5000 Series Inverted Bucket Steam Traps

Forged chrome-moly steel for vertical installation

For pressures to 1,800 psig (124 bar) . . .
Capacities to 5,150 lb/hr (2336 kg/hr)

Armstrong offers its 5000 Series forged
chrome-moly steel traps for vertical installation with a choice of
screwed, socketweld or flanged connections.

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, which prevents live steam loss. Automatic air venting is provided
by a small vent hole in the bucket. This provides continuous automatic
air and CO₂ venting at steam pressure.

Inverted buckets drain continuously, although
discharging intermittently, to prevent condensate backup. They are also
resistant to water hammer.

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