Cla-Val X43H User Manual

INSTALLATION / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

MODEL

X43H

H Style Strainer

The Cla-Val Model X43H H-Style Strainer offers an effective means of
removing unwanted solid particles in pipeline flow. These strainers are
ideal for preventing fouling, and debris and particle buildup in Cla-Val
Automatic Control Valves. The large flow area design, with a flat stain­less steel strainer mesh perpendicular to flow, is ideal for low pressure
drop applications.

Maintenance

The Cla-Val Model X43H is fast and easy to maintain with the compact
H-pattern, requiring service without removal from line. Routine mainte­nance requires only removal of the top cover and removing unwanted
solid particles and debris from valve and wire cloth mesh strainer. The
strainer may be installed in any position, however, installation with cover
up is recommended.

INTRODUCTION

When ordering wire cloth, mesh size and wire diameter are critical
dimensions.

MESH SIZE

Mesh size can be indicated by three different terms: Distance Between
Wires, Mesh per Inch, and Space Size.

THE DISTANCE BETWEEN WIRES

The Distance Between Wires dimension is the distance between adja­cent wires, measuring from the center of both wires. The Mesh per
Inch dimension is the number of openings within an inch of the wire
cloth. This dimension is expressed as two numbers, such as 3 x 3,
which means there are three openings horizontally and three openings
vertically in one inch.

THE SPACE SIZE DIMENSION

The Space Size dimension, also known as clear opening, is the actu­al open space between adjacent wires. This term is unique to space
cloth.

WIRE DIAMETER

Wire diameter indicates the thickness of the wire. As the wire gets thin­ner, the opening width and open area dimensions get larger within wire
cloth of the same mesh size. For example, 2 x 2 mesh size with 0.120"
wire diameter has 57.8% open area, compared to 2 x 2 mesh with thin­ner 0.047" wire diameter, which has 82.1% open area. Also, as the
wire diameter decreases, wire flexibility increases.

MESH

Mesh designates the number of openings and fractional parts of an
opening, per lineal inch. Mesh is determined by counting the number
of openings from the center of any wire to the center of a parallel wire,
one inch in distance. When the point one inch distant from the center
of a wire falls between wires within an opening, the mesh count is
expressed as a fraction.

Note: When ordering parts always refer to the catalog number and
stock number on the valve nameplate.

Wire cloth is offered in six different styles to meet the demands of
your particular requirements. For more information about each style,
please contact a Cla-Val Regional Sales Office.

Strainer Wire Cloth Mesh Information continued on back page

WIRE MESH CHART

X43H Sizes

Inch mm Inch mm % Ratio Inch mm % Ratio inch mm % Ratio
1 1⁄2” 40 0.078 2.000 55% 8.2 0.066 1.680 52% 8.0 0.056 1.410 50% 7.8

2” 50 0.078 2.000 55% 5.2 0.066 1.680 52% 5.0 0.056 1.410 50% 4.9

2 1⁄2” 65 0.078 2.000 55% 3.1 0.066 1.680 52% 3.0 0.056 1.410 50% 2.9

3 80 0.078 2.000 55% 3.5 0.066 1.680 52% 3.3 0.056 1.410 50% 3.3
4 100 0.078 2.000 55% 2.2 0.066 1.680 52% 2.0 0.056 1.410 50% 2.0
6 150 0.078 2.000 55% 2.0 0.066 1.680 52% 1.9 0.056 1.410 50% 1.8
8 200 0.078 2.000 55% 1.7 0.066 1.680 52% 1.6 0.056 1.410 50% 1.5

10 250 0.078 2.000 55% 2.8 0.066 1.680 52% 2.7 0.056 1.410 50% 2.6
12” 300 0.078 2.000 55% 1.9 0.066 1.680 52% 1.8 0.056 1.410 50% 1.8
14” 350 0.078 2.000 55% 1.4 0.066 1.680 52% 1.3 0.056 1.410 50% 1.3
16” 400 0.078 2.000 55% 2.0 0.066 1.680 52% 1.9 0.056 1.410 50% 1.8
20” 500 0.078 2.000 55% 2.0 0.066 1.680 52% 1.9 0.056 1.410 50% 1.8
24” 600 0.078 2.000 55% 1.4 0.066 1.680 52% 1.3 0.056 1.410 50% 1.3

*X43H Standard Mesh

Screen Opening

Inch mm Inch mm

0.0132 0.355 58 0.0040 0.102 59.0% Bolting

0.0130 0.330 54 0.0055 0.140 49.4% Bolting

0.0127 0.330 60 0.0040 0.102 57.8% Bolting

0.0127 0.323 58 0.0045 0.114 54.6% Bolting

0.0125 0.318 50 0.0075 0.191 39.1% Mill

0.0122 0.310 60 0.0045 0.114 53.3% Bolting

0.0121 0.307 62 0.0040 0.102 56.5% Bolting

0.0113 0.287 70 0.0030 0.076 62.4% Bolting

0.0112 0.284 66 0.0040 0.102 54.2% Bolting

0.0112 0.284 55 0.0070 0.178 37.9% Mill

Screen Opening

10 Mesh*

Open Area

Screen Opening Open Area Screen Opening Open Area

WIRE MESH CHART

Mesh

12 Mesh

Wire Diameter

14 Mesh

Open Area Product Group

Screen Opening

Inch mm Inch mm

0.0111 0.281 64 0.0045 0.114 50.7% Bolting

0.0110 0.279 50 0.0090 0.229 30.3% Market

0.0106 0.269 70 0.0037 0.094 54.9% Bolting

0.0106 0.269 66 0.0045 0.114 49.4% Bolting

0.0103 0.262 70 0.0040 0.102 51.8% Bolting

0.0102 0.259 72 0.0037 0.094 53.8% Bolting

0.0102 0.259 60 0.0065 0.165 37.5% Mill

0.0099 0.251 72 0.0040 0.102 50.7% Bolting

0.0098 0.249 74 0.0037 0.094 57.2% Bolting

0.0095 0.241 74 0.0040 0.102 49.6% Bolting

Screen Opening

Inch mm Inch mm

0.0095 0.241 76 0.0037 0.094 51.7% Bolting

0.0094 0.239 84 0.0025 0.063 62.4% ----

0.0092 0.234 76 0.0040 0.102 48.4% Bolting

0.0092 0.234 60 0.0075 0.191 30.3% Market

0.0091 0.231 78 0.0037 0.094 50.6% Bolting

0.0088 0.224 80 0.0037 0.094 49.6% Bolting

0.0088 0.224 78 0.0040 0.102 47.3% Bolting

0.0087 0.220 60 0.0080 0.203 27.0% Market

0.0085 0.216 80 0.0040 0.102 46.2% Bolting

0.0084 0.213 84 0.0035 0.089 49.8% Bolting

Mesh

Mesh

Wire Diameter

Wire Diameter

Open Area Product Group

Open Area Product Group

For a more detailed IOM Manual go to www.cla-val.com or contact a Cla-Val Regional Sales Office.

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N-X43H Strainer Mesh Information (R-4-09)