Balanced pressure steam traps

Spirax Sarco has manufactured balanced pressure steam traps for more than 50 years. They operate on the temperature difference between condensate and steam, allowing part of the sensible heat in condensate to be used while reducing flash steam losses. Balanced pressure steam traps adjust automatically to varying steam pressure and provide effective air venting during both start-up and normal operation. Their compact size, high condensate capacity, resistance to frost, waterhammer and superheat, plus in-line maintainability make them well suited to steam mains, small process plant, tracing lines, outdoor services, laundry and kitchen equipment, and hospital sterilising duties. They are especially relevant where strong thermostatic air venting and controlled sub-cooled discharge are more valuable than continuous mechanical drainage behaviour. That makes them a common choice where start-up air release carries almost as much weight as condensate handling itself.