| Micron | Mesh* | Inches* | Inches* | Typical Strainer Type Utilized |
| 10 | 1500 | 0,0004 | -- | Self Cleaning |
| 50 | 250 | 0,002 | -- | Self Cleaning |
| 100 | 150 | 0,004 | -- | Self Cleaning |
| 150 | 100 | 0,006 | -- | Self Cleaning |
| 200 | 80 | 0,008 | -- | Self Cleaning |
| 400 | 40 | 0,016 | (1/64) | "Y" or Basket |
| 800 | 20 | 0,032 | (1/32) | "Y" or Basket |
| 1000 | 16 | 0,04 | (3/64) | "Y" or Basket |
| 1500 | 10 | 0,06 | (1/16) | "Y" or Basket |
| 3000 | 5 | 0,12 | (1/8) | "Y" or Basket |
| Conversion:1 micron = 0.00004 inches | ||||
| * - Approximate Typical Sizes (Ranges in Microns): ---- Pipe Scale 300 - 10,000+ ---- Ground Limestone 10 - 1,000 ---- Sand 120 - 1,200 ---- Oxidized Metals 3 -300 ---- Silt 2 - 20 |
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