Oil Strainers / Oil Pickup Strainers

KOK designs and manufactures oil strainers (oil pickup strainers / oil filter screens) for automotive and powertrain lubrication systems, where early-stage debris control is critical to oil pump and engine protection.

These components are designed to trap larger contaminants before oil enters the pump or primary oil filter, supporting long-term system reliability under defined operating conditions.

Application-Driven Design

KOK oil strainers are developed as application-specific components, engineered to match system layout, flow requirements, and operating environments.

Key design considerations include:

• Mesh geometry and opening size
• Flow rate and pressure drop
• Structural rigidity under vibration and thermal cycling
• Integration with housings, pipes, or pickup assemblies

Our engineering team works directly from customer drawings or functional requirements to define the optimal screen configuration.

Rubber-Bonded Metal Expertise

Oil strainers are manufactured using KOK’s core expertise in rubber-bonded metal technology, enabling secure integration between metal mesh, support frames, and elastomer interfaces.

This construction approach provides:

• Reliable sealing at the interface
• Resistance to vibration and mechanical stress
• Dimensional stability across temperature ranges

Material selection is tailored to oil chemistry, temperature exposure, and durability targets.

Manufacturing Precision & Quality Control

KOK’s oil strainer manufacturing process is built around dimensional accuracy and repeatability, supporting OE validation and production requirements.

• Controlled in-house processes
• Consistent bonding quality between metal and elastomer
• Inspection aligned with customer and OE specifications

Our processes are designed to meet or exceed applicable customer standards throughout series production.

OEM Supply Capability

KOK supplies oil strainers to OEM customers globally, supporting a wide range of engine and lubrication system architectures. We manufacture oil strainers in custom sizes, shapes, and configurations, from early development through to stable series supply, with a focus on long-term consistency and controlled change management.