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Understanding what the Y filter is
In pipelines, the Y filter is used to ensure that the quality of the fluid is maintained, as it is responsible for ensuring both the quality and quantity of the fluid, ensuring the maximum diameter of suspended solids.
The “Y” filter works like a valve , consisting of a body with a screw cap and, depending on the model, a small drain to drain dirt and make cleaning easier.
Inside there is a Filter Element, which separates and retains metal fragments and other types of waste commonly found in pipes.
Due to its configuration, the geometry of this filter resembles a lying letter Y, hence the name Y filter. Furthermore, this configuration is essential for the success of the filtering.
With the drain facing down, the filter is guaranteed to always be full of fluid, which helps prevent a phenomenon called cavitation. It also helps with the cleaning process through the drain or cover, as the dirt will drain away due to gravity.
Why is the Y Filter so important?
As we have seen, the installation of the Y filter in fluid transport networks guarantees the protection of equipment, valves, pumps and machines, mainly by retaining metal fragments and other residues that may appear inside the pipes.
In addition to this main task, this equipment is also used to protect other equipment, such as flow meters, pressure gauges, control valves, purgers and other regulators. This reduces downtime, breakdowns and excessive maintenance of transport systems.
In the absence of a Y-filter, it is easy to understand that the tendency is for the amount of residue inside the pipes to be high. As a result, problems with valve leaks may occur due to dirt that lodges in the sealing discs and seat, which in some cases can cause permanent deformation.
The absence of a Y-filter can also reduce the life of the rotors and internal components.
MBX 150/300 lbs Y-Strainer: Guaranteed quality and lowest price
Do you need a higher quality Y-strainer in your fluid transport networks? Then MBX Y-strainers are the best option. The installation of these filters ensures total protection of equipment, valves, pumps and machines that comprise the installation of your fluid transport networks.
With this equipment, waste separation is done by mechanically removing the various solids contained in a filter element that is constructed with a perforated screen or mesh. This reduces downtime resulting from breakages and maintenance caused by these fragments and waste.
Furthermore, the following advantages of the MBX Y-filter should be considered:
- Eliminates the occurrence of damage caused by metal fragments and residues;
- Its Y-shaped body ensures low pressure loss, mainly because the fluid flow experiences very low resistance, resulting from the excellent flow rate;
- Own production;
- Quality guaranteed;
- Best price on the market
Finally, this equipment and other MBX brand products offer solutions that guarantee savings, safety and practicality; all through the robustness that is the main characteristic of all MBX products.
Due to all these advantages, the MBX Y filter is a great investment for applications in many processes, such as boilers.
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