Quick answer
Who supplies strainers in Funafuti, Tuvalu?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a strainers manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Funafuti. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Funafuti in about 20–35 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Y-type, basket and T-type strainers for pipelines, pumps and meters.
Why Funafuti needs strainers
The capital atoll and only port. Filters for engines, generators, compressors and hydraulics are replaced at every service interval.
Tuvalu is a small atoll nation where nearly all goods are imported through Funafuti.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Funafuti
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Funafuti use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Funafuti, shipyards and port operators buy strainers from us mainly for engines and generators and compressors.
Who buys strainers: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Engines and generators · Compressors · Hydraulic power packs · Water treatment · Chemical and food processing.
Delivery of strainers to Funafuti
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to FunafutiIndicative transit 20–35 days (Oceania), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at FunafutiFunafuti is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Funafuti
| Office hours | 16:00–01:30 Tuvalu time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Tuvaluan, English) |
| Quotation | USD (AUD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing strainers into Funafuti: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Funafuti, Tuvalu — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 16:00–01:30 Tuvalu time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +688 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Tuvaluan, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Funafuti
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys strainers: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Strainers specifications for Funafuti
Typical specification range for industrial filters & strainers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tuvalu's import requirements.
| Filter types | Cartridge, bag, basket, spin-on, element |
|---|---|
| Media | Cellulose, glass fibre, polypropylene, SS mesh |
| Micron rating | 1 to 500 micron |
Standards: ISO 16889, ISO 2941, ISO 4548 or the standard your project specifies. Imports are generally straightforward; the Australian dollar is the currency.