Product Handbook 2026 - Volume 2

Steam traps Balanced pressure

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Safety information, installation and maintenance For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions (IM-P005-02) supplied with the product. Installation note: The BPC32 and BPC32Y are designed for installation in any position, horizontal or vertical. It is recommended that a non-return valve is fitted when discharging condensate into return lines where backpressure is experienced. It is also recommended that a diffuser is fitted when discharging to atmosphere. For ease and maintenance, consideration should be given to fitting isolation valves upstream and downstream of the steam trap. Disposal These products are recyclable. No ecological hazard is anticipated with the disposal of these products, providing due care is taken.

How to order Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco ½ " BPC32 carbon steel bodied maintainable balanced pressure thermostatic steam trap. Screwed BSP with 'STD' fill capsule for operation at approximately 12 °C below steam saturation temperature.

Spare parts The spare parts available are shown in solid outline. Parts drawn in a grey line are not supplied as spares. Available spares Capsule and seat assembly set 2 , 3 , 17, 18 Strainer screen BPC32 (3 off) 5 Strainer screen and gasket BPC32Y (1 off each) 5, 11 Set of cover gaskets (packet of 3) 7 Strainer cap gasket (packet of 3) 11

9*

5.2.38

How to order spares Always order spares by using the description given in the column headed 'Available spares' and state the size, model number and capsule reference. Example: 1 - Capsule and seat assembly set for a Spirax Sarco DN25 BPC32 - 'STD' fill capsule for operation at 12 °C below steam saturation temperature.

17

2

18

BPC32

3

8.2 57

7

5

BPC32Y

Recommended tightening torques

5 11

or mm

Item Part

N m

10*

3 9

Valve seat

24 A/F

115 - 125

* Note: Items 9 and 10 are not available as spares

Cover bolts

16 A/F

M10 x 30

23 - 27

10

Strainer cap

27 A/F

120 - 135

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BPC32 and BPC32Y Carbon Steel Balanced Pressure Thermostatic Steam Traps

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