Perko 3/4" IPS Intake Strainer Bronze Made in the USA

The Perko 3/4" IPS Intake Strainer Bronze is a marine-grade water intake component engineered for seawater and freshwater cooling systems in vessels, stationary equipment, and offshore applications. Cast bronze construction with universal mounting lugs and hinged cover design enables straightforward installation and routine maintenance without system drainage or complex disassembly.

The strainer basket is fabricated from 316 stainless steel—a corrosion-resistant alloy selected specifically to minimize galvanic corrosion in saltwater environments where dissimilar metals interact. Screen hole diameter of 0.077 inches delivers 46% open area, balancing debris filtration against flow restriction. Four external tie rods stabilize the assembly under pressure and vibration; the drain plug in the bottom casting permits sediment removal and system purging without full disassembly. Designed for 3/4" IPS (Iron Pipe Size) threaded ports, this intake strainer fits standard marine through-hulls and seawater-service piping.

Typical installations include engine raw-water cooling systems on commercial and recreational vessels, heat exchanger feed lines, and shore-based pump intakes where particulate contamination presents a risk. The bronze body and stainless basket withstand extended salt-air exposure and repeated thermal cycling without degradation. Hinged lugs permit basket removal for inspection and cleaning at regular maintenance intervals—critical for sustaining flow rates in systems where algae, sand, or shell fragments accumulate.

Perko intake strainers are industry-standard components in marine engineering, valued for straightforward design, field serviceability, and long operational life when maintained according to manufacturer specifications. This model is manufactured in the USA, ensuring consistent quality and ready availability of replacement baskets and service parts through established marine supply channels.