temperature: Non-asbestos cover gasket -20 to 500°F; Buna, Viton or PTFE air release seal options
Construction: Carbon steel housing and flanges; ASME Section VIII design
Options: Quick-closure covers, RB/UB/HP air release kits, DP gauge and 0-30 psi reed switch, NACE
How to specify / order
Line size, meter size and maximum flow rate
Flange class (150, 300 or 600)
Product, viscosity and temperature
Basket liner mesh
Cover style (blind flange or quick closure)
Air release kit, DP gauge/switch, NACE and inspection requirements
Pricing and lead time are quoted per configuration. Send the model, application details, product, flow range, and pressure/temperature to Flow Measurement Services for a quote. Specifications summarized from Guidant Measurement literature (Strainers, Pipeline Specifications); confirm current data with the factory before ordering.
Smith Meter (formerly FMC Technologies / TechnipFMC Measurement Solutions), now manufactured by Guidant. Flow Measurement Services supplies and services Smith Meter equipment.