Product Overview

The FT14 and FT14HC are iron-bodied ball float steam traps having stainless steel working internals and an integral automatic air venting facility. These traps are supplied with horizontal screwed connections only and can be maintained without disturbing the pipework.

The FT14HC (High Capacity) is specifically available in 1" size for applications requiring higher condensate discharge rates than the standard FT14 series.

Key Features

• High Discharge Capacity: Designed for efficient drainage of large condensate volumes.
• Robust Construction: SG iron or cast iron body with all stainless steel internals.
• Integral Air Vent: Features the BP99/32 capsule for automatic start-up air venting.
• In-line Maintenance: The valve can be serviced without removal from the pipeline.

Sizes and Pipe Connections

Available sizes:

• 1" (FT14HC only)
• 1¼", 1½", and 2" (FT14)

Standard connections: Screwed BSP T Rp (ISO 7-1) or NPT.

Pressure and Temperature Limits

Size	1" HC and 1¼"	1½" and 2"
Body design conditions	PN25	PN16
PMA - Max. allowable pressure	25 bar g @ 100 °C	16 bar g @ 100 °C
TMA - Max. allowable temperature	300 °C @ 18 bar g	220 °C @ 13.5 bar g
PMO - Max. operating pressure	21 bar g	14 bar g
TMO - Max. operating temperature	275 °C @ 19 bar g	220 °C @ 13.5 bar g
ΔPMX - Max. differential pressure	4.5, 10, or 14 bar	4.5, 10, or 14 bar

Materials

No.	Part	Material	Standard
1	Body (1", 1¼")	SG Iron	BS EN 1563 JS 1030
	Body (1½", 2")	Cast Iron	DIN 1691 GG 25
4	Cover (1", 1¼")	SG Iron	BS EN 1563 JS 1030
	Cover (1½", 2")	Cast Iron	DIN 1961 GG 25
5	Valve seat	Stainless steel	BS 970 431 S29
8	Ball float and lever	Stainless steel	BS 1449 304 S16
17	Air vent assembly	Stainless steel

Capacities

The capacity charts illustrate the condensate discharge capacity at different differential pressures.

Dimensions and Weights (approximate)

Size	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	Weight (kg)
1" HC	120	110	80	195	160	220	115	6.8
1¼"	120	110	80	195	160	220	115	6.9
1½"	270	130	108	248	200	270	115	17.5
2"	300	138	125	250	200	288	140	22.0

(Dimensions in mm)

Optional Extras

• Steam Lock Release (SLR): Designation 'C' (e.g., FT14HC-C). Prevents steam locking in siphons.
• Tapped Cover: Available with 3/8" BSP/NPT tappings for balance or drain lines.

Spare Parts

Available spares include:

• Main valve assembly with float (1" and 1¼")
• Main valve assembly with erosion deflector (1½" and 2")
• Ball float (1½" and 2")
• Air vent assembly
• SLR and air vent assembly
• Gasket sets

How to Order

Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco 1" screwed BSP T Rp (ISO 7-1) FT14HC-14 ball float steam trap having an SG iron body and cover, with thermostatic air vent - flow direction left-to-right.