Screwed Ball float steam traps

Screwed Ball float steam are extremely versatile and work efficiently on both light and heavy condensate loads,although compact in size,their discharge capacity is high and continuous,ensuring maximum heat transfer,these traps are the best choice for draining plant with automatic temperature control.
Screwed Ball float steam traps have an integral air vent as standard and the options of a manually adjustable needle valve and drain cock tapping,the Ball floating range is adaptable to all applications where ball float traps are recommended and instantaneous removal of condensate is required.

How does a ball float steam trap work?

The ball float type trap operates by sensing the difference in density between steam and condensate. … After releasing the initial air, it remains closed until air or other non-condensable gases accumulate during normal running and cause it to open by reducing the temperature of the air/steam mixture.

Where are Float and thermostatic traps most likely to be found?

A float-and-thermostat steam trap, if present, is more likely to be found on newer, modern steam heating systems in which the boiler and piping heat up rapidly. The trap is operated (opened or closed) by a float assembly that will drain condensate through the trap without depending on temperature or heat-up time

What type of steam trap is not desirable?

In most cases this is not desirable because condensate needs to be removed as soon as it is formed. Thermodynamic (TD) traps work on the difference in dynamic response to velocity changes in flow of compressible and incompressible fluids.