Description
Spirax Sarco FTS14 austenitic stainless steel float steam trap with an integral automatic air vent efficiently removes condensate and air, ensuring process equipment operates at maximum efficiency. Standard FTS14 installation is horizontal, with flow from right to left (R-L). By simply rotating the cover, the trap can be configured for left-to-right installation (L-R) or vertical installation with upward or downward flow.
Standards and Certificates
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Complies with the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC.
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EN 10204 3.1 certificates are available (must be specified when ordering).
Sizes and Pipe Connections
| Size | Connection |
|---|---|
| ½”,¾” and 1” | Threaded BSP (BS 21 and DIN 2999) or NPT (ANSI B 1.20.1); socket weld (ANSI B 16.11, BS 3799 Class 3000 and DIN 3239); sanitary clamp connection |
| DN15,20 and 25 | ANSI B 16.5 150Lb and 300Lb or EN 1092/PN16/25 flanges |
Options
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Integral strainer (FTS14X).
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Manual regulating needle valve for preventing steam locking (FTS14-C).
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The cover can be drilled and tapped with a 1/8” BSP thread for installing a temperature sensor (all options incur an additional charge).
Limiting Conditions (ISO 6552)
| Body design conditions | PN25 |
|---|---|
| PMA - Maximum allowable pressure | 25 bar g |
| TMA - Maximum allowable temperature | 300 ℃ |
| TMO - Maximum operating temperature | 225 ℃ |
| Minimum operating temperature | -20 ℃ (consult Spirax Sarco for lower operating temperatures) |
| Maximum cold hydraulic test pressure | 37.5 bar g |
| Note: For sanitary clamp connections, the maximum pressure and temperature limits are determined by the gasket and clamp used. |
Materials
| No. | Part | Material |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body | Austenitic stainless steel (316) EN 10213-4(1.4408) ASTM A351 CF8M |
| 2 | Cover bolts | Stainless steel BS EN 3506 A2-70 |
| 3 | Cover gasket | Reinforced exfoliated graphite |
| 4 | Cover | Austenitic stainless steel (316) EN 10213-4(1.4408) ASTM A351 CF8M |
| 5 | Main valve seat | Stainless steel BS 970 431 S29 |
| 6 | Main valve / air vent valve seat gasket | Stainless steel |
| 7 | Main valve assembly screws | Stainless steel |
| 8 | Float linkage mechanism | Stainless steel BS 1449 304 S16 |
| 9 | Air vent assembly | Stainless steel |
| 10 | SLR assembly | Stainless steel |
| 11 | SLR gasket | Stainless steel |
| 12 | Pivot bracket | Stainless steel |
| 13 | SLR seal | Graphite |
| 14 | Pivot | Stainless steel |
| 15 | O-ring | Gray Viton compliant with T21,P177,S2600 FDA CFR |
| *16 | Main valve spring (for 1” only) | Stainless steel |
| *17 | Sensor plug | Stainless steel (optional) |
| *18 | Strainer | Stainless steel (optional) |
∆PMX - Maximum Differential Pressure
| Model | Maximum differential pressure |
|---|---|
| FTS14-4.5 | 4.5 bar |
| FTS14-10 | 10 bar |
| FTS14-14 | 14 bar |
Safety Information, Installation and Maintenance
Refer to the installation and maintenance instructions supplied with the product (IM-P145-02).
Ordering Information
Example: 1 - Spirax Sarco ½” FTS14X-4.5 R-L stainless steel steam trap with BSP threaded connection. The trap is maintainable in line and includes an integral air vent and strainer. The cover can be drilled and tapped with a 1/8” thread for installing a temperature sensor; additional charges apply.