Product Handbook 2026 - Volume 2

Steam traps Ball float

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How to order Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco DN40 FT57H-4.5 ball float steam trap with SG iron body and cover. Flanged connections to EN 1092 PN40. Trap to be fitted with the optional balanceand drain connections. Note: If the product has the optional steam lock release fitted the nomenclature would be FT57-4.5-C.

Safety information, installation and maintenance For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions (IM-P603-03) supplied with the product. Installation note

The trap is designed for installation with the float arm in a horizontal plane so that it rises and falls vertically, ideally with a drop leg immediately preceding the trap. Suitable isolation valves must be installed to allow for safe maintenance/replacement. Where steam traps are fitted in exposed conditions, the possibility of freezing damage may be reduced by thermal insulation/draining/isolation. Maintenance note Maintenance can be completed with the trap in the pipeline, once the safety procedures have been observed. It is recommended that new gaskets and spares are used whenever maintenance is undertaken. Caution: The cover gasket and main valve assembly gasket may contain a thin stainless steel support ring which may cause physical injury if it is not handled and disposed of carefully.

Disposal No ecological hazard is anticipated with the disposal of this product provided due care is taken.

Recommended tightening torques

8.5 150

or mm

Item No.

Part

N m

FT57H

Bolt

10 (socket)

M12 x 35

70 - 75

DN15, DN20 and DN25

Stud

M12

35 - 40

FT57V

Nut

19 A/F

M12

70 - 75

4

FT57H

Bolt

24 A/F

M16 x 55

150 - 165

DN40 and DN50

Stud

M16

70 - 80

FT57V

Nut

24 A/F

M16

150 - 165

5

Valve seat

17 A/F

M12

50 - 55

14

Valve bolts

10 A/F

M6 x 10

10 - 12

16

Erosion deflector bolts

10 A/F

M6 x 10

10 - 12

17

Air vent seat

17 A/F

50 - 55

19

(SLR sub-assembly)

19 A/F

40 - 45

21

(SLR retaining nut)

13 A/F

4 - 5

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FT57 SG Iron Ball Float Steam Trap with Flanged Connections

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