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Engineering Specification
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Cast Steel & Alloy

Flanged End Basket
Strainers
Models: 185, Class 150
186, Class 300
Sizes: 11⁄2" – 20" (40 – 500mm) Models 185, 186
Pressure/Temperature-Non-Shock
Strainers provide economical protection for costly pumps,
meters, valves, and other similar mechanical equipment by Model Material Rating
straining foreign matter from the connected piping system. 185 Carbon Steel 285psi @-20°F to 100°F
Installation of a strainer before mechanical equipment can ensure 19.65 bar @ 37.78°C
trouble free service and avoid costly shutdowns for repair or 150psi @ 565°F
replacement of equipment damaged by foreign matter. The size 10.34 bar @ 296.11°C
of the perforation or mesh in the basket screen will determine the
smallest particles captured. See Strainer Information section of 185 Chrome Molly 290psi @-20°F to 100°F
Mueller Steam Specialty Engineering binder for detailed informa- 19.99 bar @ 37.78°C
tion including sizes and materials available. 150psi @ 565°F
10.34 bar @ 296.11°C
186 Carbon Steel 740psi @-20°F to 100°F
Typical Service 51.02 bar @ 37.78°C
• These rugged strainers can be specified for many applications 320psi @ 850°F
in chemical processes, including brine, paint, fuel oil, organic 22.06 bar @ 454.44°C
and inorganic chemicals, as well as condensers and heat
exchangers, to name just a few. 186 Chrome Molly 750psi @-20°F to 100°F
51.71 bar @ 37.78°C
• They are especially suited for medium or coarse straining. For 485psi @ 850°F
finer straining, see Model 125F-CS or 126F-CS. 33.44 bar @ 454.44°C
Max. temp. can be limited by gasket material. Consult factory.
Features
• The angular cutaway design of the baskets allows a straight Baskets
through flow, resulting in extremely low pressure drop. STANDARD STEAM
• Tapped and plugged NPT drain on the strainer bottom enables (WATER) RECOMMENDATION
easy self-cleaning on open bottom baskets. Simply open the MODEL SIZES MATERIAL OPENING MATERIAL OPENING
valve or plug on the outlet to flush accumulated particles. 185, 186 11⁄2" – 4" 304SS .062 perf 304SS .045 perf
• Bodies can be tapped for pressure gauges, or per customer 185, 186 5" and Up 304SS .125 perf Consult Factory
requirement, consult factory.
NOTICE
Construction The information contained herein is not intended to replace the full
• Cover is a flanged bolted design for easy basket removal. product installation and safety information available or the experi-
ence of a trained product installer. You are required to thoroughly
read all installation instructions and product safety information
before beginning the installation of this product.

Mueller Steam Specialty product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference
only. For precise measurements, please contact Mueller Steam Specialty Technical Service. Mueller Steam Specialty reserves the right
to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation
to make such changes and modifications on Mueller Steam Specialty products previously or subsequently sold.
Capacity
• Large bodies and generous sized baskets.
• Minimum 6 to 1 ratio.

Special Coating and Treatments

• Epoxy and other corrosion resistant coatings are available on
Carbon Steel, consult factory.

Steam Jacketing
Available on request, consult factory.

Dimensions and Weights

SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
Models 185, 186
A B C D
(NPT)
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm lbs. kgs. Material
185
185 186
11⁄2" 40 61⁄2 165 41⁄8 105 4 102 1⁄2 15 23 10.4
2" 50 81⁄2 216 57⁄8 149 43⁄4 121 1⁄2 15 34 15.4 Cast Carbon Steel ASTM Cast Carbon Steel ASTM
Body
21⁄2" 65 8 203 57⁄16 138 41⁄4 108 3⁄4 20 34 15.4 A216-WCB A216-WCB
3" 80 83⁄4 222 51⁄4 133 51⁄2 140 3⁄4 20 46 20 Cover A516-70 Plate A516-70 Plate
4" 100 113⁄16 284 77⁄8 200 6 152 1 25 70 31 Gasket Compressed Fiber Compressed Fiber
5" 125 121⁄4 311 101⁄4 260 55⁄8 143 1 25 108 49 Basket 304 SS 304 SS
6" 150 137⁄8 352 121⁄2 318 513⁄16 148 11⁄4 32 168 76 Also available in Chrome-Moly ASTM A217 Grades WC6, WC9
8" 200 173⁄8 441 151⁄8 384 8 203 11⁄2 40 234 106
10" 250 22 549 16 406 103⁄8 264 11⁄2 40 402 182 Pressure Drop
12" 300 25 635 233⁄4 603 123⁄8 314 2 50 692 314
14" 350 471⁄8 1197 343⁄8 873 203⁄16 513 2 50 CF CF • See Pressure Drop Charts in Technical Data section of the
16" 400 471⁄8 1197 343⁄8 873 203⁄16 513 2 50 CF CF Mueller Steam Specialty Engineering binder.
18" 450 34 864 36 914 161⁄4 413 2 50 CF CF
20" 500 363⁄4 934 407⁄8 1038 17 432 2 50 CF CF
186
11⁄2" 40 7 178 41⁄8 105 4 102 1⁄2 15 23.3 11.6
2" 50 81⁄2 216 57⁄8 149 43⁄4 121 1⁄2 15 34.3 15.5
21⁄2" 65 811⁄16 221 57⁄16 138 41⁄4 108 3⁄4 20 39.8 17
3" 80 99⁄16 243 51⁄4 133 51⁄2 140 3⁄4 20 54 24
4" 100 113⁄4 298 77⁄8 200 6 152 1 25 86 39
5" 125 131⁄8 333 101⁄4 260 55⁄8 143 1 25 121 55
6" 150 143⁄4 375 121⁄2 318 513⁄16 148 11⁄4 32 196 89
8" 200 181⁄8 460 151⁄8 384 8 203 11⁄2 40 292 132
10" 250 227⁄8 581 16 406 103⁄8 264 11⁄2 40 460 209
12" 300 253⁄8 645 233⁄4 603 123⁄8 314 2 50 790 359
14" 350 471⁄8 1197 343⁄8 873 203⁄16 513 2 50 CF CF
16" 400 471⁄8 1197 343⁄8 873 203⁄16 513 2 50 CF CF
18" 450 355⁄8 905 36 914 161⁄4 413 2 50 CF CF
20" 500 383⁄8 975 407⁄8 1038 17 432 2 50 CF CF
Apply For Certified Drawings.
Larger sizes available.

Limited Warranty: Mueller Steam Specialty warrants each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one year from the date of original shipment.
In the event of such defects within the warranty period, the Company will, at its option, replace or recondition the product without charge. This shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of
warranty, and the Company shall not be responsible for any incidental, special or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost profits or the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is
damaged if this product does not work properly, other costs resulting from labor charges, delays, vandalism, negligence, fouling caused by foreign material, damage from adverse water conditions, chemical,
or any other circumstances over which the Company has no control. This warranty shall be invalidated by any abuse, misuse, misapplication or improper installation of the product. THIS WARRANTY IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any implied warranties that are
imposed by law are limited in duration to one year.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore the above limitations
may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from State to State. You should consult applicable state laws to determine your rights.

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