Ball Float Steam Traps

FTS14
  • Extremely versatile traps.
  • Work efficiently on both light and heavy condensate loads.
  • Compact in size.
  • Discharge capacity is high and continuous, ensuring maximum heat transfer.
  • Ball float steam traps are the best choice for draining plant with automatic temperature control.
  • An integral air vent is fitted as standard and a steam lock release is an option.
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Range Table

Model FT14 FT43 FT12 FT53
Body Design Rating PN16 PN16 PN16 PN16
Sizes DN15 DN150 Only  
DN20 DN150 Only  
DN25 DN150 Only  
DN32   DN150 Only  
DN40 DN150 Only
DN50 DN150 Only
DN80   DN150 Only  
DN100   DN150 Only  
Connections Screwed      
Flanged
Socket Weld        
Universal or vertical / horizontal flow UVH H H VH
ENP with Strainer      
C version with SLR  
Drain Cock Tapping  
Technical Literature Literature for these products is available below

Note: SLR (Steam Lock Release) is not available on FT43 and FT44 DN80 / DN100 and all vertical versions of FT43, FT44 and FT47.
32 bar versions of all float traps are only provided with a thermostatic air vent.

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Sales Brochures

Our brochures typically contain the concept, customer benefits and key features of the product.

Title Reference Number Issue File Size
PDF Ball float steam traps for pressures up to 32 bar SB-S02-01 6 1.34 MB
PDF FTGS14 Ball float steam trap SB-P145-17 2 2.64 MB
PDF FTS14 Austenitic stainless steel ball float steam traps SB-P145-03 2 950 KB
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Technical Information

Use our technical information sheets for a full technical specification of the product. They typically include:

  • Pressure/temperature limits
  • Materials
  • Sizes & connections
  • Dimensions & weights
  • Capacity charts
  • Ordering information
Title Reference Number Issue File Size
PDF Capacity Chart for FTC32 (DN15 and DN20) TI-P602-02 4 23 KB
PDF Capacity Charts for FT14, FT14HC, FTGS14 and FTGS14HC Ball Float Steam Traps TI-S02-28 4 107 KB
PDF Capacity Charts for FT43 Ball Float Steam Traps TI-S02-35 2 53 KB
PDF Capacity Charts for FT44, FT46 and FT47 Ball Float Steam Traps TI-S02-36 3 95 KB
PDF Capacity Charts for the FT14, FT14HC, FTGS14 and FTGS14HC Ball Float Steam Traps at Low Differential Pressure TI-S02-46 3 91 KB
PDF FT12 Cast Iron Float / Orifice Trap for High Capacity Applications TI-P084-01 7 46 KB
PDF FT14 and FT14HC SG Iron Ball Float Steam Traps (1"HC, 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 2") TI-S02-27 5 258 KB
PDF FT14 Ball Float Steam Trap (Flanged) TI-S02-26 6 212 KB
PDF FT14 Ball Float Steam Trap (Screwed) TI-S02-03 9 199 KB
PDF FT43 Cast Iron Ball Float Steam Trap DN25 to DN50 TI-S02-21 6 225 KB
PDF FT43 Cast Iron Ball Float Steam Traps DN80 and DN100 TI-S02-22 4 86 KB
PDF FT44 Cast Carbon Steel Ball Float Steam Traps DN15 to DN25 TI-S02-14 10 280 KB
PDF FT44 Cast Carbon Steel Ball Float Steam Traps DN80 to DN100 TI-S02-23 11 147 KB
PDF FT46 Stainless Steel Ball Float Steam Traps DN15 to DN50 TI-P143-01 7 240 KB
PDF FT47 SG Iron Ball Float Steam Traps (DN15 to DN25) TI-P142-01 7 380 KB
PDF FT53 Cast Iron Ball Float Steam Trap with Flanged Connections TI-P603-07 3 289 KB
PDF FT53 Cast Iron Ball Float Steam Trap with Flanged Connections - DIN (Spares) TI-P603-08 1 348 KB
PDF FT54 Carbon Steel Ball Float Steam Trap with Flanged Connections TI-P603-01 3 380 KB
PDF FT54 Carbon Steel Ball Float Steam Trap with Flanged Connections - DIN (Spares) TI-P603-04 2 434 KB
PDF FT57 SG Iron Ball Float Steam Trap with Flanged Connections TI-P603-02 3 394 KB
PDF FT57 SG Iron Ball Float Steam Trap with Flanged Connections - DIN (Spares) TI-P603-05 2 415 KB
PDF FTC32 (DN15 and DN20) Carbon Steel Ball Float Steam Traps TI-P602-01 3 107 KB
PDF FTC32 (DN15 and DN20) Installation, Maintenance and Spare Parts TI-P602-03 3 52 KB
PDF FTGS14 Ball Float Steam Trap (Flanged) TI-P145-18 1 475 KB
PDF FTGS14 Ball Float Steam Trap (Screwed) TI-P145-11 4 463 KB
PDF FTGS14HC Ball Float Steam Trap (1" Screwed) TI-P145-19 1 387 KB
PDF FTS14 Austenitic Stainless Steel Ball Float Steam Trap TI-P145-01 2 502 KB
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Installation & Maintenance Instructions

Clear & accurate guidelines on installation & maintenance. They typically include:

  • General safety information
  • General product information
  • Installation
  • Commissioning
  • Operation
  • Maintenance
  • Spare parts
Title Reference Number Issue File Size
PDF FT Mechanism Assembly 40 mm IM-S02-17 1 31 KB
PDF FT Mechanism Assembly 50 mm IM-S02-16 1 58 KB
PDF FT, IFT and UFT Ball Float Steam Traps Supplementary Safety Information IM-S02-55 5 32 KB
PDF FT12 Cast Iron Float / Orifice Trap IM-P084-02 5 87 KB
PDF FT14 and FT14HC Ball Float Steam Traps (1"HC, 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 2") IM-S02-54 3 388 KB
PDF FT14 Ball Float Steam Trap 1/2" (DN15) to 1" (DN25) IM-S02-13 12 353 KB
PDF FT14, IFT14, FTGS14 and IFTGS14 Main Valve Assembly and Air Vent Maintenance Kit IM-S02-58 1 156 KB
PDF FT16 Ball Float Steam Trap IM-P143-04 1 86 KB
PDF FT43, FT44, FT46 and FT47 Ball Float Steam Traps IM-S02-30 6 202 KB
PDF FTC32 (DN25) Carbon Steel Ball Float Steam Traps IM-P602-05 2 293 KB
PDF FTGS14 Ball Float Steam Trap DN15 (1/2") to DN25 (1") IM-P145-12 4 525 KB
PDF FTGS14HC Ball Float Steam Trap (1" Screwed) IM-P145-20 1 384 KB
PDF FTS14 Austenitic Stainless Steel Ball Float Steam Trap 1/2" (DN15) to 1" (DN25) IM-P145-02 1 523 KB
PDF UFT14 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Float Steam Trap for use with Pipeline Connectors IM-P146-01 2 326 KB
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Steam Engineering Tutorials

Tutorials explaining the principles of steam and heat transfer, specific to this product section.

Ball Float Steam Traps

Learn how the ball float type trap operates by sensing the difference in density between steam and condensate.

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Calculators

The appropriate calculator to help designers and engineers select and size the products they need.

Sizing the Drain Line

Use the calculator to size the condensate lines.

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CAD Drawings

CAD drawings enabling you to see exactly how the product is constructed. You can also drop these into your own schematics.

Ball Float Steam Traps - CAD Drawings

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