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Free Float® for Main Lines With Bypass Valve Large Capacity Float Traps Clean Steam Traps Thermodynamic Disc-Type Thermostatic Thermostatic Temperature Control Clean Steam Traps Steam Trap Stations Condensate Recovery PowerTrap® (Mechanical Pump with Built-in Trap) PowerTrap® (Mechanical Pump) Pressure Reducing Valves With built-in Separator and Trap (for process use) for Process Steam Compact for Steam for Vacuum Steam for Air Without Separator and Trap for Steam Compact for Steam for Vacuum Steam for Air Direct Acting for Steam for Air Safety Valves Control Valves, Controllers Multi-Control Valves with Built-in Separator and Trap for Steam for Vacuum Steam Multi-Control Valves for Steam for Vacuum Steam Control Valves Pneumatic Self-operated Temperature Control Surplussing Valves for Steam Controllers Setpoint MC Vortex Flowmeters Filters Separators for Steam (Built-in Trap) for Air (Built-in Trap) without Built-in Trap Valves Stainless Steel Ball Valves Lock Release Valves Globe Valves Bellows Sealed Valves Bypass Blow Valves Check Valves Strainers, Sight Glasses and Other Y-strainers Sight Glasses Automatic Non-freeze Valves Air Vents Rapid Initial Air Vents Automatic Air Vents Super Compact Automatic Air Vents Air Vents for Steam Air and Drain Traps Free Float® Air Traps Air Traps for High Viscosity Condensate Free Float® Drain Traps Peripheral Equipment Manifolds Steam Condensing Heat Exchanger High-Temp. Waste Water Heat Exchanger Flash Vessels Steam Compressor Maintenance Instruments Pocket-size Tester Engineering Software Instantaneous Water Heater More Information Steam Theory Document Search Technical Documents Product Solutions CAD 3D Archived Documents Operation Animations Success Stories System Solutions FAQ TLV ToolBox - For iOS and Android Email Magazine Discover steam engineering tips in our bi-monthly newsletter. Sign up now Mechanical Steam Traps Mechanical steam traps utilize buoyancy to open and close the valve.Also known as 'Float Traps' or 'Bucket Traps'. Operating Pressure Range: 0 - 120 bargOperating Temperature Range: 0 - 530 °C Product Selection by Application Free Float® Steam Trap Series Pamphlet (1539 KB) Free Float® Steam Traps for Process Use Free Float® Steam Traps for High Temperature, High Pressure Use Free Float® Steam Traps for Steam Mains and Tracer Lines PETRONAS Refinery Achieves Significant Savings with Help of TLV & Enproserve Singapore Refining Company Teams Up with TLV for Major Energy Savings TLV Steam Traps aid refurbishment of Marshall steam engine Free Float® Steam Trap JX/JHX series (Animation) Free Float® Steam Trap SS series (Animation) Subcategories Free Float® Steam Traps (Low Pressure)Free Float® steam traps that offer continuous discharge and are optimal for processes. Low pressure use, up to 46 barg. Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure)Free Float® steam traps that offer continuous discharge and are optimal for processes. Mid to high pressure use, up to 120 barg. Some models for use in main lines also available. Free Float® Steam Traps for Main LinesFree Float® steam traps for main lines that provide a tight seal even under low condensate load conditions. Steam Traps with Bypass ValveFree Float® steam traps with a built-in bypass valve. Large Capacity Float Steam TrapsLarge capacity steam traps with a maximum discharge capacity of 150 t/h. Clean Steam TrapsFree Float® steam traps for clean steam. Designed to allow complete condensate drainage and easy disassembly for cleaning. Benefits and Features The operation principle of mechanical traps takes advantage of the difference between the specific gravities of condensate and steam. Free Float® steam traps, a TLV invention, are our flagship series of mechanical steam traps. Free Float® steam traps offer the following features: The spherical float provides an infinite number of contact surfaces with the valve seat, ensuring long service life. Air venting feature for improved equipment productivity. Compact design with no levers or hinges. Large tolerance for backpressure allows for problem-free operation even where condensate is recovered. Application Areas Mechanical traps are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including steam main lines, heat exchangers, and insulation applications such as tracers. Product Selection by Application This guide shows the most suitable TLV steam traps for an array of applications. Start by selecting an application from the drop-down menu at the top, then search for your desired operation principle, pressure category, and other special features to find the right steam trap. Steam Mains and Steam Headers Steam Mains and Steam Headers Product Features Models categorized for "energy saving" have minimal steam loss Tight seal even under minimal load Operation not receptive to environmental influences (wind, rain/snow) Initial air venting feature Special Features for Pipe End Traps Initial air venting feature Swift discharge of high condensate load at start-up No condensate back-up owing to continuous discharge Operation Principle Pressure Category*1 (barg) Remark Product Series Further Reference Continuous discharge (Energy saving model) Up to 10 With bypass valve J3S-X-BV, J3S-X-PB Steam Traps with Bypass Valve Up to 21 - SS Series (SS1, SS3) Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines With bypass valve J3S-X-RV Steam Traps with Bypass Valve Up to 32 - SS Series (SS5) Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines JH3S-B Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure) QuickTrap with universal connector FS Series Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines Up to 46 QuickTrap with universal connector FS Series (FS5H) - SS Series (SS5H) JH-B Series Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure) Up to 65 SH Series Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines JH-P Series Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure) Up to 100 JH7RH-B Up to 120 JH7RH-P Cyclic operation (Energy saving model) Up to 32 - L Series Thermostatic Steam Traps QuickTrap with universal connector FL Series Intermittent operation Up to 13 Inline replaceable valve module A3N Disc-Type Steam Traps Up to 46 QuickTrap with universal connector & inline replaceable valve module FP46UC Up to 65 Inline replaceable valve module P Series*2 Up to 260 HR Series *1 Operating pressures vary between different models of the same series. For details please refer to individual Specification Data Sheets (SDS). *2 Except P46S and P21S ver.C. Equipment and Processes Equipment and Processes Product Features No condensate back-up owing to continuous discharge Self-modulating discharge as condensate load varies Initial air venting feature High back pressure tolerance (Condensate discharge capacity even at small differential pressure) "Fail open" to avoid condensate back-up under any circumstances End-usage Pressure Category*2 (barg) Remark Series Further Reference Heating Heat exchangers*1 Reboilers*1 Heaters, pre-heaters Jacketed kettles*1 Autoclaves (Sterilizers, etc.) Tank heaters*1 Other heaters Up to 10 With bypass valve J3S-X-BV, J3S-X-PB Steam Traps with Bypass Valve Up to 22 - SJFX Series Free Float® Steam Traps (Low Pressure) Up to 21 JX Series With bypass valve J3S-X-RV Steam Traps with Bypass Valve For sterile processes LV6 Clean Steam Traps SS5P Up to 32 For small size equipment L Series Thermostatic Steam Traps - JH-X Series Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure) Vaporization Evaporators*1 Tank crystallizers*1 Enrichment tanks*1 Distillers*1 Other vaporizers Up to 46 - JH-B Series Up to 32 Up to 400°C SJHB Series Up to 65 - SH Series JH-P Series Up to 100 JH7RH-B Up to 120 JH7RH-P Drying Hot air dryers Presses Other dryers Up to 32 - JL Series Large Capacity Float Steam Traps Up to 46 JL15 Series Up to 32 Up to 400°C SJHB Series Free Float® Steam Traps (Low Pressure) Cylinder dryers, roll dryers Corrugated folding presses, etc. Up to 22 - SJFX Series Up to 21 JX Series Up to 32 For small size equipment L Series Thermostatic Steam Traps - SJHX Series Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure) *1 Depending on the operation condition, the indicated equipment may be subject to "stall" (see *3 below). In such cases, GT Series PowerTraps are required. GT Series PowerTraps are steam traps that feature a pump function. GT Series PowerTraps *2 Operating pressures vary between different models of the same series. For details please refer to individual Specification Data Sheets (SDS). *3 "Stall" is a phenomenon where the internal pressure of an equipment falls below the back pressure on the outlet side, resulting in back-up of condensate that cannot be discharged by conventional steam traps. "Stall" can cause damage such as uneven/incomplete product heating, corrosion and waterhammer. Heat Exchangers and Air Conditioning Heat Exchangers and Air Conditioning Product Features No condensate back-up owing to continuous discharge Self-modulating discharge as condensate load and pressure changes Initial air venting feature Quiet operation End-usage Pressure Category*2 barg Remark Series Further Reference Air conditioners / air heaters*1 Unit heaters Plate heat exchangers Strip heaters*1 Other heaters and air conditioners Up to 10 With bypass valve J3S-X-BV, J3S-X-PB Steam Traps with Bypass Valve Up to 22 - SJFX Free Float® Steam Traps (Low Pressure) Up to 21 JX Series With bypass valve J3S-X-RV Steam Traps with Bypass Valve Up to 32 For small size equipment L Series Thermostatic Steam Traps - SJHX Series Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure) *1 Depending on the operation condition, the indicated equipment may be subject to "stall" (see *3 below). In such cases, GT Series PowerTraps are required. GT Series PowerTraps are steam traps that feature a pump function. GT Series PowerTraps *2 Operating pressures vary between different models of the same series. For details please refer to individual Specification Data Sheets (SDS). *3 "Stall" is a phenomenon where the internal pressure of an equipment falls below the back pressure on the outlet side, resulting in back-up of condensate that cannot be discharged by conventional steam traps. "Stall" can cause damage such as uneven/incomplete product heating, corrosion and waterhammer. Trace and Tank Coils Trace and Tank Coils Product Features Models categorized as "energy saving" have minimal steam loss Tight seal even under minimal load Operation not receptive to environmental influences (wind, rain/snow) Special Features for Measurement Instruments Small and lightweight construction End-usage Control Temperature Category Remark Series Further Reference Insulation jackets - - SS Series Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines L Series Thermostatic Steam Traps A3N Disc-Type Steam Traps P Series QuickTrap with universal connector FS Series Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines FL Series Thermostatic Steam Traps FP46UC Disc-Type Steam Traps Pipe trace heating Controlled temperature above 80°C - SS Series Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines L Series Thermostatic Steam Traps A3N Disc-Type Steam Traps P Series QuickTrap with universal connector FS Series Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines FL Series Thermostatic Steam Traps FP46UC Disc-Type Steam Traps Controlled temperature up to 80°C Utilizes sensible heat LEX3N-TZ Temperature Control Steam Traps Instrumentation trace heating Controlled temperature above 80°C - P21S ver.C Disc-Type Steam Traps P46S LV Series Thermostatic Steam Traps Controlled temperature up to 80°C Utilizes sensible heat LEX3N-TZ Temperature Control Steam Traps
