Steam traps

FT14

Ball Float Steam Trap

(Screwed)

Ball float

Local regulations may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.

In the interests of development and improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the specification without notice.

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ST Issue 10

Description

The FT14 is an SG iron bodied ball float steam trap having stainless

steel working internals and integral automatic air venting facility.

The FT14 can be maintained without disturbing the pipework.

Available types

FT14-C (R-L)

20

19

21

FT14 (R-L)

FT14 (L-R)

FT14V

Capsule

Horizontal connections with flow from right to left

Horizontal connections with flow from left to right

Vertical connections with flow downwards

8

4

176

3

The BP99/32 capsule which is used in the FT14 is suitable for use

on 150°C superheat @ 0 bar g and 50°C superheat @ 32 bar g.

Optional extras

A manually adjustable needle valve (designated 'C' on the

nomenclature i.e. FT14-C) can be fitted to the trap. This option

provides a steam lock release (SLR) feature in addition to

the standard air vent. For further information please consult

Spirax Sarco.

The FT14 has the option of an integral strainer screen

(designated 'X' on the nomenclature i.e. FT14-X).

Standards

This product fully complies with the requirements of the

European Pressure Equipment Directive 97 / 23 / EC.

Certification

This product is available with a manufacturers’ Typical Test Report.

Note: All certification / inspection requirements must be stated at

the time of order placement.

Sizes and pipe connections

1⁄2", 3⁄4" and 1" screwed BSP or NPT.

Pressure / temperature limits (ISO 6552)

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FT14 (R-L)

28

12

Main valve assembly 1"

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Materials

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Pressure bar g

2 Cover bolts

3 Cover gasket

4 Cover

SG iron

Steel

Reinforced exfoliated graphite

DIN 1693 GGG 40

BS 3692 Gr.8.8

SG iron

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel BS 1449 409 S19

Stainless steel BS 970 303 S21

Stainless steel BS 1449 304 S16

Graphite

Stainless steel BS 2056 302 S26

The product must not be used in this region.

5 Valve seat

DIN 1693 GGG 40

BS 970 431 S29

BS 1449 409 S19

BS 6105 Cl A2-70

BS 1449 304 S16

BS 1449 304 S16

PN16

6 Valve seat gasket

16 bar g @ 100°C

7 Pivot frame assembly screws

250°C @ 13 bar g

8 Ball float and lever

-10°C

10 Pivot frame

14 bar g

11 Pivot pin

* 12 Erosion deflector (1" only)

250°C @ 13 bar g

17 Air vent assembly

0°C

18 Air vent gasket

4.5 bar

19 SLR assembly

10 bar

20 SLR gasket

pressure

Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of 24 bar g

28 Valve spring (1" only)

Body design conditions

PMA Maximum allowable pressure

TMA Maximum allowable temperature

Minimum allowable temperature

PMO

Maximum operating pressure

for saturated steam service

TMO Maximum operating temperature

Minimum operating temperature

Maximum

PMX

differential

BS 970 431 S29

FT14-4.5

FT14-10

FT14-14

14 bar

21 SLR seal

* Note: Item 12 is pressed into item 1 (1" only).

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