IFC Strainers

IFC – Islip Flow Controls Flow Control Products

Industrial Strainers, Valves & Pipeline Accessories

IFC – Islip Flow Controls is a respected manufacturer and supplier of industrial flow control products, including strainers, valves, and pipeline accessories for commercial and industrial systems worldwide. IFC stocks over 1,200 commodity and fabricated products and offers custom solutions backed by experienced engineering support.

Product Overview

IFC’s product range includes pipeline strainers, check valves, butterfly valves, suction diffusers, foot valves, ball valves, and various pipeline accessories tailored for fluid handling, filtration, and flow control in industrial applications.

Stocking Products

IFC maintains an inventory of commonly specified pipeline components, including:

• Cast Y Strainers – Compact design with low pressure drop for particulate protection.
• Cast Basket Strainers – Simplex baskets for debris removal in process lines.
• Dual Disc Check Valves – Low-friction, bi-directional flow check performance.
• Silent Non-Slam Check Valves – Minimized water hammer and quiet operation.
• Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves – Wafer/ lug style for isolation and throttling.
• High Performance Butterfly Valves – Enhanced sealing and extended operating range.
• Triple Duty Valves – Integrated shut-off, throttling, and check functions.
• Cast Suction Diffusers – Reduce velocity and straighten flow for pump protection.
• Foot Valves – Pump inlet protection with integrated straining.
• Ball Valves – Full-bore isolation valves in a range of materials.
• Rubber Connectors – Flexibility and vibration isolation for piping systems.
• Drip Pan Elbows – Leak-containment accessory for vertical risers.

Fabricated & Specialty Products

For applications requiring custom fabrication or higher functionality, IFC offers:

• Fabricated Basket Strainers – Full-body fabricated baskets sized for high debris capacity.
• Fabricated Tee Strainers – Inline filtration for process and utility lines.
• Fabricated Y Strainers – Directional straining with reduced footprint.
• Temporary Strainers – Short-term filtration for commissioning or flushing.
• Fabricated Duplex Strainers – Dual-basket designs for continuous operation.
• Fabricated Automatic Strainers – Self-cleaning configurations to reduce maintenance.
• Fabricated Suction Diffusers – Large-diameter custom diffusers for pump systems.
• Boiler Blowdown Tanks – Blowdown and heat recovery utility tanks.
• Moisture Separators & Flash Tanks – Phase separation accessories for steam systems.

Key Features & Benefits

Broad Product Range – Extensive stock of strainers, valves, diffusers, and accessories supporting diverse piping systems.
• Multiple Construction Options – Products available in cast/ductile iron, bronze, carbon steel, and stainless steel; special alloys on request.
• Sizes to 60″ & High Pressure Ratings – Many lines offered up to 60″ diameter and pressures up to 10,000 PSIG.
• Custom Fabrication – Tailored strainers and components to meet unique piping or performance requirements.
• Engineered for Reliability – Designed to support fluid filtration, flow control, pump protection, and system integrity.

Applications

IFC products serve a wide range of industries, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Water & Wastewater
• Power Generation
• Pulp & Paper
• Exploration & Mining
• Industrial Process Piping

Strainers protect pumps, valves, and instrumentation from particulate damage; check valves prevent backflow; and butterfly and ball valves provide reliable isolation and flow regulation.

Support & Custom Solutions

Liquid Meter Company can assist you with IFC product selection, customization, sizing, and system integration to ensure the right configuration for your specific application requirements. We also offer pricing, lead-time support, and technical guidance as needed.