Description
The most reliable steam trap known—the inverted bucket—provides
efficient condensate drainage of virtually all types of
steam-using equipment. Put the inverted bucket to work in a tough
cast iron package, and you have the best of both worlds. Because
they operate efficiently for longer periods of time, Armstrong
cast iron inverted buckets add solid energy savings to lower
replacement/labor costs. All Armstrong cast iron inverted bucket
steam traps are repairable for even bigger maintenance savings.
A unique leverage system multiplies the force provided by the
bucket to open the valve against system pressure. The mechanism is
free-floating, and has no fixed pivots to create wear or friction.
Because the mechanism is located at the top of the trap, no
dirt can collect on the orifice. Small particles of dirt are held
in suspension until discharged by the full differential purging
action when the bucket sinks, pulling the valve off the seat.
The discharge orifice is surrounded by a water seal, preventing
live steam loss. Automatic air venting is provided by a small vent
hole in the bucket, which provides continuous automatic air and CO2
venting at steam temperature.
Inverted bucket traps drain continuously, although discharging
intermittently, allowing no condensate backup. They are also
resistant to water hammer.
Maximum Operating Conditions
Maximum allowable pressure (vessel design):
250 psig @ 450°F (17 bar @ 232°C)
Maximum operating pressure:
Model 880: 150 psig (10 bar)
Model 881-883: 250 psig (17 bar)
Connections
Screwed NPT and BSPT
Materials
| Body: |
ASTM A48 Class 30 |
| Internals: |
All stainless steel—304 |
| Valve and seat: |
Hardened chrome steel—440F |
| Test
plug: |
Carbon steel |
| Carbon
steel Strainer: |
Stainless steel—304 |
Options
- Stainless steel internal check valve
- Thermic vent bucket
- Scrub wire
Specification
Inverted bucket steam trap, type ... in cast iron with
integral strainer, with continuous air venting at steam
temperature, with free-floating stainless steel mechanism, and
discharge orifice at the top of the trap.
How to Order
Specify:
- Model number
- Size and type of pipe connection
- Maximum working pressure that will be encountered or orifice
size
- Any options required
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