Distributor of steam specialty and fluid control devices. Tlv corporation is a proud member of the fluid controls institute fci, a nonprofit association of fluid control equipment manufacturers. Steam traps are used in such applications to ensure that steam is not wasted. Alternately, fill out our online specifications form for highly experienced and personalized assistance in choosing the best steam trap for your application. Position, product name, product code, price, brand, colour, usg. Since its founding over a half century ago, tlvs goal has been to produce dependable, longlasting steam traps. As traps are sized, the type and size will merge in your plant standards.
A newer and more commonly used mechanical steam trap is the inverted bucket steam trap. Tlv cyclonic separators provide condensate separation efficiency as high as 98%. This system has been developed to provide the most effective means of steam trap management. Tlv prides itself on producing innovative highquality steam related specialty products such as steam traps, check valves, pressure reducing valves, pumps and diagnostic equipment. Crossover information watson mcdaniel, spirax sarco traps, and more. Because of its unique properties, steam is used in many applications throughout the world. Part of the powerdyne thermodynamic steam trap family, the stainless steel a182 f304 p46srn has a replaceable module and the same capacity, pressure, and temperature specifications as the cast steel version but in a corrosionresistant stainless steel body. A steam trap is a type of automatic valve that filters out condensate i. Tlv free float steam traps make innovations in fluid. Free float traps have only one moving part, the float. Free float steam traps offer the following features. Tlvs rugged and versatile allinone packages for steam distribution and condensate collection.
Compared to the inverted bucket trap, with its complex mechanism incorporating bucket, lever. Lapped disc provides steamtight seal without air binding. You can further refine your search by selecting one or more of the product attributes. Fci has distinguished itself in the technical advancement of the fluid control industry through the development of standards to promote the production of higher quality, more useful products.
Always check the specification pdfs for the exact product specification available in your region. Choose your material,mounting and features to find what you need from control products. President of tlv europe, who took time to explain how the companys steam system optimisation. For more information on specific steam traps, please click on each model or browse our detailed technical data sheets, below. Improving steam system performance a sourcebook for. A steam trap is a kind of automatic valve that discharges condensate generated during processes and in steam transport lines while preventing any steam from escaping trapping the steam. Configure distribution systems to include adequate condensate drainage in startup and operating modes, for flash steam recovery. Part of the quicktrap series of products the f46 from tlv is an inline connector. The most stable operation of all thermodynamic steam traps.
Tlv j3x screwed free float steam trap steam select. Tlv free float steam traps make innovations in fluid control technology. Supplied in sizes 12 to 1 with options of screwed, socket weld or flanged end connections. Tlv strives to be the world leader in steam condensate recovery and removal. You can also choose from medium temperature, high temperature tlv steam traps, as well as from manual, hydraulic, and pneumatic tlv steam traps, and whether tlv steam traps is general.
A wide variety of tlv steam traps options are available to you, such as medium pressure. No single test method provides the best results all. Steam jacketed disc trap for long life on mains, tracers, and coils. Most steam traps will also pass noncondensable gases while remaining tight to live steam. Located below you will find the thermosatic steam trap crossovers for nicholsonspence. We are proud to offer vac postponers for you valve automation needs. Twobolt replacement module allows for inline trap repair in minutes. One early outstanding success was the a3, a thermodynamic steam trap offering an amazing 10 times the durability of previous products.
Free float steam traps low pressure tlv a steam specialist. The spherical float provides an infinite number of contact surfaces with the valve seat, ensuring long service life. Products available include valves, pressure and temperature regulators, desuperheaters, noise reduction devices, steam separators and filters, condensate pump systems, steam traps, strainers, actuators, pneumatic controllers, pipe couplings, suction diffusers, condensate drains, steam filters, mufflers, pilots, noise suppressors. Risko, tlv corporation and the fluid controls institute steam trap section.
Thermodyne steam trap model fp32 quicktrap universal thermodynamic disc traps with thermostatic air venting inline replaceable and cleanable 2bolt universal flange steam trap with high air venting capability. Manual testing will require time to walk from one test set. Tlv fs3 free float steam trap station, consisting of the s3 free float trap unit and f46 inline connector. It is designed for efficient performance, lowcost maintenance, and durability. Free float steam traps, a tlv invention, are our flagship series of mechanical steam traps. The failure of mechanical steam traps is related to. Tlv f32 steam trap quicktrap quick trap 12 cf8 scsa ebay. We bring you rugged, hardworking products, stateoftheart technology, customengineered systems and services, and more than a century of knowledge and experience all organized for your industry. Tlv is an international company with headquarters and manufacturing facilities located in kakogawa, japan. The tlv j3x free float mechanical steam trap is ideally suited for use on process equipment thanks to its continuous discharge. Spirax sarco is committed to helping steam users in all industries achieve growth that is both profitable and sustainable. Tlv thermodyne disc traps are demonstrated under rain conditions. Applications of different types of steam traps tlv a steam.
The inverted bucket design operates on the principal of the difference in density between steam and water. Size product ff dim product ff dim product ff dim product ff dim product ff dim product ff dim product ff dim 38 2 2 td6523 2 2 2 disc 12 2. Inline repairable stainless steel steam trap for steam mains, tracer lines and small process applications. Combining a steam trap and a valve, trap stations facilitate simplification of piping. Engineering calculator tlv a steam specialist company. We offer an extensive range of tlv steam traps, many of which are available straight from stock, this includes mechanical or free float steam traps as well as thermodynamic and thermostatic traps. The trap has an adjustable temperature setting between 120 degrees and 390 degrees f, which allows the trap to be used on steam service as an automatic nonfreeze valve or as a hightemperature air vent, the manufacturer states. A steam trap is basically an automatic valve which discharges condensate, undesirable air and noncondensibles from a system while trapping, or holding in, steam. Air venting feature for improved equipment productivity. J3x jf3x free float steam trap with builtin xelement type automatic air vent, for use on process equipment. P46srn thermodynamic steam trap tlv steam traps tlv.
The top of the bucket is attached to a valve rod b, which permits the discharge valve c to open and close as the bucket falls and raises. Tlv is an established steam specialist company and world leader in the manufacture of quality, longlasting steam engineering products. This guide provides the basics in steam trap operation, selection and installation, inspection and troubleshooting, and repair and testing. The series covers a wide range of condensate loads, from the 100s of kgh to several 10s of tonsh, making this tlv s most widely used series of steam traps.
Product cross reference thermodynamic traps manufacturer watson mcdaniel armstrong spence nicholson hoffman spirax sarco yarway tlv desc. Consult tlv euro engineerings entire steam traps catalogue on directindustry. We are proud to distribute their product line to our customers. See how tlv free float steam traps operate with these special sight glass equipped models. Free float steam traps for process use tlv a steam. During normal operation the steam inside the bucket is continually lost through the air vent in the top the bucket and discharged throught the lever valve.
Quick thermostatic air venting with bimetal ring for fast startup. The steam valves and traps range consists of tlv free float valves, tlv thermodyne steal traps and tlv thermostatic balanced pressure steam traps. The true answer is to use all of the technologies available today. Thermostatic, mechanical, thermodynamic and drain orifice. Tlv fs3 free float steam trap quick trap station valves.
Crossover information watson mcdaniel spirax sarco traps. Improving steam system performance department of energy. Steam traps are used to remove condensate from a process steam system or heat exchanger with a minimal loss of steam energy. Having over 30 years experience in western australia in steam, compressed air, hot water and hot oil industries, steve acton founded steam solutions in 1999 steam solutions is the exclusive, authorised distributor of tlv products and services for the state of western australia and offers a complete packaged solution to ensure optimum efficiency from your plant. Compared to complex mechanical traps such as the inverted bucket with its levers and hinges, free float traps mean fewer failures. Jx series steam traps can be installed on various types of equipment that uses steam as a heat source. If your item is received in a different condition than stated doa, not working properly etc. Bep ball float steam traps are available for high pressure as well as high discharge capacity applications. Steam traps are an important element in the efficient operation of a steam system and in energy. Combining ultrasound and temperature measurements is the key for steam trap inspection. Since tlv introduced its steam trap technology more than 40 years ago, free float traps have been used in increasing. As your thermal utility partner, armstrong satisfies your industrys most unique requirements.
Tlv thermodynamic steam traps the operation principle for these traps utilizes the difference in the thermodynamic properties of condensate and steam. Tlv, the developer of the worlds first diagnostic device to provide quick and accurate assessment of steam trap conditions, trapman, has developed this. Mechanical steam traps tlv a steam specialist company. Advanced technologies for evaluating the performance of steam traps. Flowstar is a large stockist of tlv free float steam traps. The accuracy of the tlv trapman has been validated by lloyds registry. This comprehensive range of steam traps is based on a unique design that was developed and patented by a. Air vent ring provides quick thermostatic air venting.
Spirax sarco is the worlds leading provider of steam system solutions. Mechanical steam trap bucket steam trap ball float. The most compact of the free float steam traps for process equipment. The special design of float mechanism allows the steam trap to work at very low differential pressure i. Combine the durable f46 connector unit with a free float, thermodynamic or. Show all per page sort by catalogue order sort by name a to z sort by name z to a sort by best selling sort by price low to high sort by price.
In industry, steam is used regularly for heating or as a driving force for mechanical power. Spirax sarco provides the most comprehensive range of products for the. Dmt 41 for small quantities of condensate, such as steam. Three categories of steam trap based on operation principles. Mechanical, thermostatic and thermodynamic steam trap technologies. Discharge capacity of approximately 50 kg 500 kg of condensate per hour. Steam traps can be divided into three general categories based on their operation mechanism. Our extensive product line from tlv includes steam traps, steam separators, steam filters, pressure reducing valves, sensors and flow meters. The failure of mechanical steam traps is related to their number of moving parts. Steam traps tlv a steam specialist company international.
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