Standard Features

Armstrong’s Model SG suction guides are designed for direct mounting to the suction side of horizontal or vertical pumps. Space savings are achieved through elimination of long radius elbow, suction entrance pipe, and conventional ‘Y’ strainer. Available in sizes 2” to 17” and supplied with fine mesh brass start up strainer and permanent strainer. Cast iron body and cover.

Fine mesh start-up strainer (furnished as standard) helps to prevent mechanical seal failures and instrumentation damage during the initial running period. Guide vanes provide proper flow conditions by reducing water turbulence to minimize stress on pump parts. Strainer design with YE” diameter holes provides free flow area without jeopardizing the size of the Suction Guide or the pressure drop. Available with inlet and outlet of equal size or with reduced outlet, eliminating the need for a reducing fitting. Overall system pressure drop is reduced since less pipe and fittings are required for each pump installed. Optional magnet for collection of small metallic particles.