1" Inverted Bucket Steam Trap

1 inch (DN25) steam traps provide precise temperature control by efficiently removing condensate as soon as it forms. Inverted Bucket Steam Traps find applications across various industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and HVAC systems. They are suitable for both low-pressure and high-pressure steam systems.

Specifications

Features

• Inverted Bucket Design: The standout feature of this steam trap is its innovative inverted bucket mechanism, which enables precise and efficient condensate removal.
• Durable Construction: Inverted Bucket Steam Traps are built to withstand harsh industrial environments. They are typically made from robust materials such as cast iron or stainless steel, ensuring long-lasting performance even in high-pressure and high-temperature applications.
• Excellent Temperature Control: These traps provide precise temperature control by efficiently removing condensate as soon as it forms. This prevents temperature fluctuations within the system, ensuring a consistent and reliable heat transfer process.
• Versatile Applications: Inverted Bucket Steam Traps (DN25) find applications across various industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and HVAC systems. They are suitable for both low-pressure and high-pressure steam systems.

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Applications

Inverted bucket traps are among the most powerful of the mechanical traps and are resistant to hydraulic shocks. They can be used with superheated steam when the check is placed at the inlet. They are widely chosen for valve piping in order to match precise pressures and loads.

Tips: How does an inverted bucket steam trap work?

• Condensate Accumulation: In a steam system, as steam transfers heat to a process or equipment, it eventually cools down and changes from a gaseous state to a liquid state, forming condensate (water). This condensate needs to be removed to maintain the efficiency of the system.
• Inverted Bucket: The key component of the Inverted Bucket Steam Trap is the inverted bucket itself. This bucket is a hollow, buoyant structure within the trap.
• Floating on Condensate: As steam flows through the trap, the inverted bucket floats on the surface of the condensate, which tends to collect at the bottom of the steam-carrying pipe.
• Sinking Mechanism: When condensate accumulates within the trap, the inverted bucket becomes heavier due to the weight of the liquid. As a result, it starts to sink downward.
• Valve Operation: As the inverted bucket descends, it is connected to a valve mechanism within the trap. The downward movement of the bucket opens the valve.
• Condensate Discharge: With the valve open, the accumulated condensate can now flow out of the trap and be removed from the steam system. This discharge of condensate ensures that the system operates efficiently and maintains the desired temperature and pressure.
• Steam Entry: When steam enters the trap, it encounters the inverted bucket. The buoyant bucket rises as it floats on the steam, and this upward motion of the bucket causes the valve to close.
• Preventing Steam Loss: Once the valve is closed, it prevents the escape of live steam from the system. This is crucial for conserving energy and maintaining the desired steam pressure.
• Continuous Cycle: The cycle then repeats itself as more condensate accumulates. The inverted bucket's movements, along with the valve operation, ensure that condensate is consistently removed while preventing the loss of valuable steam.