Mechanical Steam Traps

Ball Float Steam Trap Set (Screwed)

The required components of a screwed ball float steam trap set.

Ball Float Steam Trap Set (Screwed)
 

Component Descriptions

Part Component Function
1 Isolation Valve to isolate the trap set from the supply steam
2 Strainer to protect the trap from detritus
3 Ball Float Steam Trap with Monitor to discharge condensate correctly
4 Sight Glass to observe the condensate condition
5 Check Valve to prevent reverse flow
6 Isolation Valve to isolate the trap set from the condensate system
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Table of Parts

Part   Component Bronze Cast iron SG iron Steel Stainless steel Product details
1, 5 Isolating Valve Globe Type HV3     A3S   HV3 Stop Valves or Bellows Sealed Stop Valves
Piston Type       RP31   Piston Valves
Ball Type       M10 M10 Ball Valves
2 Strainer Fig 1 or 12 Fig 13 Fig 12SG Fig 14 Fig 16 or 16L Strainers & Filters
3* Ball Float Steam Trap with Monitor     IFT14     Steam Trap Performance Monitoring
4* Sight Glass Single Window,
Double Window,
Sight Check †		         Sight Glasses
5 Check Valve         DCV2, 3 OR 4 Check Valves

*  Items 3 and 5 are not normally installed together - both are shown to indicate position.
† Separate Check Valve not required.

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