
Advantages, Precautions, Selection, and Applications of Freeman Valve ASTM A995 5A ANSI Y-type Strainer
ASTM A995 5A is a cast version of super duplex stainless steel (corresponding to 2507 forgings) defined by ASTM A995/A995M standards. It combines high strength with high corrosion resistance and is specifically designed for harsh corrosive environments such as those containing chlorine. Freeman Valve's ANSI Y-type strainer in this series fully utilize the material's properties to meet the stringent requirements of various industries.
1. Core Advantages of Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type Strainer
Freeman Valve leverages its mature manufacturing processes to integrate the superior properties of ASTM A995 Gr. 5A material into its valve products. The core advantages are as follows:
1.1 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer possesses exceptional resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion: The PREN (pitting equivalent) of ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer is >40, thanks to the high alloy ratio of 24-26% Cr, 4-5% Mo, and 0.2-0.3% N in the material. This allows for stable resistance to media with high chlorine concentrations exceeding 4% (such as seawater concentrate), and its corrosion resistance is far superior to 316L stainless steel and ordinary duplex stainless steel ANSI Y-type strainer.
1.2 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer exhibit outstanding resistance to Cl⁻ stress corrosion cracking (SCC): Utilizing the material's inherent ferrite-austenite duplex structure and high nitrogen content, it effectively inhibits chloride ion-induced stress corrosion cracking, allowing for stable application in high-temperature, high-chlorine, and high-stress conditions, such as high-pressure sections of seawater desalination and flue gas desulfurization (FGD) slurry systems.
1.3 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer combines strength and corrosion resistance: ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer has a yield strength ≥550MPa and a tensile strength ≥795MPa. This high strength allows for thinner valve body designs, reducing equipment structural weight and optimizing life-cycle costs, resulting in a superior overall cost-performance ratio compared to super austenitic steel ANSI Y-type strainer such as 904L.
1.4 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer possesses excellent corrosion fatigue resistance: suitable for scenarios involving both dynamic loads and corrosive environments, such as ANSI Y-type strainer for circulating pumps on offshore platforms, offering enhanced long-term stability and reducing equipment maintenance frequency.
2. Precautions for using ASTM A995 Gr. 4A ANSI Y-type strainer
2.1 High-temperature limitations: At temperatures >315°C, ASTM A995 Gr. 4A ANSI Y-type strainer are prone to intermetallic phase precipitation, leading to valve body embrittlement and decreased corrosion resistance. Therefore, they are not suitable for long-term high-temperature operation; the operating temperature range must be strictly controlled during selection.
3. Selection Guidelines for ASTM A995 Gr. 4A and ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type Strainer
Based on the material properties of both valve grades and actual operating conditions, Freeman Valve offers the following selection recommendations:
3.1 Use chloride ion concentration as the core selection criterion: When the Cl⁻ concentration in the medium is ≤2%, ASTM A995 Gr. 4A ANSI Y-type strainer is preferred, as they meet general corrosion requirements and offer better cost-effectiveness;
3.2 When the Cl⁻ concentration is >2%, or when the operating conditions involve harsh conditions such as high temperature and high stress, ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer are preferred;
3.3 For extreme corrosive conditions such as high-temperature concentrated hydrochloric acid, nickel-based alloy ANSI Y-type strainer may be considered.
4. Key Application Areas of Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type Strainer
Leveraging the excellent corrosion resistance and high strength of its materials, Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer has been widely used in several harsh and corrosive industries, specifically in the following scenarios:
4.1 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer is widely used in the oil and gas industry: for use in offshore platform equipment, including heat exchanger tubes, seawater treatment systems, fire/sprinkler systems, and other valve components, adaptable to the high-salt, high-humidity, and high-pressure corrosive environments of the sea;
4.2 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer is widely used in the chemical and petrochemical industries: used in reactors, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and pipelines, capable of withstanding various corrosive materials such as organic acids, inorganic acids, and chlorine-containing media, ensuring continuous and stable chemical production;
4.3 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer is widely used in the seawater desalination field: adaptable to the valve requirements of high-pressure seawater pipes, reverse osmosis unit components, evaporators, condensers, etc., resistant to high-chlorine seawater corrosion, and meeting the stringent requirements of seawater desalination processes;
4.4 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer is widely used in the power and environmental protection fields: mainly used in flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems, wastewater treatment equipment, slurry circulation pumps/valve, etc., resisting chloride ion and acidic media corrosion, and contributing to environmentally compliant emissions;
4.5 Freeman Valve's ASTM A995 Gr. 5A ANSI Y-type strainer is widely used in the marine engineering field: used in seawater cooling systems, subsea pipelines, and platform structural components, resistant to long-term seawater erosion and wave impact, ensuring the long-term reliability of marine engineering equipment.
Design Standard of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
Design Acc. to ASME B16.34 (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
Design Acc. to EN-12516-1/2 (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer)).
Test Standard of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
Test Acc. to API 598 (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
Test Acc. to EN 12266-1/2 (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer)).
Surface Finishing of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
All 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) surface is finely machined to achieve the required roughness and conforms to standard MSS SP-110.
Size of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
From DN1/4’’ to 48’’ (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
From DN8 to DN1200 (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer)).
Face to Face of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
Face to Face Acc. to ASME B16.10 (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
Face to Face Acc. to EN 558-1 (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer)).
Pressure Rating of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
ANSI Class 150 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
ANSI Class 300 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
ANSI Class 600 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
ANSI Class 800 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
ANSI Class 900 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
ANSI Class 1500 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
ANSI Class 2500 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (ANSI Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 16 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 25 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 40 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 63 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 100 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 160 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 250 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 320 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer));
EN 1092 PN 400 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) (EN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), DIN Standard 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer)).
Working Temperature of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
Please refer to the "Temperature and Pressure Curve of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer)" for temperature and pressure changes.
Ends Connection of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
ANSI Flange Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
ANSI Integral Flange Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
ANSI Welded Flange Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Butt Weld (ASME B16.25) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Butt Weld x ANSI Flange Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
EN 1092 Flange Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
EN 1092 Integral Flange Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
EN 1092 Welded Flange Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Butt Weld (EN 12627) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Butt Weld (ISO 1127) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Butt Weld x EN 1092 Flange Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male NPT (ASME B1.20.1) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male BSPP (ISO 228-1) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male BSPT (ISO 7-1) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male NPT x Female NPT Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male BSPP x Female BSPP Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male BSPT x Female BSPT Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male NPT x Long Butt Weld (+100 mm) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male BSPP x Long Butt Weld (+100 mm) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Male BSPT x Long Butt Weld (+100 mm) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female NPT (ASME B1.20.1) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female BSPP (ISO 228-1) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female BSPT (ISO 7-1) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Socket Weld (ASME B16.11) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Socket Weld (EN 12760) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female NPT x Socket Weld Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female BSPP x Socket Weld Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female BSPT x Socket Weld Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Butt Weld (ASME B16.25) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Butt Weld (EN 12627) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female NPT x Butt Weld Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female BSPP x Butt Weld Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female BSPT x Butt Weld Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female NPT x Long Butt Weld (+100 mm) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female BSPP x Long Butt Weld (+100 mm) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Female BSPT x Long Butt Weld (+100 mm) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Long Butt Weld (+100 mm Weld Stub) Ends 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer).
CE Marking of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
CE Marking is Available to 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) with a Diameter of DN32 or Larger.
Chemical Composition of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
For the Chemical Composition of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), please refer to EN 10204 Type 3.1 certificate.
Mechanical Properties of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
For the Mechanical Properties of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer), please refer to EN 10204 Type 3.1 certificate.
Certificate of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
All 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer) will be delivered with EN 10204 Type 3.1 Certificate.
Approvals of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
MSS SP-110 Certified of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
NACE MR 0175 Certified of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer)
API 607 Fire Safe Certified of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
ISO 9001 Certified of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
PED Certified of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer).
Available Upon Request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer):
NACE MR0175 is available upon request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
ATEX is available upon request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
TA-LUFT is available upon request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
SIL is available upon request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Degreasing is available upon request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Fire Safe is available upon request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Stem Extension is available upon request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer);
Double Block and Bleed is available upon request of 2507 Y Type Strainer (UNS S32750 Y Type Strainer).