FT44 Ball Float Steam Traps (DN15 to DN50)
The FT44 is a carbon steel bodied ball float steam trap having stainless steel working internals and automatic air venting facility. The body and cover castings are produced by a TÜV approved foundry. The trap is supplied with integrally flanged connections and can be maintained without disturbing the pipework. Vertical flanged connections, designated FT44V, are available for all sizes.
DN15 - DN50
Flow direction for the horizontal trap is clearly illustrated above. For vertically orientated traps the flow is downwards only.
Available options:
- FT44 – Horizontal flow
- FT44V – Vertical flow
Capsule
The BP99/32 capsule which is used in the FT44 is suitable for use on 150°C superheat at 0 bar g and 50°C superheat at 32 bar g.
Optional extras
- A manually adjustable needle valve (designated 'C' on the nomenclature i.e. FT44-C) can be fitted to the FT44 horizontal version only.
- This option provides a steam lock release (SLR) feature in addition to the standard air vent. For further information please consult
- Spirax Sarco.
- The top of the cover can be drilled and tapped " BSP or NPT for the purpose of fitting a balance line if requested at the point of order.
- The bottom of the cover can be drilled and tapped " BSP or NPT for the purpose of fitting a drain cock if requested at the point of order.
Standards
This product fully complies with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97 / 23 / EC and carries the mark when so required.
Certification
This product is available with certification to EN 10204 3.1. Note: All certification / inspection requirements must be stated at the time of order placement.
Sizes and pipe connections
DN15, DN20, DN25, DN40 and DN50.
Horizontal traps:
Note the flow direction when facing the body: - DN15 to DN25 is left to right. - DN40 and DN50 is right to left.
Standard flanges are EN 1092 PN40 with face-to-face dimensions in accordance with EN 26554 (Series 1), ASME B 16.5 Class 150, ASME B 16.5 Class 300 and JIS /KS 20 flanges are also available with extended face-to-face dimensions.
Vertical traps:
Note that the flow direction is vertically downwards only.
Standard flanges are EN 1092 PN40 with face-to-face dimensions in accordance with EN 26554 (Series 1). ASME B 16.5 Class 150, ASME B 16.5 Class 300 and JIS / KS 20 are also available with face-to-face dimensions in accordance with EN 26554 (Series 1).ASME / JIS / KS flanges are supplied with tapped holes to receive flange bolts. ASME flanges have UNC threads and JIS / KS have metric threads.
How to order
Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco DN25 FT44-14 ball float steam trap, flanged to EN 1092 PN40 with carbon steel body and cover and thermostatic air vent.