Ball Float Steam Trap – Flanged (Thermostatic)

What is a Ball Float Steam Trap?

A float trap is a type of valve used to control the flow of liquids such as water or steam in a piping system. It consists of a valve body with a hollow chamber, called the float chamber, filled with liquid. The valve body also has an inlet and an outlet, as well as a control element such as a ball or disc attached to the float.

When the fluid enters the float chamber through the inlet port, it lifts the float, which raises the control element and allows the fluid to flow through the outlet port. When the liquid flow decreases, the float and control element go down, closing the outlet opening and preventing the liquid from flowing.

Where is the Float Trap Used?

Float traps are commonly used to regulate steam or water flow in heating and cooling systems and can be used to maintain a constant liquid level in a tank or to prevent excessive pressure in a system. They are simple, reliable and easy to maintain and can be adjusted to control the flow rate of the fluid.

• Heat Stations
• Heating Systems
• Steam boiler
• Drying Ovens
• Steam Separators
• Flash Steam Tank
• Ovens
• Tanks

Working Principle

UKS-70D float trap with air evacuation unit provides mounting possibilities for right-to-left flow and left-to-right flow in horizontal position. Connection for vertical flow is also possible. Condensate flow direction should be specified at the order stage. The standard factory setting is right-to-left flow.

UKS-70D discharges condensate continuously and is preferred when condensate discharge must be fast. When the system starts to work, the thermostatic air purifier activates and evacuates the air in the system. The following steam closes the air vent, but as soon as the condensate comes to the trap, the float rises and opens the main valve and the condensate is discharged. When the steam reaches the trap again, the float lowers and closes the main valve.

Steam traps have three main functions;

1. To drain the condensate formed,
2. To prevent steam from escaping during evacuation, to trap the steam (here it means),
3. To evacuate air and non-condensable gases.

Product Features

• Body: GG40.3 Ductile Iron
• Cover: GGG Ductile Iron
• Max. Operating pressure : 16 Bar
• Max. Operating temperature: 250°C
• ▲p: 4,5 – 10 – 14 Bar

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