Basket Strainers

Basket strainers are essential components used to protect pipeline systems by removing solids and debris from the flow of liquids. Installed in pipelines, these strainers prevent damage to pumps, valves, meters, and other downstream equipment by filtering out foreign particles. Their simple design, ease of maintenance, and high debris-holding capacity make them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.

The basket strainer pipe assembly includes a perforated or mesh-lined basket that captures solids as the fluid flows through it. When cleaning is required, the basket can be easily removed, cleaned, and reused—ensuring minimal system downtime.

Whether you need inline basket strainers for compact installations or stainless steel basket strainers for harsh environments, Dutco Tennant offers a complete range to match your pipeline specifications.

• Durable Construction: Available in robust materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel to suit a wide range of fluids and operational conditions.
• Efficient Filtration: Custom-designed pipe strainer baskets offer superior debris retention with minimal pressure drop.
• Easy Maintenance: Removable basket design for simple cleaning and reduced operational downtime.
• Versatile Designs: Options for inline and offset configurations to meet specific pipeline layouts.
• Reliable Performance: Proven efficiency in high-pressure and high-temperature environments across various industries.

We offer pipeline basket strainers in a range of sizes and end connections suitable for new installations or retrofits in existing systems.

Basket strainers from Dutco Tennant LLC are designed for high-efficiency filtration across a wide range of industries in the UAE and GCC countries. Engineered to remove solids and debris from pipelines, our strainers play a crucial role in maintaining operational integrity and extending the service life of critical equipment. Key application areas include:

• Oil & Gas Industry
  Widely used in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Basket strainers for oil and gas ensure clean flow in crude oil handling, refining, and petrochemical processes. They protect heat exchangers, compressors, and separation equipment from contamination.
  
  
• Water & Wastewater Treatment
  Used for pre-filtration in desalination plants, sewage treatment facilities, and industrial effluent systems. They help remove sediments, sand, and debris from process water to ensure smooth operation of pumps and treatment units.
  
  
• Power Generation
  Deployed in thermal, nuclear, and renewable energy plants to filter boiler feedwater, cooling tower water, and turbine lubrication systems. Helps prevent fouling of sensitive components and improves overall efficiency.
  
  
• Chemical & Petrochemical
  Ideal for filtering aggressive or corrosive chemicals. Stainless steel basket strainers are particularly effective in protecting valves, flow meters, and reactors in high-risk chemical environments.
  
  
• Food & Beverage Industry
  Applied in processing lines to remove pulp, fibers, or particulates from liquids such as juice, dairy, syrups, or water. Ensures product purity while meeting sanitary standards.
  
  
• Pharmaceutical & Biotech
  Used for cleanroom-grade liquid filtration to safeguard downstream production equipment from particle contamination. Suitable for CIP (Clean-In-Place) operations.
  
  
• HVAC Systems
  Ensures debris-free water circulation in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. Inline basket strainers are essential in chilled water loops and condenser water systems to protect mechanical components.
  
  
• Marine & Shipbuilding
  Protects shipboard cooling and lubrication systems by filtering seawater intake and engine circulation systems. Offers durability in harsh offshore environments.
  
  
• Fire Protection Systems
  Integrated in firewater lines to prevent clogging of sprinkler nozzles and fire pumps by rust particles or debris in the pipeline.
  
  
• Mining & Metals
  Ensures clean water for mineral processing, slurry handling, and dust suppression systems. Heavy-duty industrial basket strainers are capable of handling high solids load.
  
  
• Pulp & Paper Industry
  Filters process water and pulp stock to remove knots, bark, and fibers that may clog or damage sensitive processing equipment.