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Thermostatic steam traps BK

Thermostatic steam traps for removing condensate from steam or for venting steam pipes.

In steam traps with Thermovit regulators, the opening and closing process is controlled by the interaction of bimetallic plates and a stage nozzle. It is precisely this principle that makes steam traps from the BK series highly responsive, very efficient and extremely resistant.

USE

Robust steam traps for condensate removal from heating processes with small load fluctuations.
Especially recommended for use in:

  • Saturated steam pipes
  • Superheated steam pipes
  • Trace heaters
  • Air heaters

Thanks to automatic venting, steam traps from the BK series are also ideal for use as air vents.

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Thermostatic steam traps MK

Thermostatic steam traps for removing condensate from steam or for venting steam pipes

A distinguishing feature of the MK series is the outstanding responsiveness of the membrane regulator. It is especially suitable for heat exchangers whose operation is adversely affected even by minimal banking-up of condensate.

USE

Highly responsive steam trap for draining heating processes.
Especially recommended for use in:

  • Saturated steam pipes
  • Trace heaters
  • Heating coils
  • Air heaters
  • Steam roller presses/iron presses
  • Tyre presses

Moreover, the MK series is ideal for use as an extremely fast-acting air vent.

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Ball-float steam traps UNA

Steam traps with ball float for removing condensate from steam, cold condensate or distillates without banking-up

The traps with the tried and tested rolling ball seal work with exceptionally low friction and therefore have very low actuating forces. They are durable and guarantee maximum tightness.

USE

Universal steam trap for virtually all requirements. Especially recommended for the drainage of

  • Steam-regulated heat exchangers
  • Systems with a high condensate flowrate
  • Steam manifolds
  • Steam driers, gas driers, cyclone separators
  • Systems with very small operating pressures, very low differential pressure and extremely variable operating conditions
  • Vacuum systems
  • Gas and compressed air lines
  • Drying cylinders

The series is also ideal as a discharge controller on flash tanks and feedwater tanks.

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Thermodynamic steam traps DK

Steam traps for draining steam pipes, trace heaters and steam systems

These steam traps work on the basis of a simple thermodynamic principle. Incoming condensate lifts the valve disk of the regulator to the open position, while steam causes it to close immediately. The traps in the DK series are correspondingly simple in structure, feature a small, compact body and are low in cost.

USE

Compact steam trap for draining heating processes with small load fluctuations.
Especially recommended for use in:

  • Saturated steam pipes
  • Superheated steam pipes
  • Trace heaters
  • Air heaters

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SIP (steam-in-place) steam traps for aseptic and sterile applications

Thermostatic steam traps with minimum stagnant area for sterile and aseptic applications

The strainer, which is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, functions as a protective valve in all kinds of pipe, upstream of devices that are sensitive to dirt.

For CIP (clean-in-place) and SIP (steam-in-place) processes, recognition of the aggregate state and an adequate steam trap reaction time are crucial factors. The STERIline membrane regulators employed in the SMK series react especially quickly to changing temperatures or operating states, thanks to their design, smaller surface and low weight.

USE

Extremely responsive steam trap - especially suitable for drainage in:

  • The pharmaceutical industry
  • Pure steam and ultrapure steam applications
  • CIP processes
  • Steam-in-place (SIP) processes
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Trap with pump function

Valves that discharge and lift condensate Ball-float steam traps with pump function – UNA 25-PK:

These units function primarily as steam traps. The integrated, automated pump function ensures that condensate is discharged even under reduced steam pressure or high back pressure. The condensate is then pumped out of the body with the aid of booster steam.

Condensate lifter with ball float – UNA 25-PS:

The automated pump function ensures that the return of condensate is always based on demand. The condensate is pumped out of the body with the aid of booster steam.

USE

UNA 25-PK:

  • Closed-loop controlled heat exchangers, special plate-type heat exchangers with major load fluctuations during operation
  • Drainage of vacuum systems
  • Also suitable for returning condensate

UNA 25-PS:

  • For returning condensate, e.g. as an alternative to pump-driven return
  • Drainage of vacuum systems
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Drainage module QuickEM

Preassembled modules for quick and easy installation

QuickEM drainage modules are units with carefully arranged pipework, consisting of a steam trap, sightglass, check valve, stop valves and bypass pipe, plus all the necessary pipes, flanges, gaskets and screws. QuickEM-Control drainage modules are used for steam trap monitoring and are equipped with an electrode either in the steam trap itself or in a test chamber.

USE

The preassembled modules are used for draining e.g.:

  • Steam pipes
  • Steam manifolds
  • Heat exchangers
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Compact steam traps with swivel connection

Steam traps for universal connectors

Compact, maintenance-free steam traps of stainless steel for connection to universal connectors. These steam traps can be secured with just two screws. Installation and removal is therefore extremely quick and simple.

For connection to universal connectors, we offer:

  • Steam traps with membrane regulator – MK 36A-71/-72
  • Bimetallic steam traps – BK 36A-7
  • Thermodynamic steam traps – DK 36A-7
  • Inverted bucket steam traps – IB 16A-7

The types of connector are:

  • Simple – UC 36
  • With dirt strainer (Y-strainer) – UCY 36
  • With integrated stop valves, test and drainage valve – TS 36

USE

Suitable for discharging small to medium volumes of condensate. Ideal for draining:

  • Pipes
  • Trace heaters
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Universal connector TS 36

A winning team: compact, robust steam trap with no loss of steam, combined with all stop valves and with test and drainage function.

The TrapStation TS 36 encompasses the universal connector, two stop valves - which are accessibly positioned and clearly colour-coded to ensure easy and safe operation - a drainage valve with dirt strainer for removing corrosion products, and a test valve. A straightforward function test can be performed in no time, and the steam trap can be easily cleaned. This considerably extends its service life.

The functional units available for connection to universal connectors are:

  • Steam traps with membrane regulator – MK 36A-71/-72
  • Bimetallic steam traps – BK 36A-7
  • Thermodynamic steam traps – DK 36A-7
  • Inverted bucket steam traps – IB 16A-7
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Steam trap monitoring equipment VK, NRG

Visual or electronic – a reliable watchdog for every steam trap

Unwanted banking-up of condensate leads to an inadequate exchange of heat and to water hammers that damage the material. A loss of steam costs energy and therefore constitutes a major financial loss. Moreover, both of these can adversely affect system safety. Therefore, monitoring steam traps for the banking-up of condensate and loss of steam always makes sense. Sightglasses – Vaposkops – or monitoring electrodes are a fixed part of the equipment.

USE

VK Vaposkops are valves that allow you to see flow processes in pipes. When they are installed upstream of a steam trap, you can easily see whether the steam trap is suffering a banking-up of condensate or loss of steam.
NRG electrodes measure conductivity or temperature and therefore recognise, either in an upstream VKE test chamber or in the steam trap itself, the presence of an abnormal operating state. The electrode signal is processed by a single or multi-channel diagnostic tester.

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Steam trap testing equipment VKP

Prevent steam leakage and banked-up condensate with state-of-the-art technology

Steam traps are subject to wear. This in turn leads to loss of steam or banking-up of condensate. Experience shows that the failure rate of faulty steam traps is as much as 25 %. This failure rate can be slashed to less than 5 % with annual inspections and the necessary maintenance.

USE

Steam traps of all makes can be inspected by ultrasonic measurement during ongoing operation. The measured ultrasonic spectrum is shown on a display unit as needle deflection on a scale, or as a curve on a graph, depending on the testing system used.

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Steam traps for special tasks

The primary task of steam traps is to remove condensate from steam-operated heat transfer systems in the optimum way, so that these systems can function without problem for a long time. This involves a variety of requirements, for which different steam trap systems are available.

However, special requirements exist in addition to these standard tasks:

  • Condensate needs to be discharged rapidly when steam systems are started up or stopped
  • Condensate needs to be removed at a certain discharge temperature
  • Especially large condensate flowrates need to be removed
  • Steam traps are required for low-pressure steam heaters
  • Drainage of compressed air or gas systems

USE

AK 45
Condensate drain valve for discharging condensate from steam systems on start-up and for draining remaining condensate when the system is stopped. With integrated dirt trap (Y-strainer) and hand-purging knob. Closing pressure 0.8 bar as standard.

UBK 46
Steam traps for low-pressure steam heaters.

MK 20
Kondensatableiter für Niederdruck-Dampfheizungen.

TK 23, TK 24
Steam traps with thermostatic capsule for thermostatic pilot control, for removing large and continuous condensate flowrates

GK 11, GK 21
Steam traps with stage nozzle for discharging larger condensate flowrates. With integrated Vaposkop for optimum trap adjustment.

UNA 14P
Steam traps with ball float and rolling ball seal for removing fluids from compressed air or gas.

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