Experts estimate that in a plant with no active steam trap testing and repair program, 50% of the traps are blowing steam. With monthly inspection and prompt repair, this figure can be reduced to under 3%. Example: One trap with a 3/32" orifice operating at 100 psi can lost almost 30 lbs. of steam per hour. At $8/1,000 lbs. of steam, that can result in a loss of over $2,000 a year from each faulty trap of that type.

Is your company willing to accept unnecessary steam losses indefinitely?

You can regain an energy edge with steam traps engineered and developed for maximum efficiency and durability.

Statistics compiled from many long-term field tests of Gestra traps verify the achievement of these goals! Millions installed worldwide.

Upgrading the quality of steam traps is an essential contribution to improved plant efficiency  (energy conservation +  proper system function).

Choosing the incorrect trap will cost conservatively 2 – 4 lbs/hour of live steam loss at each location in the plant  (17,520 – 35,040 lbs/year).  This is the minimum amount of operating steam loss inherent in the design of inverted bucket and thermodynamic disc traps in low load applications.  Some steam traps are designed to continuously lose steam every hour they operate, while others are designed for zero steam loss. 

Types of steam trap designs

• Thermostatic (bimetallic)
• Thermostatic (membrane)
• Ball float and thermostatic
• Inverted bucket         (live steam loss $ $ $)
• Thermodynamic disc   (live steam loss $ $ $)

The Gestra thermostatic steam trap Solution

MK Series - Ultimate versatility and performance

# of capsules	HOT condensate load *	COLD start up load *	Model
1	1,000 lbs /hour	2,400 lbs/hour	MK45-2
2	1,760 lbs/hour	4,000 lbs/hour	MK35/2S or MK25/2S
3	2,550 lbs/hour	6,000 lbs/hour	MK35/S23 or MK25/2S3
4	5,200 lbs/hour	10,500 lbs/hour	MK25/2
9	9,000 lbs/hour	17,500 lbs/hour	MK25/2S
4 as pilots	180,000 lbs/hour	330,000 lbs/hour	TK24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*at 40 psi different pressure

BK Series - Ultimate performance

	MK Series	BK Series
Zero live steam loss	Yes	Yes
Reliable proven performance	Millions installed worldwide
Mount in any position	Yes	Yes
Full pressure range handled by one regulator	Yes	Yes
Maximum parts interchangeability between models	Minimal inventory requirements
Resistant to damage from water hammer and frost	Yes	Yes
Fast start up and fast in-line maintenance	Yes	Yes
Built in strainer	Yes	Yes
Built in check valve	Yes - MK45	Yes
Universal connectors available	Yes	Yes
Saturated steam	Yes - up to 465 psig	Yes – up to 4350 psig
Superheated steam	No	Yes – up to 4350 psig
Pressure differential allowable	2 - 320 psig	2 – 3625 psig
Maximum allowable back pressure	Up to 99%	Up to 30%

Applications: steam drip lines / heat exchangers / heat tracers / air vents / special