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Ball Float Stem Trap Valve

Available Types

  • SOFT31-T TV with Thermostatic air Vent (TV)

  • SOFT31-S with Steam Lock Release (SLR)

  • SOFT31-ST combined TV and SLR

Sizes and Pipe Connection

  • DN 15, 20 and 25 Screwed BSPT/NPT Note: Available with IBR certificate on request.

Limiting Conditions

PMA Maximum allowable pressure 13 bar g at 220 °C
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 220 °C at 13 bar g
PMO Maximum operating pressure 13 bar g
TMO Maximum operating temperature 220 °C at 13 bar g
Minimum operating temperature 0 °C
APMX Maximum differential pressure
SOFT31-4.5 4.5 bar g
SOFT31-10 10 bar g
SOFT31-13 13 bar g
Cold hydraulic test pressure 26 bar g

Material

Sr.No Part Material Standard
1. Cover Cast Iron IS 210 FG 260
2. Cover bolts. Carbon Steel H.T.IS1367, Gr8
3. Cover gasket Asbestos free synthetic fibre -
4. Base Cast Iron IS 210 FG 260
5. Main valve seat Stainless Steel Type 304 ASTM A743 Gr. CA40
6. Main valve seat gasket
7. Main valve assembly screws Stainless Steel Type 304 IS-1364
8. Ball float & lever Stainless Steel Type 304 ASTM A240
9. Air vent element Stainless Steel Type 316 ASTM A240
10. SLR unit Stainless Steel Type 410 ASTM A276
11. SLR unit gasket Stainless Steel Type 304 ASTM A240
12. Pivot frame type 304 Stainless Steel ASTM A240
13. SLR Seal Graphite -

Dimensions (approx.) in mm

Size (DN) A B C D E F Wt.(kg)
15/20 (NIBR) 121 107 67 147 105 30 2,5
15/20 (IBR) 130 109 72 152 120 20 2.9
25 (IBR/NIBR) 141 109 72 160 135 20 4.0

How to Fit - General

With suitable isolation, repairs can be carried out with the trap on line. When reassembling it is advisable to make sure that all joint faces are clean,

How to Fit Main Valve Assembly

  • Remove cover bolts U and lift off cover

  • Remove complete float assembly by undoing the two screws D. Remove main valve seat A and replace with a new one supplied with a new gasket B.

  • Fit complete new float assembly by tightening the assembly set screws D.

  • Refit the cover using new gasket T.

How to Fit Air Vent Assembly

  • Remove spring clip L, element H and spacer plate M. Unscrew seat, frame N assemble spacer plate, fit element and dip.

  • Align complete air vent horizontally so that the frame clears the cover

How to Order

  • DN 15 Single Orifice Float Trap, SOFT31-T-4,5 bar g, TV, screwed BSPT

Available Spares

  • The parts available as spares are shown in heavy outline. Parts drawn in dotted line are not available as spares.

Main valve assembly with Float A, B,C,D, (2 OFF) E,F
Air Vent Assembly H, J, L, M, N
Steam Lock Release Unit OP
Cover Gasket (packet of 5) T
Float C
Screen (Packet of 5) -

How to Order Spares

  • Always order spares by using the description given in the column above and stating the size of the trap.

  • Example: Main valve assembly for DN 15 Single Orifice Float Trap SOFT31-T-4,5

Recommended Tightening Torques

Part - Torque (Nm)
Main Valve Seat (A) 18 mm A/F 50/55
Main Valve Assembly Screws (D) - 2.5/3
Air Vent Seat (J) 17 mm A/F 50/55
Steam Lock Release Seat (S) 17mm A/F 50/55
Cover Bolts 17 mm A/F 40/55
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