In any efficient and reliable lubrication system, oil cleanliness is a core factor affecting equipment lifespan and operational efficiency. Strainers, as the front-line filtration devices in lubrication systems, play a critical role in pre-filtration. However, engineers and operators often raise the following questions: Can oil pass through strainers smoothly? What exactly is the function of a strainer? How does it differ from subsequent fine filters? This article systematically explains the role of strainers in lubrication systems, covering their working principles, pre-filtration objectives, and practical applications across different systems. 1. Can Oil Pass Through a Strainer? Answer: Yes, but with limitations. (1) Strainer Structure Allows Oil Flow A strainer is fundamentally a low-precision filter made of stainless steel mesh or perforated metal plates. It features uniform pores, typically sized between 80–500 μm (micrometers), allowing most clean oil to flow through unimpeded. (2) Contaminants Are Blocked Particles such as metal shavings, seal fragments, and carbon deposits in the oil are intercepted by the strainer, preventing them from entering the oil pump or other critical components. (3) Oil Temperature and Viscosity Affect Flow Efficiency Low temperatures or high-viscosity oil may reduce flow rates or even cause blockages. This is one reason for low oil pressure during system startup. 2. Objectives and Significance of Pre-Filtration (1) Protecting the Oil Pump Internal pump components (gears, impellers, or plungers) are highly sensitive to solid particles. Pre-filtration prevents particles from entering the pump, avoiding premature wear or seizure. (2) Reducing Load on Primary Filters By intercepting large contaminants, strainers allow primary filters (e.g., oil filter cartridges) to focus on finer impurities, extending their service life and maintaining stable system flow. (3) Lowering System Failure Rates Pre-filtration reduces risks such as pump failure, orifice blockages, and lubrication breakdown caused by foreign particles, enhancing overall system reliability. 3. Typical Applications of Pre-Filtration Devices Application System Strainer Installation Position Strainer Type Internal Combustion Engine Lubrication Oil sump → Pump inlet Coarse metal strainer Hydraulic Systems Tank outlet → Pump suction port Suction strainer or basket strainer Turbine Lubrication Systems Pump inlet Dual-chamber switchable suction strainer Transmission/Clutch Systems Oil sump → Circulation pump inlet Perforated plate + magnetic strainer 4. Design and Usage Considerations for Strainers (1) Pore Size Selection Must Align with System Precision Requirements 80–100 μm: Typical for engine oil systems. 150–300 μm: Used in hydraulic equipment. >400 μm: Suitable for low-pressure or open-loop systems. (2...
Ball valves, with their simple structure, easy operation, and excellent sealing performance, have become widely used control components in both industrial and residential sectors. Particularly in water supply systems, an increasing number of engineers and installers are choosing ball valves as the primary fluid control device. But are ball valves truly suitable for water systems? How should one properly select and install them to ensure long-term stable operation? This article provides a comprehensive overview from the perspectives of structural principles, performance characteristics, and application recommendations. 1. Advantages of Ball Valves in Water Systems (1) Quick Opening and Closing Ball valves can complete the opening and closing operation with a simple 90° rotation, making them easy to operate and highly responsive—ideal for emergency situations or water systems that require frequent switching. (2) Excellent Sealing Performance High-quality ball valves are equipped with PTFE or reinforced sealing materials, enabling zero leakage. They are particularly suitable for water supply systems in residential buildings, commercial complexes, and industrial facilities where sealing performance is critical. (3) Compact Structure and Space-Saving Compared to gate valves or globe valves, ball valves occupy less space and offer flexible installation, making them ideal for water modules with high equipment integration. (4) Strong Corrosion Resistance Ball valves made of stainless steel, brass, or plastic materials (such as UPVC) offer excellent corrosion resistance, capable of handling various water qualities (soft water, hard water, reclaimed water) and different additives. 2. Application Scenarios Analysis Ball valves are suitable for the following types of water systems: (1) Domestic Water Systems: Such as internal building water supply, point-of-use control for sanitary fixtures, and garden irrigation systems. (2) Industrial Water Systems: Such as cooling water circulation systems, boiler feedwater systems, and water supply for cleaning equipment. (3) Water Treatment Systems: Including reverse osmosis pretreatment, greywater recycling, and wastewater transfer processes. (4) Special Applications: High-pressure hot water systems or cleaning water containing chemical additives. However, caution should be exercised in the following scenarios: (1) High-Frequency Modulation Conditions Standard ball valves are not suitable for precise flow regulation. It is recommended to use V-port ball valves or control-type electric ball valves. (2) Water Containing Sand, Gravel, or High Levels of Suspended Solids A Y-strainer should be installed to prevent particle blockage or damage to the sealing surfaces. (3) High-Temperature Hot Water Systems High-temperature ball valves with metal sealing structures should be selected to prevent seal aging and deformation. 3. Key Selection Criteria To ensure stable operation o...
Ball valves are widely used industrial flow control components, commonly found in applications such as water treatment, oil and gas, chemical processing, HVAC systems, and the food and pharmaceutical industries. Thanks to their compact structure, quick shut-off capability, and excellent sealing performance, ball valves play a critical role in various fluid systems. However, even the most reliable ball valve can encounter failures after prolonged operation. When a ball valve fails, it can compromise the stability of the entire system and, in severe cases, lead to media leakage or even safety incidents. Therefore, understanding the root causes of ball valve failure and implementing effective preventive measures is essential for engineers and maintenance personnel. 1. Seal Failure Cause: Seal failure in ball valves is often caused by seat wear, debris accumulation, or aging of sealing materials. This issue is especially common in high-temperature, high-pressure, or corrosive media environments. Prevention Tips: To extend the service life of the seal, choose ball valves with PTFE or metal seats that are compatible with the process media. Regularly clean the seat area and establish a replacement schedule based on the operating conditions. 2. Corrosion or Scratches on the Ball Surface Cause: When a ball valve is used with media containing acids, alkalis, high salt content, or abrasive particles, improper material selection can lead to corrosion, pitting, or surface scratches. These issues reduce sealing performance and affect smooth operation. Prevention Tips: Select stainless steel ball valves (such as 304 or 316 grades) or special alloy ball valves based on the specific media characteristics. Additionally, install a strainer or filter to minimize solid particle intrusion and protect the valve internals. 3. Stem Breakage or Seizure Cause: The valve stem, which transmits torque to the ball, may experience metal fatigue and fracture under frequent operation or excessive torque. Seizure can also occur due to bearing wear or lack of lubrication. In some low-quality ball valves, insufficient structural design margin further increases the risk of stem failure. Prevention Tips: Use ball valves with blow-out proof stem designs to enhance operational safety. Ensure that operating torque stays within the valve’s rated limits, and apply lubricant regularly to reduce friction and wear, extending service life. 4. Improper Installation or Operation Cause: Human errors such as incorrect installation direction, loose flange connections, or frequent forceful operation are major contributors to early ball valve failure. In the case of electric or pneumatic ball valves, signal control errors can also lead to misoperation or valve jamming. Prevention Tips: Always follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines, ensure proper alignment and secure flange connections. Install limit switches and torque protection devices to safeguard...
The DN150 PN10 unidirectional knife gate valve features a single piece, stainless steel body design provides tested performance in applications ranging from general purpose to severe media.
Payment:
30% when order confirmed, 70% before shipmentProduct Origin:
ChinaColor:
CustomizationShipping Port:
Shanghai, ChinaLead Time:
30~60 days Ex Works after order confirmationMaterial:
CF8MMethod of Operation:
HandwheelQuick Details
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Type |
Gate Valve |
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Size |
DN150 |
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Pressure |
PN10 |
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Construction |
Knife Gate Valve |
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Connection |
Wafer RF |
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Operation |
Handwheel |
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Body Material |
CF8M |
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Design Code |
MSS-SP-81 |
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Face to Face Code |
GB/T12221 |
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Flange Dimensions |
DIN EN 1092-1 |
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Test & Inspection Code |
API 598 |
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Temperature Range |
-196℃~600℃ |
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Medium |
Water, Oil, Gas, Pulp |
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Origin |
China |
Features
Designed for easy, quick switch between manual and pneumatic actuation.
Standard multi-layer square packing provides exceptional gland sealing
Optional energized quad seal packing for enhanced gland sealing
Standard integral metal seat with optional replaceable Class IV metal or Class VI resilient seats
Technical Drawing
Dimension Check
Witnessing Test
Packing
FAQ
1. How long have you been in business and how long have you producing valves?
We have been in valve exporting industry for more than 10 years since foundation in 2008. Our business has expanded tremendously to five continents all around the world.
2. What are your main products and their advantages?
Our main products include gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, plug valves and strainers, available in different materials, sizes and pressure, which are widely used in various industries.
3. Does Xiamen Dervos Valves Industry Co., Ltd. make products for other companies?
Yes, of course. We have a reference list with customer information like country, product type, order volume and some even with project names.
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The 6 inch stainless steel gate valve, designed as per MSS-SP-81, has the lug type connection per Class 150 and electric actuator. Quick Detail Type Knife Gate Valve Size 6'' Design Pressure ANSI 150 Construction Knife Type Gate Valve ConnectionType Lug Type OperationType Electric Actuator Body Material ASTM A351 CF8 TrimMaterial SS304 Design Code MSS SP81 Medium Water, Oil and Gas Origin China Related Knowledge What are knife gate valves used for? Knife gate valves are originally designed for paper industry. The knife gate valve is especially applicable for heavy liquids with solid particulates, like slurry liquid, that are most corrosive, erosive and abrasive. Compared to wedge gate valve, the knife gate valve has a shorter end to end dimension and lighter weight. Plus, the knife valve has a more sharpened disc to cut through slurry and viscous medium. Both wedge gate valve and knife gate valve can only be used for on-off function not for regulating the flow. Dervos Customer Service With Dervos customer service, you will not have any concern before, during and after buying valves. Pre-sales We will reply on time and also provide technical support upon your request. Order We will check the production details with factory and customers. Sales confirmation will also be sent. During production, we will also send weekly report to let you know the order status. Before shipment, delivery note will be sent to let you know the situation. 18 Month warranty Dervos is always responsible for their products. We will provide 18 months warranty to let our customers without concern.
The stainless steel knife gate valve is designed with DN800 PN6 flange end and gearbox operation. The soft seated knife gate valve has a unidirectional sealing. Quick Detail Type Gate Valve Size DN800 Design Pressure PN6 Construction Unidirectional, Soft Seated ConnectionType Flange End OperationType Gearbox Operated Body Material CF8M DiscMaterial SS316L StemMaterial SS316 SeatMaterial PTFE Design Code MSS SP81 Medium Water, Oil and Gas Origin China Dimension Checking Pressure Tesing
The knife gate is a bi-directional lug type valve designed according to MSS-SP-81 and for industrial service applications. The design of the body and seat assures non-clogging shut off on suspended solids in industries.
The lug type knife gate valve is designed per MSS-SP-81.Made by stainless steel CF8, the 4 inch gate valve has 150 LB flange connection and handwheel operation.
2" 150LB knife gate valve is made according to MFS standard. The valve body is made of ASTM A351 CF8. It has the structural characteristics of bilateral sealing and with flow deflector. Its connection mode is lug. And it has hand wheel operation mode.
API 6D ball valve is designed with an extended stem for special use, like underground ball valve or low temperature application. The length of the extended stem can be customized as per client's request. Quick Detail Type Ball Valve Size 2 Inch Pressure Class 600 Construction Split Body, Side Entry, Floating Type, Firesafe Design, Antistatic System, Anti-Blowout Stem, Extended Bonnet Connection RF Flange Operation Mode Lever Body Material A105N Trim Material SS304 Ball and Stem, RPTFE Seat Design & Manufacture API 6D Pressure & Temp Code ASME B16.34 End to End ASME B16.10 End Connection ASME B16.5 Inspection API 6D, API 598 Temperature Range -29℃~+200℃ Medium Oil, Water, Gas QC Process in Dervos Casting inspection： We can find out the raw material’s problem, such as shoddy casting, unqualified wall thickness, chemical composition and so on, which ensure that you will not be cheated. Machining Inspection: -Ensure machining accuracy -Find out machining mistake as early as possible, to win more time for repairing, remaking Final Inspection: -Final inspection activities include document and QC record review, visual examination, dimension check, pressure test, painting and packing check -Save time and cost: you don’t need to come and inspect in person and all the documents could be provided as proof. Inspection report will be provided free of charge including: -EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate -Inspection Report, showing the whole inspection process
DN15 PN63 Forged Steel Globe Valve is made according to BS 5352 standard. The valve body is made of A105N+STL. It has the structural characteristics of through way type, bolt bonnet and structural length of 130mm. Its connection mode is EN1092-1 B. And it has hand wheel operation mode.
The 6 Inch PSB globe valve has 1500LB design pressure, butt weld end, and gearbox. The full bore globe valve is made of carbon steel WCB body and trim 5 material. Quick Detail Type Globe Valve Size 6'' Design Pressure Class 1500 Construction Pressure Seal Bonnet, Plug Type Disc, Rising Stem Connection Type Butt Weld Operation Type Bevel Gearbox Opearted Design Code BS 1873 End to End ASME B16.10 Connection End ASME B16.25 Pressure & Temperature ASME B16.34 Test & Inspection Standard API 598 Body Material Cast Steel WCB Trim Material Trim NO. 5 Temperature Range -29℃~+425℃ Application WOG Origin China Material & Dimension NPS DN Class 2 2 1/2 3 4 6 8 50 65 80 100 150 200 L(RF) L1(BW) 900LB 368 419 381 457 610 737 1500LB 368 419 470 546 705 832 2500LB 451 508 578 673 917 1022 L2(RTJ) 900LB 371 422 384 460 613 740 1500LB 371 422 473 549 711 841 2500LB 454 514 584 683 927 1038 H(Opne) 900LB 550 605 678 798 930 1230 1500LB 550 605 866 956 1260 1263 2500LB 560 720 755 1230 1791 2086 W 900LB 350 350 400 450 458 610* 1500LB 400 400 450 560 610* 610* 2500LB 400 450 560 310* 610* 760 Weight (RF) 900LB 78 108 102 142 400 960 1500LB 85 110 135 230 660 1590 2500LB 140 168 247 620 1500 3200 Weight (BW) 900LB 66 91 87 128 355 868 1500LB 77 101 122 209 595 1440 2500LB 100 118 180 438 1148 2594 *Manual gear operator is recommended No Part Name Carbon steel to ASTM Alloy steel to ASTM Stainless steel to ASTM WCB WC6 WC9 C5 CF8 CF8M CF3 CF3M 1 Body A216 WCB A217 WC6 A217 WC9 A217 C5 A351 CF8 A351 CF8M A351 CF3 A351 CF3M 2 Seat Ring A105 A182 F11 A182 F22 A182 F5 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 3 Disc A105 A182 F11 A182 F22 A182 F5 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 4 Stem A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 5 Disc nut A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 6 Cap SS Spiral Wound graphite or SS Spiral Wound PTFE 7 Body Seal Flexible Graphite+316 8 Adjustment Gasket F6 F6 F316 9 Stem packing Flexible Graphite+316 10 Gland Nut A194 2H A194 8 11 Gland Eyebolt A193 B7 A193 B8 12 Pin Carbon steel or Stainless Steel 13 Cap Nut Carbon steel or Stainless Steel 14 Gland A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 15 Gland Flange A216 WCB A351 CF8 16 Yoke A216 WCB A351 CF8 17 Stem Nut A439 D2 or B148-952A 18 Screw Carbon steel 19 Handwheel Ductile Iron or carbon steel 20 Name Plate Stainless steel or Aluminum 21 Washer Carbon steel 22 Nut Carbon steel or Stainless Steel Related Knowledge Why do we use pressure seal bonnet? Pressure sealed bonnet are often used for valves with high design pressure. The higher the internal pressure gets, the greater the sealing force beween body and bonnet become. For bolted bonnet valves, the body and bonnet are joined by studs and nuts with a gasket between the flange faces to facilitate sealing. However,as system pressure increases,the potential for leakage through the body and bonnet increases. But for pressure sealed valve, “bonnet take-up bolts” to pull the bonnet up and seal against the pressure seal gasket. That is why when pressure increase, the performance of pressure seal gasket between body and bonnet becomes better.
With butt weld end and gearbox, the fully welded ball valve is designed per ASME B16.34. The one piece ball valve has trunnion type ball, antistatic design and full port structure. Quick Detail Type Ball Valve Size 10" Pressure ANSI 300 Construction Trunnion Type, One Piece Body, Full Bore, Fully Welded Connection Butt Weld (BW) Operation Gearbox Body Material Forged Steel A105 Design API 6D Pressure & Temp ASME B16.34 Face to Face ASME B16.10 End Connection ASME B16.25 Inspection API 598 Temperature Range -29℃~+125℃ Media W.O.G Related Knowledge What is a fully welded ball valve? What is the benefit and advantage of a fully welded ball valve? A fully welded ball valve is welded after forging without any bolted connection on the body. Compared with flanged ball valve, it features in maximum strength at minimum weight. The design of the valve gives it advantage: -Overall small size and light weight -Fewer leak paths on the body -High machining precision of ball part -High resistance to external and internal pressure and strength Our Service Dervos customer service is one of our biggest competitive advantages. In Dervos, we provide- 1.Quotation within 24 hours or no later than 3 days This will let you meet the quotation submission deadline and enhance your working efficiency 2.Weekly status report of your order In this way, you will have a clear picture of your order. You do not need to waste time on pushing us for status update 3.An 18-month warranty period A warranty certificate will issued after shipment and you will not have any concern after buying valves. 4.Solutions to complaints within 3 days Quick and responsible actions to complaints will protect your reputation and reduce the financial loss as much as possible.
DN100 PN64 wafer check valve is made according to API 594 standard. The valve body is made of A351 CF8M. It has the structural characteristics of wafer type and double disc. Its connection mode is wafer type.
8" 150LB Y type strainer is made according to ASME B16.34 standard. The valve body is made of ASTM A216 WCB. It has the structural characteristics of equipped with a drain plug and structural length of 495mm. Its connection mode is RF.
1/2'' PN63 floating valve is made according to ASME B16.34 standard. The valve body is made of WCB/CF8/CF8M. It has the structural characteristics of 3-piece, full bore. Its connection mode is NPT. And it has lever operation mode.
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