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.
Steam
saturation
curve
Pressure bar g
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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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
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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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.
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Certification
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5
3
Optional
Steam lock release
2
8
DN40 and DN50.
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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Steel
Steel
Steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Exfoliated graphite
Stainless steel X 5 CrNi 18 10 (1.4301)
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