Inline Strainers
IMAC Systems manufactures various natural gas inline strainers as an inexpensive way to protect downstream equipment and processes from pipeline debris such as weld slag, dirt, PTFE, rust, scale, jointing compound, and other foreign matter. Examples of equipment the strainers protect include meters, regulators, valves, generators, compressors, and more.
Natural Gas Strainers
Examples of equipment the strainers protect include meters, regulators, valves, generators, compressors, and more.
IMAC Inline Strainers
Gasket Strainers (Wafer Style)
- Serves upstream of regulators, rotary meters, or valves
- Wafer construction, easy to install between 2 flanges (no extra space required)
- Available in full-face style or ring style (ANSI 150, ANSI 300, or custom)
- Serve as a functional gasket
- Gasket material is high-quality Garlock 3000 Blueguard (asbestos-free)
- Screens are 100% stainless steel
- Screen mesh available includes 40 and 60 (standard)
- Perforated metal 20 mesh, 40 mesh, 60 mesh, 80 mesh, 100 mesh, and 120 mesh
- ¾" -12"
- Linebacker style available with a phenolic ring with a Buna sealing ring
T Strainers 90-Degree (with screen cylinders)
- 90-degree design reduces meter set sizes and permits the strainer in tight confines
- Flanged or threaded connections
- Small Profile
- 90° Strainers
- Easily cleaned by removing the screen via the end cap and backflushing
- Cast iron (standard) carbon steel (custom)
- Screens are 100% stainless steel
- Seal gaskets made from a special polyvinyl with excellent resilience
- Screen mesh available includes 20, 40, 60 (standard), 80, 100 and 120
- Threaded ¾"–2" and Flanged 2"–6"
- Pete's Plug or pressure gauge optional
T Strainer – Straight Thru – Fabricated Steel Class 150/300/600
- Straight-thru design fabricated from steel
- Flanged or weld x weld connections
- 2" thru 24", class 150, 300 or 600
- 20 mesh, 40 mesh, 60 mesh, 80 mesh, and 100 mesh
- Primed with epoxy
- Pressure fitting in the top (T-well or Pete's plug optional)
Temporary Strainers
- Variety of styles and sizes, customizable and built-to-order
- Cone strainer or witches hat strainer
- Plate strainers or flat mesh strainer
- Basket strainers
Inline Stainer Downloads
- Wafer-Style flange gasket strainers
- 90-degree T strainer (cast iron), tee strainers
- straight thru Fabricated Steel T strainer, tee strainer dimensions
- temporary strainer
Miscellaneous
- General Strainer Brochure
- Rotary Meter Installation Kits (includes gasket stainer and nameplate)