Fluid Control Equipment
Steam Traps
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Mechanical Steam Traps
Mechanical steam traps utilize buoyancy to open and close the valve.
Also known as 'Float Traps' or 'Bucket Traps'.
Product 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.
| Applications | Mechanical traps are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including steam main lines, heat exchangers, and insulation applications such as tracers. |
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| Operating pressure range | Vacuum - 1,740 psig |
| Operating temperature range | 32 - 986 °F |
Mechanical
Free Float® Steam Traps (Low Pressure)
Free Float® steam traps that offer continuous discharge and are optimal for processes. Low pressure use, up to 300 psig.
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 12 psig. Some models for use in main lines also available.
Free Float® Steam Traps for Main Lines
Free Float® steam traps for main lines that provide a tight seal even under low condensate load conditions.
Large Capacity Float Steam Traps
Large capacity steam traps with a maximum discharge capacity of 150 t/h.
Clean Steam Traps
Free Float® steam traps for clean steam. Designed to allow complete condensate drainage and easy disassembly for cleaning.
PowerTrap® (Mechanical Pump with Built-in Trap)
Condensate recovery pump with integral trap requiring no electricity
PowerTrap® (Compact)
Compact mechanical pump with steam trap designed to eliminate stall.
Thermodynamic Steam Traps
Steam traps that utilize the difference in the thermodynamic properties of condensate and steam.
Also known as 'Disc Traps'.
Product Features
The operation principle for these traps utilizes the difference in the thermodynamic properties of condensate and steam.
Disc-type traps and impulse-type traps are both examples of steam traps belonging to this classification. TLV’s thermodynamic steam traps are all disc-type traps, which allow less steam leakage and have fewer problems with scale and build-up of dirt.
| Application Areas | Suitable for a variety of applications, such as steam main lines, tracers, steam heating equipment, etc. |
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| Operating Pressure Range | 3 - 3,700 psig |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32 - 1,022 °F |
Thermodynamic
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.'
Product Features
The operation principle for thermostatic steam traps utilizes the temperature difference between steam and condensate. TLV traps offer three types of temperature-sensing materials to detect differences in temperature:
- Thermoliquid
- Bimetal
- Thermowax
| Application Areas | Suitable for use on air conditioning, room heating, steam tracers, etc. Models suitable for use with steam heating equipment are also available (thermostatic steam trap L-series). |
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| Operating Pressure Range | Vacuum - 650 psig |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32 - 662 °F |
Thermostatic
Thermostatic Steam Traps
These steam traps operate via the temperature difference between steam and condensate.
Temperature Control Trap
Bimetal-type temperature control steam traps with a built-in scale removal function.
Radiator Traps
Specialized radiator steam traps for room heating.
Clean Steam Traps
Thermostatic steam traps for clean steam. Designed to allow complete condensate drainage and easy disassembly and cleaning.