ES-MS-185_186

Models: 185, 186

Cast Steel & Alloy Flanged End Basket Strainers
Sizes: 11⁄2" – 20" (40 – 500mm)
Pressure/Temperature–Non-Shock
Model Material Rating Strainers provide economical protection for costly pumps, meters, valves, and other simi-
185 Carbon 285psi @-20°F to 100°F lar mechanical equipment by straining foreign matter from the connected piping system.
Steel 19.65 bar @ 37.78°C Installation of a strainer before mechanical equipment can ensure trouble free service and
150psi @ 565°F avoid costly shutdowns for repair or replacement of equipment damaged by foreign matter.
10.34 bar @ 296.11 The size of the perforation or mesh in the basket screen will determine the smallest particles
captured. See Strainer Information section of Mueller Steam Specialty Engineering binder for
185
Chrome 290psi @-20°F to 100°F detailed information including sizes and materials available.
Molly 19.99 bar @ 37.78°C
150psi @ 565°F Typical Service
10.34 bar @ 296.11°C • These rugged strainers can be specified for many applications in chemical processes,
186
Carbon 740psi @-20°F to 100°F including brine, paint, fuel oil, organic and inorganic chemicals, as well as condensers
Steel 51.02 bar @ 37.78°C and heat exchangers, to name just a few.
320psi @ 850°F • They are especially suited for medium or coarse straining. For finer straining,
22.06 bar @ 454.44°C see Model 125F-CS or 126F-CS.
186
Chrome 750psi @-20°F to 100°F
Molly 51.71 bar @ 37.78°C Features
485psi @ 850°F • The angular cutaway design of the baskets allows a straight through flow, resulting
33.44 bar @ 454.44°C in extremely low pressure drop.

Max. temp. can be limited by gasket • Tapped and plugged NPT drain on the strainer bottom enables easy self-cleaning on open
material. Consult factory. bottom baskets. Simply open the valve or plug on the outlet to flush accumulated particles.
• Bodies can be tapped for pressure gauges, or per customer requirement, consult factory.
185 Class 150
186 Class 300 Construction
• Cover is a flanged bolted design for easy basket removal.

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.

Baskets
Models 185, 186 STANDARD (WATER) STEAM RECOMMENDATION
MODEL SIZES MATERIAL OPENING MATERIAL OPENING
185, 186 11⁄2" – 4" 304SS .062 perf 304SS .045 perf
185, 186 5" and Up 304SS .125 perf Consult Factory

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Material
185 186
Body Cast Carbon Steel ASTM A216-WCB Cast Carbon Steel ASTM A216-WCB
Cover A516-70 Plate A516-70 Plate
Gasket Compressed Fiber Compressed Fiber
Also available in Chrome-Moly ASTM A217 Grades WC6, WC9

Pressure Drop
See Pressure Drop Charts in Technical Data section of the Mueller Steam Specialty
Engineering binder.

Dimensions and Weights

Size dimensions Weight
A B C D
(NPT)
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm lbs. kgs.
185
11⁄2" 40 61⁄2 165 41⁄8 105 4 102 1
⁄2 15 23 10.4 A
2" 50 81⁄2 216 57⁄8 149 43⁄4 121 12⁄ 15 34 15.4
21⁄2" 65 8 203 57⁄16 138 41⁄4 108 3⁄4 20 34 15.4
3" 80 83⁄4 222 51⁄4 133 51⁄2 140 3⁄4 20 46 20 C
4" 100 113⁄16 284 77⁄8 200 6 152 1 25 70 31
5" 125 121⁄4 311 101⁄4 260 55⁄8 143 1 25 108 49
6" 150 137⁄8 352 121⁄2 318 513⁄16 148 11⁄4 32 168 76
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
B
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
16" 400 471⁄8 1197 343⁄8 873 203⁄16 513 2 50 CF CF
18" 450 34 864 36 914 161⁄4 413 2 50 CF CF D (NPT)
20" 500 363⁄4 934 407⁄8 1038 17 432 2 50 CF CF
Models 185, 186
186
1⁄"
12 40 7 178 4⁄18 105 4 102 12⁄ 15 23.3 11.6
2" 50 81⁄2 216 57⁄8 149 43⁄4 121 12⁄ 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.

Mueller Steam Specialty product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measure-
ments, 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.

A Watts Water Technologies Company USA: St. Pauls, NC • Tel. 1-800-334-6259 • Fax 1-800-421-6772 • www.muellersteam.com
ES-MS-185_186 1020 © 2010 Mueller Steam Specialty
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Installat i o n , O p e r a t i o n a n d M a i n t e n a n c e
Simplex Basket Strainers
Cover Knobs Warning
O-Ring
Individuals performing removal and disassembly should be provided
Cover with suitable protection from possibly hazardous liquids.
Knob and clamp type quick opening covers should not be used for high
temperature service. Consult factory for recommendations.

Installation
Before installing the simplex basket strainer, be sure its pressure rating
O-Ring is correct for the system. If the end connections are threaded, be sure
the piping is straight and not at an angle or offset. If the strainer has
Body flanged ends, be sure the flanges of the connecting piping are square
Basket with the pipe so that no undue stresses are put on the strainer or pip-
ing when tightening flange bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence crossing
to opposites.
NPT Plug
Maintenance
For maximum efficiency, a differential pressure gauge installed across
Cover
Cover Bolts the inlet and outlet will indicate pressure loss due to clogging and
Gasket may be used, as a guide to determine when cleaning is required. If
the strainer is not set up for backwash cleaning, remove the cover
access to the basket. After cleaning, replace the basket in the same
position as before and tighten cover. Replace the gasket or O-ring if
necessary.
Keeping a spare, clean basket will minimize shut down time.

Spare Parts
To order replacement baskets or gaskets and O-rings, which are the
only items normally required, specify the following.
A. Size and model number of strainer or casting number as it appears
on the body of the strainer.
B. Specify service. For example: water, steam, gas, air, oil. The work-
Body ing pressure and temperature of the system and particle size to be
strained out should also be specified.
Basket

NPT Plug

SIMPLEX BASKET STRAINERS SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN

THE POSITION SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATIONS ABOVE

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
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USA: 1491 NC Hwy 20 West, St. Pauls, NC 28384; www.muellersteam.com A Watts Water Technologies Company
Tel: 910-865-8241 Fax: 910-865-6220
Toll Free Phone 1-800-334-6259 Toll Free Fax: 1-800-421-6772
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