Mechanically Cleaned Filters Eaton's range of automatic self-cleaning filters, dramatically reduce product loss, require minimal operator intervention and improve flow consistency.
	Tubular Backwashing Filters Matching media configuration, retention, and materials to your application is easy when you select an Eaton backwashing/tubular filtration system. We offer media choices from compact configurations that pack a large amount of surface area into a small amount of space, to simple strainer-type systems for removing larger contaminants.
	High Flow Mechanically Cleaned Industrial Strainers This new strainer design offers minimal purge volumes in fresh water applications, allowing you to save on the cost of make up liquids, chemical treatment and heating energy.
	Model 2596 Cast and Fabricated Pipeline Strainers The Eaton automatic self-cleaning industrial strainer is a motorized strainer designed for the continuous removal of entrained solids from liquids in pipeline systems. It has successfully performed in industrial, process, water, wastewater, power, paper and municipal applications for over 30 years.

Key Strainer Applications:

• Chemical processing
• Petroleum
• Power generation
• Marine
• Water
• Oil & Gas
• Offshore
• Iron & Steel
• Automotive
• HVAC
• Pulp & Paper
• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceutical

Overview
The basket or element is the heart of a Eaton Strainer. It is designed to be both effective and durable so that it will function reliably for years. After a particular type of strainer housing has been selected, equal concern should be given to the basket or screen design and the perforation or mesh size - for this alone determines the ultimate functionality and performance of the strainer.

Automatic Strainer Screen Elements

Eaton Model 596 and 2596 Automatic, Self-Cleaning Strainers utilize a screen element rather than a basket to trap unwanted particles. These screen elements are designed so that during backwashing the debris is easily dislodged and carried away through the backwash arm and out of the strainer. Several types are available to meet all application requirements.

Pressure Drop Calculations
To accurately calculate the pressure loss for filters and strainers in a pipeline, proceed as follows:

• First calculate pressure loss using Cv factor formula at right
• Take the pressure loss figure obtained in (1) and recalculate it using the appropriate correction factor from the following tables.
   
   

Pressure Loss Calculation Using Cv Factor

The pressure loss across a strainer or filter can be calculated using the system's flow rate and the Cv factor for that strainer or filter.

For example, a 1 " strainer with a Cv factor of 8 will have a 4 psi pressure loss in a system with a 16 gpm flow rate: (16 ÷ 8) 2 = 4.

 

Correction Factors for Mesh-Lined Basket

Water Only
Multiply the pressure drop for perforated baskets by the following.