Titanium Grade 2 Basket Strainers

Falcon Titanium Grade 2 Basket Strainers: Ultimate Corrosion Resistance

When the process environment is too aggressive for standard alloys, Falcon Titanium Grade 2 Basket Strainers offer the definitive solution. Engineered for high-stress applications in the chemical, mining, and offshore sectors, these strainers provide an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio and exceptional longevity.

Why Titanium Grade 2?

Titanium Grade 2 is known as the "workhorse" of the commercially pure titanium family. It provides a unique protective oxide film that is highly stable, tenacious, and instantly self-reforming if damaged, ensuring your filtration system remains intact even in the presence of:

 

• Oxidizing Chlorides

• Seawater and Brine

• Nitric and Chromic Acids

• Hypochlorites

Key Technical Specifications

• Material: Commercially Pure Titanium Grade 2 (UNS R50400).

• Body Design: Robust cast or fabricated construction tailored for high-flow efficiency.

• Screen/Basket: Precision-perforated titanium mesh, available in custom micron ratings.

• End Connections: Flanged (ANSI/ASME), Threaded, or Socket Weld.

• Pressure Ratings: Available in Class 150, 300, and 600.

Industry Applications

Falcon strainers are the gold standard for protecting downstream equipment (pumps, valves, and meters) in:

• Chemical Processing: Handling highly corrosive reagents and acids.

• Oil & Gas: Ideal for offshore platforms, desalination plants, and produced water filtration.

• Mining & Hydrometallurgy: Excels in acidic leaching environments and mineral processing.

• Power Generation: Used in seawater cooling systems to prevent bio-fouling and erosion.

Features & Benefits

• Zero Corrosion Allowance: Unlike carbon steel, titanium doesn't require extra wall thickness to account for rust, leading to a lighter, more efficient design.

• Easy Maintenance: Features a quick-opening cover design to minimize downtime during basket cleaning.

• Extreme Durability: High resistance to cavitation, erosion, and stress corrosion cracking.

• Customizable: We offer bespoke configurations, including differential pressure gauges and specialized coating options.

 

Falcon Reliability: Every strainer is hydro-statically tested and inspected to meet international quality standards, ensuring safety and performance from day one.

It’s often the best way to justify the investment to a procurement team—showing them exactly why Titanium wins in the long run.

Here is a comparison table and a deeper dive into the "Titanium Advantage" to round out your product page.

Performance Comparison: Titanium vs. Stainless Steel

While Stainless 316L is a standard in many industries, it often fails in high-chloride or high-heat acidic environments where Titanium Grade 2 thrives.

Feature	Titanium Grade 2	Stainless Steel 316L
Corrosion Resistance	Exceptional (including Seawater/Chlorides)	Moderate (susceptible to Pitting/Crevice corrosion)
Weight	~45% Lighter than Steel	Standard
Service Life	20+ years in corrosive media	2–5 years (requires frequent replacement)
Oxide Layer	Self-healing, highly stable	Passive, but prone to "breakdown"
Operating Temp	Up to 600°F (315°C)	Up to 800°F (but limited by corrosion)

The "Self-Healing" Advantage

The secret to Falcon’s Titanium strainers is the Titanium Dioxide film. If the surface of the basket is scratched or abraded by debris during the filtration process, the metal reacts instantly with any trace of moisture or oxygen to rebuild its protective layer. This makes it virtually immune to the erosion-corrosion that typically destroys steel baskets in high-velocity mining or oil and gas applications

Precision Engineering for Flow Efficiency 

Our basket geometry is optimized to:

1. Reduce Pressure Drop: Larger screen surface area means less energy required for pumps.

2. High Dirt-Holding Capacity: Longer intervals between cleaning cycles.

3. Structural Integrity: Heavy-duty basket handles and reinforced mesh prevent "blow-outs" under high pressures