UK Product Handbook 2026 - Volume 2

Pipeline ancillaries Strainers and filters

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Safety information, installation and maintenance For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions supplied with the product. Installation

The strainer should be installed in the direction of flow, as indicated on the body. On applications involving steam or gases the pocket should be in the horizontal plane. On liquid systems the pocket should point downwards. Suitable isolation valves must be installed to allow for safe maintenance and trap replacement. Maintenance Maintenance can be completed with the strainer in the pipeline. Disposal The product is recyclable. No ecological hazard is anticipated with disposal of this product, providing due care is taken.

How to order Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco 1 ½ " Fig 3616 strainer, flanged ASME (ANSI) 150 with austenitic stainless steel screen having 0.8 mm perforations and flanged screen cap.

Spare parts The spare parts available are shown in solid outline. Parts drawn in a grey line are not supplied as spares. Available spares Strainer screen (state material, perforations or mesh and size of strainer)

4 3 3

½ " to 8"

(3 off)

Cap gasket

5" to 8"

(1 off)

How to order spares Always order spares by using the description given in the column headed 'Available spares' and state the size and type of strainer and perforation or mesh required. Example: 1 - stainless steel strainer screen, having 0.8 mm perforations for a 2" Spirax Sarco Fig 3616 strainer having flanged ASME (ANSI) 150 connections.

7.6.69

Recommended tightening torques

or mm

Item

Size

Qty

N m

(lbf ft)

½"

4

13 A/F M8 x 20

15 - 20

(11 - 15)

¾"

4

13 A/F M8 x 20

15 - 20

(11 - 15)

10.6 88

1"

4

13 A/F M8 x 20

15 - 20

(11 - 15)

1¼"

4

13 A/F M8 x 20

15 - 20

(11 - 15)

3 4

1½"

4

13 A/F M8 x 20

15 - 20

(11 - 15)

2"

4

16 A/F M10 x 25 22 - 25

(16 - 18)

5

2½"

4

17 A/F M10 x 30 22 - 25

(16 - 18)

3"

6

17 A/F M10 x 30 22 - 25

(16 - 18)

5 (not an available spare)

4"

6

18 A/F M12 x 35 50 - 60

(36 - 44)

5"

8

19 A/F M12 x 40 50 - 60

(36 - 44)

6"

8

19 A/F M12 x 40 50 - 60

(36 - 44)

8"

8

24 A/F M16 x 50 100 - 110 (73 - 80)

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Fig 3616 Austenitic Stainless Steel Strainer - ASTM Material

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