basket strainer is also known as T type strainer, basket strainer is named from the shape of the filter, and t type strainer is named from the shape of the entire strainer valve.

The material of basket strainer can be cast iron, carbon steel, copper or stainless steel etc. According to the characteristics of the water,oil or gas, the user can choose the corresponding material. For example, water supply system usually choose cast iron basket strainer, because the water supply system usually needs large size, the pressure is not very high, cast iron basket strainer can meet the requirements, but also low cost. Therefore, in water supply system, the cast iron material basket strainer is very popular. In the high-pressure oil and petrochemical systems, it is necessary to choose carbon steel material that can withstand higher pressure. Stainless steel basket strainer is more expensive, but because of its corrosion resistance and sanitary properties, it is generally used in the pharmaceutical, food and other industries.