Model 72X Overview

Manual pipeline strainers

Specifically designed for conformance in the European market, the model 72X Simplex cast manual strainer complements Eaton’s range of manual pipeline strainers. The Simplex 72X pipeline strainer range conforms to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) with superior sealing and surface finish characteristics to legacy models. The strainer range is CE-marked to PED and is compliant with the EN13445 and AD 2000 pressure vessel codes. Providing full bypass-free filtration to protect process equipment, typical applications for the strainers include chemical, petrochemical and water pipelines where temporary shutdown for cleaning or changeout is possible

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Manufacturing Type

Cast

Materials

Ductile Iron, Stainless steel

Pressure Rating

10 bar (Ductile Iron) /16 bar (Stainless steel) @120 °C

Core features

Flanged or threaded DIN and ANSI end connections
Ductile Iron models designed to 10 bar, 120°C
Stainless steel models designed to 16 bar, 120°C
Bolted Cover
Machined basket seat with o-ring seal
Large capacity 316 stainless steel baskets, perforated or mesh
Bottom drain port
Mounting feet for stable installation for flanged units 2" and larger
Basket perforations from 1⁄32" to ½"
Basket mesh from 20 to 400 (900-25µm)

Options

Basket perforations from 1/32" to 1/2"
Basket mesh from 20 to 400
NBR, EPDM, FPM or FEP encapsulated FPM O-rings
Gauge/vent taps - 1/4" BSP
Vent valves
Pressure differential gauge and switch
Magnetic basket inserts

Applications:

Model 72X basket strainer provides bypass-free filtration to protect process equipment in most demanding applications, including chemical, petrochemical and water pipelines that can be temporarily shut down for strainer basket cleaning or changeout.

Specifications

Mod. 72X Cv factors*

Size	Value
1"	18
1-1⁄2"	37
2"	66
3"	154
4"	244
6"	484
* For water with clean, perforated basket

Threaded Model 72X dimensions (in/mm)

Ductile Iron Models only

Size	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1	6.26 / 159	7.09 / 180	4.33 / 110	5.16 / 131	3.15 / 80	-	1⁄2	12.01 / 305
1-1⁄2	8.15 / 207	9.17 / 233	5.12 / 130	6.92 / 176	4.17 / 106	-	3⁄4	16.00 / 406
2	10.47 / 266	11.18 / 284	7.09 / 180	7.64 / 194	5.12 / 130	6.50 / 165	1-1⁄2	18.90 / 480

Size	Weight (kg)
1	5
1-1/2	8
2	13

Flanged Model 72 dimensions (in/mm)

Size	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1	7.63 / 194	8.38 / 180	4.00 / 110	5.00 / 131	5.00 / 80	–	1⁄2	13.00 / 305
1-1⁄2	10.25 / 260	11.00 / 233	4.88 / 130	7.00 / 176	5.00 / 106	–	3⁄4	16.00 / 406
2	10.50 / 266	11.18 / 284	6.75 / 180	7.63 / 194	5.13 / 130	6.25 / 165	1 1⁄2	20.00 / 480
3	13.15 / 334	16.14 / 410	8.43 / 214	12.24 / 311	6.50 / 165	8.70 / 221	1 1⁄2	27.00 / 686
4	17.36 / 441	16.14 / 410	11.89 / 302	10.71 / 272	9.65 / 245	10.36 / 264	1 1⁄2	26.73 / 679
6	19.76 / 502	24.65 / 626	11.89 / 302	18.31 / 465	9.96 / 253	11.38 / 289	1 1⁄2	50.00 / 1,270

Size	Weight (kg)
1" / DN 25	7
1-1/2" / DN 40	11
2" / DN 50	16
3" / DN 80	33
4" / DN 100	59
6" / DN 150	94

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