Strainers are the type of fitting that is installed in pipelines to protect vulnerable parts, such as valves, pumps or flow meters. Without strainers, many sectors of the industry would frequently be in serious trouble.
Strainers catch particles that are present in fluids or gases and which can contaminate the conduit system, such as filings, sand and even beads of sweat. Piping damage delays production, influences the quality of a product and can even lead to a shutdown.
One of the leading international suppliers of strainers is GL Ludemann Armaturen from Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. For over fifty years the business – run by the owner himself – has contributed to proper operations of critical infrastructure and industrial facilities, including (petro)chemical industries and power stations in the oil and gas sector.
Today, GL Ludemann Armaturen serves clients all over the world, including Asia, Africa and Arabian countries. Currently, around 80 tons of grey cast iron GL strainers and approximately 20 tons of GL strainers made from other materials leave the warehouse every month.
The first product, a cast iron GL strainer, has built up a comprehensive portfolio over the years. With materials such as brass, gun metal, graphite iron, cast steel and stainless steel designed as screwed ends version or version with welded ends, GL Ludemann Armaturen is able to meet the specific demands of the industry in different ways. Owing to its international focus, the mid-size company also provides models that comply with ANSI or other standards.
