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Inverted Bucket Steam Trap Overview

The inverted bucket steam trap is a highly reliable and energy efficient device for removing condensate from steam systems. It has only two moving parts - a lever valve assembly and a bucket - which means there is nothing to stick, bind or clog over time. The unique design uses leverage to multiply the force of the bucket to reliably open the valve against steam pressure. All internal parts are reinforced and made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel to ensure long operational life with virtually no steam loss.

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Inverted Bucket Steam Trap Overview

The inverted bucket steam trap is a highly reliable and energy efficient device for removing condensate from steam systems. It has only two moving parts - a lever valve assembly and a bucket - which means there is nothing to stick, bind or clog over time. The unique design uses leverage to multiply the force of the bucket to reliably open the valve against steam pressure. All internal parts are reinforced and made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel to ensure long operational life with virtually no steam loss.

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790 Steam Traps 1st quarter

6/19/00

8:57 AM

Page ST-9

Steam Trapping and


Steam Tracing Equipment

The Inverted Bucket Steam Trap


Energy Efficient Because Its So Reliable
The inverted bucket is the most reliable steam trap operating principle
known. The heart of its simple design is a unique leverage system
that multiplies the force provided by the bucket to open the valve
against pressure. Since the bucket is open at the bottom, it resists
damage from water hammer, and wear points are heavily reinforced for
long life.

The inverted bucket has only two moving partsthe valve lever
assembly and the bucket. That means no fixed points, no complicated
linkages. Nothing to stick, bind or clog.

Wear and corrosion resistance

Virtually no steam loss

Free-floating guided lever valve mechanism


is frictionless, and all wear points
are heavily reinforced. All working
parts are stainless steel. Valve and
seat are stainless steel, individually
ground and lapped together
in matched sets.

Steam does not reach the


water-sealed discharge valve.

Purging action
Snap opening of the valve
creates a momentary
pressure drop and turbulence
in the unit drained. This breaks
up films of condensate and air
and speeds their flow to
the trap.

Continuous air
and CO2 venting
Vent in top of bucket provides
continuous automatic air and CO2
venting with no cooling lag or threat
of air binding. Steam passing
through vent is less than that
required to compensate for
radiation losses from the trap
so its not wasted.

Dependable operation
Simple, direct operation with
nothing to stick, bind or clog.
Only two moving parts
the valve lever and the bucket.

Excellent operation
against back pressure

Freedom from dirt problems

Since trap operation is governed by


the difference in density of steam
and water, back pressure in the
return line has no effect on the ability
of the trap to open for condensate
and close against steam.

Condensate flow under the bottom edge of


the bucket keeps sediment and sludge in
suspension until it is discharged with the
condensate. Valve orifice opens wide and
closes tightly. No buildup of dirt or close
clearances to be affected by scale.

Resistance to damage from water hammer


Open bucket or float will not collapse as a result of water hammer.

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Armstrong International, Inc., 816 Maple St., P.O. Box 408, Three Rivers, MI 49093 USA Phone: (616) 273-1415 Fax: (616) 278-6555
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