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The "Original" Floating Strainer
Float Dock® Strainer
Self-Leveling

FOL-DA-TANK® Company manufactured the first floating strainer in 1954 and started selling them in 1955. 
The Float-Dock® proved to be the most practical answer not only for firefighting but also for construction and minning operations.

Pump pond water free of debris with Float Dock® floating strainer

The Float Dock® strainer is a valuable piece of equipment that can save the day in many firefighting situations. Float Dock® lets you use the water in farm ponds or streams, both shallow and deep, and with a Fol-Da-Tank.  Because it operates below scum and debris and above sand and muck, it screens out the materials that wear out impellers, packing and bearings. Since Float Dock® strainers are self-leveling, there are no whirlpools or suction loss.  Each unit is fully guaranteed.  (NFPA 1142 Compliant)

Construction Features:

• Professionally designed & engineered for maximum pumping capacity
• Polyethelene molded float with molded in carry handle (handle can be used for ite off and retrevel)
• No need for a vortex plate.  The float prevents any whirlpooling.
• Self-Leveling
• Not hand welded
• Al-Mag castings  - Proven to be the toughest in the industry
• Long handle swivels with standard NH or NPSH threads
• 20-30% more open area at the intake
• Other threads available
• Detach strainer and use separately as a "Box Strainer"
• All Float Dock® are available in all aluminum construction up to 8" (See Below)
• Float Dock® drafts in as little as 5 inches (13) cm of water
• Optional riser will convert the strainer box into a low-level strainer

 
In deep water, Float Dock® drafts clean water below the surface.
In less than 30 seconds, strainer can be removed for use in cisterns.

Float Dock® in use in cold climate.

Part No. FDSF
Float

Part No. FDSB
Strainer

Large Float Dock Strainer® 4"- 6"

Spec Drawing

Call for PDF flyer.

Schematic Float Dock Strainer® with riser in stream.
          

Riser Kit

Easy add on kit comes with:

• 4 - 5/16" bolts
• 4 - spacers
• 1 - riser plate

4 tabs on the strainer barrel are pre-drilled.  All you have to do is the easy assembly. 
When ording a Riser with the Float-Dock® at the same time, it will come already assembled.

Carry Rack

Carry rack parts	Carry rack with float dock strainer

8" Float Dock® Strainer
All aluminum construction.

 
8" Float Dock® Strainer shown with 8" female cam (not painted)

Side view with float pivoting.	Underside showing filter screen.

               
Painted with high vis. yellow.

Aluminum Low-Flow "TM" Strainer
Low-Level

 
 Low Flow™ strainer on right shown with clapper valve and jet booster
                                                                              

Construction Features:

• Professionally designed & engineered for maximum pumping capacity
• Al-Mag castings - proven to be the toughest in the industry!
• The Low-Flow "TM" will perform at maximum pumping capacity down to a water level of 1.5" - 2" depending on your set up area.
• Flow Rate - Tested with 6" Low-Flow "TM" rate is 1700 - 2000 GPM.  The flow rates may vary due to the design of the pumper and the set up area of your pumper and Fol-Da-Tank.
• Use of a male and female SST flange mounted on the side wall of your Fol-Da-Tank will eliminate the lifting factor when pumping from the side of the tank. 
• Long handle swivels with standard NH or NPSH threads
• Surface turbulence will not affect this strainer
• Optional 1.5" Water Transfer Device - available on sizes 4" to 6"
• The Low-Flow is easily stored in truck compartments and can be preattached to hard suction hose
  (NFPA 1142 Compliant)

Aluminum Low-Flow "TM" Strainer 4" - 6"
Low-Level
Spec Drawings

          
  *Part number shown for housing with National Standard Threads (NST).  Other Housing available.*Dimensions are measured with nozzle in lowered position.

Power Jet Siphon

The Power Jet Siphon is designed for use with two or more Fol-Da-Tanks. The siphon connects to a hard suction hose and assists the transfer of water from one tank to another.  This keeps the main tank full of water for drafting as the secondary tank is refilled.  The construction features include: durable al-mag alloy, aircraft quality tubing and 1 1/2” female assist by 4” - 6” discharge couplings.  Standard threads are NST with other threads available.  Storz and cam fittings are available upon request.  (NFPA 1142 compliant)

In-Line Power Jet Siphon 

 
 6" NST female connection shown

   
 5" Double storz connection shown

The In-Line Power Jet Siphon is designed for use with two or more Fol-Da-Tanks. When the tanks are not close together, an In-Line Power Jet Siphon attached to two hard suction hoses assist water transfer from one tank to another.  This keeps the main tank full of water for drafting as the secondary tank is refilled. In-Line Power Jet Siphons can also be used in ponds, creeks, or lakes to help transfer water to tankers and pumpers.  The construction features include: durable al-mag alloy, aircraft quality tubing and 1 1/2” female assist by 4” - 6” discharge couplings. Standard threads are NST with other threads available.  Storz and cam fittings are available upon request. NFPA 1142 compliant.

Clapper Valve

This valve is specifically designed to maintain the prime between a pumper and a low level or floating strainer.  When pumping through this valve GPM's will not be lowered.

Construction Features:

• 6061T6 aluminum tubing
• Al-Mag castings - Proven to be the toughest in the industry!

Available Sizes:

1.5"
2.5"
3.0"
4.0"
4.5"
5.0"
6.0"

Special threads, cam lock & storz connections available.