Steam traps

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ST Issue 12

FT43

Cast Iron

Ball Float Steam Trap DN25 to DN50

Description

The FT43 is a cast iron bodied ball float steam trap having stainless steel working internals and automatic air venting facility. 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. Flow direction for the horizontal trap is clearly illustrated below. For vertically orientated traps the flow

is downwards only.

Available options:

FT43 – Horizontal flow

FT43V – Vertical flow

Capsule

The BP99/32 capsule which is used in the FT43 is suitable for use

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

Standards

This product fully complies with the requirements of the European

Pressure Equipment Directive and carries the

mark when

so required.

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.

Optional extras

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

nomenclature i.e. FT43-C) can be fitted to the FT43. 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.

Sizes and pipe connections

DN25, DN40 and DN50

Note: Flow direction, for FT43 horizontal orientated traps, when

facing the body:

-

DN25 is left to right (L-R).

(R-L versions are available for DN25 FT43TV PN16 only)

-

DN40 and DN50 is right to left (R-L).

Flow direction, for FT43V vertically orientated traps is

downwards only.

Only the one size, DN25, is available with JIS/KS flange

connections with flow vertically downward FT43V.

Standard flanges are EN 1092 PN16 with face-to-face dimensions

in accordance with EN 26554 (Series 1).

On request - ASME B 16.5 Class 125 and JIS/KS 10 flanges are

also available.

Note: ASME flanges are supplied with tapped holes to receive

flange bolts. JIS / KS flanges will be supplied drilled as normal with

plain bolts holes.

FT43

DN25

FT43-C

FT43

DN40 and DN50

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