Weamco Fabricated Pipeline Strainers and Liquid Meter Provers

Heavy-duty pipeline strainers from Weamco, liquid meter provers, and Mag-Tek proximity sphere detector switches. Professional equipment selection according to plant engineering specifications.

Weamco Fabricated Type FV and Type FT Basket Strainers

Fabricated basket strainers from Weamco deliver robust protection for downstream flow meters, pumps, and control valves across industrial pipelines. The Type FV design serves horizontal piping, while Type FT provides adjustable nozzle elevations for complex vertical piping configurations.

Nominal line sizes from 2 inches to 48 inches with ANSI pressure classes up to 600#
High filtration surface ratio exceeding four to one relative to internal pipe area
Quick opening closure options allowing efficient servicing and internal basket inspection
Fabrication available in carbon steel, 304 and 316 stainless alloys, and custom metallurgy

Weamco Bidirectional and Unidirectional Liquid Meter Provers

Liquid meter provers from Weamco deliver precision for calibrating custody transfer meters on petroleum pipelines. Built to API MPMS Chapter 4 standards, bidirectional and unidirectional systems verify flow measurements with repeatability reaching two hundredths of a percent.

Bidirectional loop and straight run calibrated measuring sections for pipeline duty
Compact unidirectional prover configurations tailored for skid and platform layouts
Outstanding measurement repeatability for turbine, ultrasonic, and Coriolis meters
Truck and trailer mounted mobile prover packages for multi-site field calibration

Weamco Mag-Tek Model M-6 Sphere Detector Switches

Weamco Mag-Tek Model M-6 sphere detector switches feature pressure-balanced piston action for dependable signaling on provers and scraper traps. The bidirectional proximity mechanism detects elastomeric spheres and pipeline cleaning pigs reliably without requiring external dynamic seals.

Pressure-balanced piston assembly eliminating process fluid leakage through the stem
Bidirectional tripping capability detecting passing spheres and cleaning scrapers
Explosion-proof electrical switch enclosure rated for hazardous Class I Division 1 zones
Universal mounting adaptors matching existing base thread connections on piping skids

Weamco FV-112 Fabricated Tee-Type Pipeline Strainers

Fabricated tee strainers model FV-112 from Weamco provide compact in-line fluid filtration where space limitations prevent standard vessels. Designed under ASME B31.4 and B31.3 codes for pressures up to ANSI 600#, each unit includes accessible closures for prompt element removal and cleaning.

In-line tee configuration enabling continuous straight piping layout without elbows
Heavy-wall fabricated body engineered to ASME Section VIII pressure vessel criteria
Removable internal filter element lined with fine stainless steel wire mesh screen
Integrated drain and vent ports enabling complete vessel depressurization and flushing

Weamco Temporary Start-Up Cone and Plate Strainers

Temporary start-up strainers from Weamco protect rotating machinery during commissioning, line blowing, and system hydrostatic flushing. Installed between standard pipe flanges, these cone, basket, and plate elements trap construction debris, welding slag, and scale effectively.

Flow direction options with cone pointing upstream or downstream per flow dynamics
Precision machined flange ring with prominent indicator tab for visual identification
Heavy gauge perforated metal backing designed to withstand sudden differential surges
Standard pipeline diameters from half inch to 36 inches matching raised face flanges

Weamco Replacement Strainer Baskets and Service Parts

Weamco spare component kits provide replacement heavy-duty baskets, wire mesh linings down to five microns, and resilient body seals. Regular servicing of internal media preserves optimum flow conditions, minimizes head loss, and prevents downstream contamination across critical lines.

Direct replacement baskets for Type FV, FT, and FH vessels with ergonomic lift handles
Wire mesh linings spanning 20 mesh coarse screening down to 500 mesh fine retention
Elastomer O-rings and spiral wound gaskets available in Viton, Buna-N, and PTFE blends
Replacement prover spheres and piston seal rings engineered for calibrator maintenance

Industrial Manufacturing Legacy and Engineering Facilities in Oklahoma

Operating continuously since 1973 from its primary fabrication facility in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Weamco has established half a century of engineering leadership in specialized pipeline equipment.

Located within the historic Tulsa energy manufacturing hub, the family-directed enterprise focuses on custom design, hydraulic calculations, and rigorous fabrication of critical fluid handling components.

Through comprehensive quality inspections across every plate cutting, qualified welding procedure, and hydrostatic validation step, Weamco serves international pipeline networks, petroleum refineries, offshore platforms, and processing terminals requiring uncompromising operational integrity.

Heavy-Duty Fabricated Basket Strainers Type FV and Type FT

Fabricated basket strainers from Weamco deliver essential protection for downstream rotating machinery, fiscal flow meters, compressors, and instrumentation.

The Type FV vessel configuration is optimized for inline horizontal pipeline installations, providing smooth fluid transition and minimal pressure drop.

For vertical piping runs or sites requiring variable flange elevations, the Type FT model permits customized nozzle orientation and elevation adjustment.

Engineered with internal filtration ratios exceeding four to one relative to pipe flow areas, these vessels prevent particulate blinding while maintaining maximum throughput.

Bidirectional and Unidirectional Liquid Meter Provers per API MPMS

Weamco manufactures precision liquid meter provers in both bidirectional loop and compact unidirectional arrangements, strictly adhering to API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 4.

Each calibrated measuring tube is fabricated from seamless pressure-retaining pipe featuring micro-finished internal bores to guarantee volumetric repeatability within two hundredths of a percent.

Proprietary four-way diverter valves provide leak-tight flow reversal without pressure surges, while resilient polyurethane prover spheres maintain accurate displacement characteristics across broad temperature and crude oil viscosity spans.

Mag-Tek Model M-6 Pressure-Balanced Sphere Detector Switches

Engineered for harsh pipeline duty, Weamco Mag-Tek Model M-6 sphere detector switches incorporate pressure-balanced piston proximity action to eliminate dynamic seal leakage.

Installed into standard threaded or flanged couplings on launcher-receiver barrels and meter provers, the unit detects passing elastomeric spheres, foam pigs, and mechanical scrapers in both traverse directions.

Hydrodynamic balance prevents mechanism jamming under severe line pressures up to ANSI class 2500, while hermetically sealed explosion-proof switch modules transmit unambiguous dry contact signals to station supervisory control systems.

FV-112 Fabricated Tee-Type Strainers and Temporary Start-Up Cones

Where plot space constraints prevent standard vessel footprints, Weamco FV-112 fabricated tee strainers offer compact straight-through filtration built to ASME B31.3 and B31.4 piping codes for pressures reaching ANSI 600#.

For pre-commissioning cleaning, line flushing, and system pressure testing, Weamco provides between-flange temporary cone, basket, and plate strainers.

Fabricated with heavy perforated stainless backing screens, these start-up elements capture construction debris, mill scale, and welding slag, while extended indicator handles display element orientation clearly from pipe exteriors.

Routine Maintenance Protocol, Basket Servicing, and Procurement Terms

Systematic maintenance of Weamco filtration vessels relies on differential pressure monitoring and periodic element refurbishment.

Weamco supplies replacement heavy-gauge baskets fabricated from 304 and 316 stainless alloys, lined with wire mesh ranging from 20 mesh coarse screening down to 500 mesh micro-filtration, as well as precision elastomer seals in Viton, Buna-N, and spiral wound profiles.

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