TLV Steam Trap Ensures Long Service Life

TLV Euro Engineering's SS1 Free Float steam trap is suitable for use in steam mains, steam tracer lines and small process applications where energy conservation and durability are a major requirement. According to the company, the typical characteristics of steam distribution mains are that the amount of condensate generated is generally quite small and their hours of operation quite long; in addition, they are often installed outdoors.

To be effective, therefore, the steam traps fitted on these installations must lose only very small amounts of steam during condensate discharge cycles, while offering reliable and stable long-term operation. The SS1 Free Float steam trap, which is specially designed for steam distribution mains, features a three-point seating to ensure a steam-tight seal, even under the low condensate load conditions experienced in superheated steam lines. To ensure a long service life, the SS1 Free Float steam trap has only one moving part: a high-precision spherical float that rotates within the trap to allow its entire surface to function as the valve-sealing surface.

The steam trap's valve opening is also under a continuous water seal, preventing steam from escaping through the valve. The SS1's Free Float operation is now used within manufacturing plants to ensure that process efficiency is maximised. Unlike mechanical steam traps - with their complex bucket, lever and hinge mechanisms - the spherical float in TLV's Free Float steam traps is the only moving part.

This guarantees long life and reliability and results in an excellent sealing performance, even under conditions of low condensate flow at high pressure and temperature, according to the company. The steam trap has a maximum operating pressure of 21barg and its stainless-steel construction makes it ideal for specifications requiring extremely high levels of durability and corrosion resistance. It also offers inline access to internal parts to simplify cleaning and reduce maintenance costs and is available for use with screwed, socket-welded or flanged connections.

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