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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.

Operating Pressure Range: 0.1 - 120 barg
Operating Temperature Range: 0 - 530 °C

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Benefits and Features

Improved Efficiency of Heating Equipment: The Free Float® rises and sinks as the flow of condensate fluctuates, opening the valve to discharge condensate and closing off the valve when steam enters.; The built-in X-element (model names including 'X') functions as an air vent, discharging both cool and hot air. As a result, the steam chamber inside the equipment contains only steam, which allows the equipment to achieve optimized heating performance.; The built-in bimetal (model names including 'B') functions as an air vent, discharging initial cold air for rapid start-up.
Long Service Life, Excellent Durability: The spherical Free Float® rotates during operation, allowing any point on its surface to act as the valve seal and thus ensuring long service life.
Protects Equipment: 'Fail Open' Design: The X-element is designed to fail open so that the valve remains open even in the event of failure.
Also for Use on Mid/High-Pressure Main Lines: The JH7 series employs the same 3-point seating construction found in products for use on main lines. The float is held tightly against the valve opening even under small condensate loads such as in superheated steam lines, so no steam is allowed to escape.

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Application Areas

Especially suitable for steam processes.

Main Applications: Heat exchangers, reactor kettles, vulcanizing pans, jacketed kettles, roller heat exchangers, cylinder dryers, steam main lines (some models), etc.

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
	Up to 21	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
	Up to 65		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
Cyclic operation (Energy saving model)	Up to 32	QuickTrap with universal connector	FL Series	Thermostatic Steam Traps
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	Inline replaceable valve module	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 exchangers1 Reboilers1 Heaters, pre-heaters Jacketed kettles1 Autoclaves (Sterilizers, etc.) Tank heaters1 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	Free Float® Steam Traps (Low Pressure)
			With bypass valve	J3S-X-RV	Steam Traps with Bypass Valve
			For sterile processes	LV6	Clean Steam Traps
			For sterile processes	SS5P	Clean Steam Traps
		Up to 32	For small size equipment	L Series	Thermostatic Steam Traps
		Up to 32	-	JH-X Series	Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure)
Vaporization	Evaporators1 Tank crystallizers1 Enrichment tanks1 Distillers1 Other vaporizers	Up to 46	-	JH-B Series
		Up to 32	Up to 400°C	SJHB Series
		Up to 65	-	SH Series
		Up to 65		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	Large Capacity Float Steam Traps
		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
		Up to 32	-	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 heaters1 Unit heaters Plate heat exchangers Strip heaters1 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	Free Float® Steam Traps (Low Pressure)
	Up to 21	With bypass valve	J3S-X-RV	Steam Traps with Bypass Valve
	Up to 32	For small size equipment	L Series	Thermostatic Steam Traps
	Up to 32	-	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).

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	Disc-Type Steam Traps
		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	Disc-Type Steam Traps
		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	Disc-Type Steam Traps
			LV Series	Thermostatic Steam Traps
	Controlled temperature up to 80°C	Utilizes sensible heat	LEX3N-TZ	Temperature Control Steam Traps

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Free Float® Steam Traps (Medium / High Pressure)

Product Details

JH3-X

JH3S-X

JH3S-B

JH5SL-X

JH5SL-B

JH3-B

JH5SH-B

JH5RL-X

JH5RL-B

JH5RH-B

JH7RL-X

JH7RL-B

JH7RM-B

JH7RH-B

JH7RH-P

JH7.2R-X

JH7.2R-B

JH7.5R-X

JH7.5R-B

JH8R-X

JH8R-B

Benefits and Features

Application Areas

Product Selection by Application

Steam Mains and Steam Headers

Equipment and Processes

Heat Exchangers and Air Conditioning

Trace and Tank Coils