Optional extras

Manually adjustable needle valve (designated 'C' on the

nomenclature can be fitted to all versions. This option provides a

steam lock release feature in addition to the standard air vent.

The cover can be drilled and tapped for the purpose of fitting a

balance line and drain cock if requested at the point of order.

Pressure/temperature limits

FT53H

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The product must not be used in this region.

The product should not be used in this region or beyond

its operating range as damage to the internals may occur.

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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

Note: For lower operating temperatures consult Spirax Sarco

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EN-GJL-250

EN-GJL-250

DPMX Maximum differential pressure

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

FT53H-4.5

FT53V- 4.5

FT53H-10

FT53V-10

FT53H-13

FT53V-13

24 CrMo 5 (1.7258)

24 CrMo 5 (1.7258)

CK 35 (1.1181)

X 22 CrNi 17 2 (1.4057)

X 22 CrNi 17 2 (1.4057)

PN16

16 bar g @ 120°C

300°C @ 9.5 bar g

-10°C

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Materials

No. Part

1 Body

2 Cover

3 Cover gasket

Cover bolts FT53H

4 Cover studs FT53V

Cover nuts FT53V

13 bar g

265°C @ 11 bar g

Material

Steam traps

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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FT53

Cast Iron

Ball Float Steam Trap with Flanged Connections

Description

The FT53 is a cast iron ball float steam trap with internal thermostatic

air vent for the prompt removal of large condensate loads from steam

systems. The trap is supplied with integrally flanged connections (for

horizontal or vertical installation) and can be maintained without

disturbing the pipework. For further information see TI-P603-08.

Available options: FT53H - Horizontal flow. FT53V - Vertical flow.

Standards

This product fully complies with the requirements of the European

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and carries the mark

when so required.

This product is available with a manufacturer's Typical Test Report.

Note: All certification / inspection requirements must be stated at

the time of order placement.

Sizes and pipe connections

FT53V

2

1

8

Certification

4

6

7

5

3

Optional

Steam lock release

2

8

DN40 and DN50.

5.5.87

Standard flange EN 1092 PN40 (formerly DIN 2501).

Face-to-face dimensions to BS EN 26554 Series 1.

0°C

4.5 bar

Cast iron

Cast iron

Reinforced exfoliated graphite

10 bar

13 bar

5 Valve seat

6 Valve

7 Main valve gasket

8 Ball float

Note: All other internals are manufactured in stainless steel.

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7

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Steel

Steel

Steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Exfoliated graphite

Stainless steel X 5 CrNi 18 10 (1.4301)

TI-P603-07

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