Steam Traps
Automatic valves for the purpose of discharging condensate without venting steam.
Operating Pressure Range: 0 - 260 barg
Operating Temperature Range: 0 - 550 °C
Subcategories
Mechanical Steam Traps
Mechanical steam traps utilize buoyancy to open and close the valve.Also known as 'Float Traps' or 'Bucket Traps'.
Thermodynamic Steam Traps
Steam traps that utilize the difference in the thermodynamic properties of condensate and steam.Also known as 'Disc Traps'
Thermostatic Steam Traps
These traps utilize the difference in the temperatures of steam and condensate.Also known as 'Temperature Control Traps' or 'Balanced Pressure Traps.'
Benefits and Features
A steam trap is a kind of automatic valve that discharges condensate generated during processes and in steam transport lines while preventing any steam from escaping ('trapping' the steam). Steam traps can be divided into three general categories based on their operation mechanism: mechanical, thermodynamic, and thermostatic. TLV manufactures all three of these categories.
- Our extensive product line-up makes it possible to select the optimal product to suit your objective or application.
- Each trap offers the highest level of energy conservation in its class.
- Much consideration is given to the aspect of maintenance, as evidenced by designs that include the unitization of parts, interchangeable parts, and utilization of re-useable PTFE gaskets.
Application Areas
Below are some common applications and the steam trap types that are often used for each application:
- Steam Transport Lines (Steam Main Lines)
- – Free Float® for main lines
- – Disc type
- Steam Heating Equipment
- – Free Float®
- – Thermostatic
- – High-capacity Free Float®
- Tracers, Freeze Protection, Room Heating
- – Thermostatic
- – Free Float®
- – Temperature control traps, radiator traps
The different types of traps can also be used in numerous other types of applications in addition to those mentioned above. Contact your TLV sales representative for details.