Depending on the connection, there are various things you need to bear in mind when installing. If you are unsure, it is best to hire a professional. This is because industrial dirt traps can only do their job reliably if they are installed as intended by the manufacturer. If in doubt, please check with our support team before ordering to clarify all the details. Additional protective measures must be taken for aggressive media or those associated with high pressures and temperatures. Please always err on the side of caution. In principle, however, flange strainers are attached to the flanges of the pipes, while the socket version fits into the internal thread. With the latter, you should therefore ensure that the thread is screwed in cleanly and do not forget the seal. It is often necessary to hold the pipe in place until the fitting is secure. A connection via the flanges, on the other hand, requires that you first align them flush and tension-free. Then tighten the screws, as always, gradually and crosswise. After initial commissioning, ideally check again and retighten if necessary. Finished. If you need a valve to shut off the pipes in advance so that no medium can escape, take a look at our extended range.