Perko 1/2" IPS Intake Strainer Bronze Made in the USA

The Perko 1/2" IPS Intake Strainer Bronze is a marine-duty water intake component engineered for reliable saltwater and freshwater applications. Built from marine-grade cast bronze with a 316 stainless steel strainer basket, this intake strainer minimizes electrolysis corrosion—a critical consideration for any seawater system where dissimilar metals interact. The 1/2" IPS connection fits standard plumbing configurations on marine engines, cooling systems, and raw-water applications common to commercial fishing vessels, offshore platforms, and recreational marine equipment.

Design specifics matter in saltwater environments. The strainer basket features a screen hole diameter of 0.077 inches with 46% open area, balancing flow capacity against debris filtration. Mounting lugs are cast integrally into both sides of the body, ensuring universal installation flexibility without requiring external brackets. Four external tie rods provide structural support and simplify securing the assembly. Hinged lugs on the cast bronze cover permit tool-free removal for in-service cleaning—critical when operating in sediment-heavy waters or during seasonal maintenance cycles. A drain plug in the bottom casting allows trapped water and debris to be expelled without full disassembly.

This strainer is specified for marine cooling systems, engine raw-water intakes, and ballast applications where corrosion resistance and serviceability are non-negotiable. Commercial operators, marine maintenance technicians, and vessel owners managing long-term saltwater exposure choose bronze intake strainers to avoid the galvanic corrosion that steel or aluminum would experience. The Perko design reduces maintenance frequency and extends system life, directly lowering operational downtime on fishing boats, work vessels, and offshore equipment.

Bronze intake strainers have been the marine industry standard for decades, favored by OEM manufacturers and aftermarket technicians alike. The Perko 1/2" IPS model represents proven engineering with straightforward field serviceability—no specialty tools, no complex plumbing, and materials rated for indefinite saltwater contact.