Titan Model BS55 and BS 65 Simplex Strainers

Cast Iron Basket Strainers

 

 

Model BS55 (clamp closure) and BS65 (bolted closure) simplex basket strainers are available in 2" to 20" sizes, both models have adjustable mounting feet and drain plug.

 

How to choose between the Eaton 72/73 or Keckley GFV and Titan BS55/65 cast iron simplex basket strainers?

 

This is a great example of the fallacy of simply comparing strainers by their connection size!

 

While comparing pricing and lead time are typically how many customers decide what to order, the flow coefficient (Cv) values should be compared from a performance perspective.

 

Basket strainers which have a higher Cv (flow coefficient) value begin with a lower differential (clean basket) pressure drop for a given flow rate and thus may not need to be cleaned as often.  How important this is to you depends on your particular application.  Perhaps only small batches are involved and cleaning the basket once before each batch is the standard procedure, than it may not matter much. In other cases the time between cleaning might significantly impact labor hours, exposure of the personnel to the fluid, interrupt the process or affect flow rate because of the differential pressure.  Another way of looking at Cv values is that basket strainers having higher Cv values can handle higher flow rates at a given pressure (something that is especially important when centrifugal pumps are involved).

 

Comparison of Cv Values for Eaton, Keckley and Titan Cast Iron Basket Strainers

 

SIZE	BRAND/MODEL
	EATON			TITAN		KECKLEY
	30R	72	73	BS55/65	BS25	GFV
2"	90	73		45	70	43
2½"	140	125		90	90	78
3"	200	180		140	140	120
4"	240	350		290	290	277
5"				500		442
6"	370	900		800	780	743
8"	600	1400		1600	1600	1486
10"			2300	2800		3052
12"			3200	3700		4981
14"			5000	5100		7985
16"			6000	6800		9566
18"			7000
20"				10900

 

Referring to the chart above, the smaller size strainers offered by Eaton will generally "perform better" than the other brands.  Keckley's GFV series will perform best for the 12" - 16" sizes.

 

The significance of these differences really depends upon application characteristics such as flow rate, particulate loading, type of pump system and desired frequency of basket cleaning.

 

Comparing the 4" size strainers, you will find their performance to be very close, so your choice might come down to design (quick-opening or bolted closure), cost and lead time.

 

Features

• Bolted or quick-opening clamp style cover
• 304SS basket
• Gasket basket seat
• Threaded drain

 

Options

• Basket perforations from 1/32" to 1/2"
• Basket mesh from 20 to 100
• 316SS or Monel Baskets
• Vent valves
• 1/4" FNPT Taps
• Magnetic basket inserts
• Pressure differential gauge & switch

 

Catalog Pages and Outline Drawings

 

We've taken a unique approach to this website.  We group our strainers by material in order from smallest to largest providing links to their outline drawing.  Embedded differential pressure calculators help you make direct comparisons between different designs and brands.

 

Of course you can always contact us for immediate assistance and the best way to receive assistance is to complete our application oriented inquiry form.