Steam Trap Manufacturers in India

Speciality Valve is one of the top Steam Trap Manufacturers in India, providing advanced and reliable steam traps for various industrial applications. A steam trap is an essential device in steam systems that automatically removes condensate (water), air, and noncondensable gases, while retaining live steam. By ensuring efficient steam flow and proper heat transfer, it optimizes the operation of steam systems.
How Steam Traps Work
•Primary Role: Steam traps separate and expel condensate that forms when steam cools and keep the live steam within the system.
•Working Mechanism: They detect differences in temperature, density, or phase between condensate and live steam to eliminate condensate from the system and allow only the steam to remain in the system.
Types of Steam Traps
1.Thermostatic Steam Traps:
How They Work: These traps open and close using temperature differences. Condensate opens the trap, and the presence of steam closes it.
Common Types:
BellowsType: Opening and closing are controlled by a temperature sensitive element.
Type: This makes use of bimetal strips that expand or contract upon temperature changes.
Best For: These should be used for systems where loads fluctuate such as radiators or tracing lines.
2.Mechanical Steam Traps:
How They Work: These traps function based on the principle that steam is less dense and lighter than condensate.
Common Types:
Float Trap: This float rises and falls along with the condensate level; it opens or closes the valve.
Inverted Bucket Trap: This buoyant bucket moves along with the action of steam or condensate, and it is what opens or closes the trap.
Best For: Steady loads, such as heat exchangers or process equipment.
3. Thermodynamic Steam Traps:
How It Works: These traps depend on the dynamic properties of flow steam and condensate by taking advantage of the differences in pressure and velocity.
Common Type: DiscType: Simple disc that opens and closes when flow conditions change
Best For: High pressure application and outdoor systems in fluctuating conditions
Why Steam Traps Are Important
•High efficiency: Steam traps eliminate energy losses by preventing escape of steam and ensuring perfect heat transfer.
•Protects Equipment: Condensate removal helps prevent problems like water hammer and corrosion.
•Reduces Costs: Efficient operation reduces fuel consumption and operational costs.
Where Steam Traps Are Used
•Boilers
•Heat exchangers
•Steam distribution lines

Steam traps serve an important role in maintaining the safety, efficiency, and costeffectiveness of steam systems.
Difference Between Steam Trap and Condensate Trap
1.Purpose:
Steam Trap: It takes out condensate, air, and no condensable gases while allowing live steam. This trap will ensure proper use of steam.
Condensate Trap: Removes only condensate or water from a system, which may have compressed air or gas in it.
2.Operating Conditions:
Steam Trap: Systems which have steam at higher temperatures and condensate
Condensate Trap: Systems having gases or compressed air which needs to have condensate drained off
3.Mechanism:
Steam Trap: Operates based on temperature, pressure, or density differences, distinguishing between steam and condensate.
Condensate Trap: Focuses on draining condensate, typically using simple mechanisms like float valves or level sensors.
4. Applications:
Steam Trap: Common in boilers, heat exchangers, steam tracing, and steam distribution lines.
Condensate Trap: Used in compressed air systems, refrigeration, and gas pipelines.
The primary difference is that steam traps control both steam and condensate, while condensate traps merely remove water from nonsteam systems.
Description:
•Materials Available: Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Cast Steel (A216 WCB, WCC, LCB, LCC, WC6, WC9), Stainless Steel (SS316, SS304, SS316L, SS904L, CF8, CF8M, F304, F316), A105.
•Size: 1/2″ to 4″
•Nominal Pressure: PN10 to PN250
•Class: 150 to 1500
•Ends: Flanged, Buttweld, Socketweld, Threaded
As a leading Steam Trap Manufacturers in India, Speciality Valve ensures topnotch quality and reliability for all your steam system needs.
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