Through the use of a proprietary vertically pleated corrosion resistant non-welded strainer basket, the strainer produces 0-P.S.I.G. head loss when operating at designed flow rates. The strainer basket consists of food grade FRP end caps, 16- gauge stainless steel straining element with 1/8" perforated holes and stainless steel connecting rods. All strainer baskets have a minimum of a 4 to 1 open area ratio of the strainer basket to influent flange connection. The vertically pleated strainer element acts as a flow baffle providing for full use of the open area in the strainer basket, which results in longer operation without excessive cleaning.

Removal of the strainer basket is simplified through a proprietary design allowing for drainage of water, while maintaining strained debris retention, during lifting of the basket. All strainer baskets are self aligning during installation and come with a molded flow indication arrow to insure proper flow direction.