Description

FTC32 is a carbon steel ball float steam trap with integral automatic thermostatic air vent. It is ideal for all process drainage applications as condensate is always removed efficiently and quickly over a wide range of fluctuating pressure and load conditions. Standard connections are horizontal from right to left (R-L) when viewed from the base.

Product Features

• Capsule: The BP99/32 capsule used in the FTC32 is suitable for superheated steam with superheat of 150°C @ 0 bar g and 50°C @ 32 bar g.
• Optional Flow Directions: Also available with horizontal connections having flow from left to right - FTC32 (L-R), and vertical - FTC32V.
• Material Options: The trap is available with either ASTM or DIN body material.
• Optional Configurations:
  • FTC32-C: With manually adjustable needle valve providing steam lock release (SLR) in addition to air vent
  • FTC32X: With internal strainer screen
  • FTC32CV: With internal non-return valve
• Standards & Certification: This product fully complies with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and carries the CE mark when required. This product is available with certification to EN 10204 3.1 (must be stated at time of order).

Sizes and Pipe Connections

** DN15 and DN20 (½" and ¾")**

• Screwed Connections: BSP and NPT
• Socket Weld: BS 3799 Class 3000 and ANSI B16.11 Class 3000
• Flanged Connections: EN 1092 PN40, ANSI B16.5 Class 150 and 300, JIS/KS 20K and 30K

Note: Standard connections are horizontal from right to left (R-L).

Pressure/Temperature Limits

Parameter	Value
Body Design Conditions	PN40 / ANSI 300
PMA - Maximum Allowable Pressure (PN40)	40 bar g
PMA - Maximum Allowable Pressure (ANSI)	50 bar g
TMA - Maximum Allowable Temperature	400 °C
Minimum Allowable Temperature	0 °C
PMO - Maximum Operating Pressure	32 bar g
TMO - Maximum Operating Temperature	300 °C
Minimum Operating Temperature	0 °C

Note: For lower operating temperatures consult Spirax Sarco. After internals have been installed, the test pressure of the trap must not exceed 48 bar, otherwise damage to internals may occur.

Maximum Differential Pressure (ΔPMX):

Model	FTC32-4.5	FTC32-10	FTC32-14	FTC32-21	FTC32-32
Maximum ΔP	4.5 bar	10 bar	14 bar	21 bar	32 bar

Designed for Maximum Cold Hydraulic Test Pressure:

• PN: 60 bar g
• ANSI: 75 bar g

Important

The product must not be used in the shaded region of the chart or beyond its operating range, as damage to the internals may occur.

Connection Type Key:

• A - A: Flanged ASME 300, JIS/KS 30K, screwed and socket weld
• B - B: Flanged PN40
• C - C: Flanged JIS/KS 20K
• D - D: Flanged ASME 150

Materials

No.	Part	Material	Standard
1	Body	Cast steel	ASTM A216 WCB / DIN 17245 GS C25N
2	Cover	Cast steel	ASTM A216 WCB / DIN 17245 GS C25N
3	Cover bolts M12 × 35	Steel	ASTM A193 B7 / A 2.70
4	Cover gasket	Reinforced exfoliated graphite	-
5	Main valve seat	Stainless steel	BS 3146 ANC 2
6	'O'ring	EPDM	-
7	Main valve assembly screws M3 × 6	Stainless steel	BS 6105 CI A2 70
8	Ball float and lever	Stainless steel	BS 1449 304 S11
9	Air vent assembly	Stainless steel	-
10	SLR assembly	Stainless steel	BS 970 303 S21
11	Air vent/SLR gasket	Stainless steel	BS 1449 304 S16
12	SLR seal	Graphite	-
13	Pivot	Stainless steel	BS 970 431 S29
14	Strainer screen (FTC32X only)	Stainless steel	ASTM A240 316L
15	Check valve assembly (FTC32CV only)	Stainless steel	-

Note: For clarity some items are not identified on the drawing.

Capacities

Minimum Additional Cold Water Capacity from Thermostatic Air Vent (TV) Under Start-up Conditions:

When condensate is cold during start-up conditions, the internal thermostatic air vent (TV) will be open and provides additional capacity to the main valve. The following table gives the minimum additional cold water capacities from the air vent:

Pressure P (bar)	0.5	2	3	4.5	7	10	14	21	32
DN15 and DN20 (kg/h)	70	140	250	380	560	870	1130	1500	2300

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate) in mm and kg

Screwed/Socket Weld

Size	A	B	C	D	E	F	Weight
½" and ¾"	150	135	74	169	120	26	5.8

Flanged

Size	PN40 A1	ANSI 150 A1	ANSI 300/JIS 20K A1	JIS 30K A1	B	C	D	E	F	G	Weight
DN15 and DN20	150	144	150	150	135	121	180	120	26	47	7.4

Spare Parts

Spare parts are available as indicated. No other parts are supplied as spares.

Available Spares:

• Main valve assembly with float: 5, 6, 7 (3 off), 8, 13
• Air vent assembly: 9, 11
• Manually adjustable needle valve and air vent assembly (FTC32-C): 9, 10, 11
• Cover gasket (packet of 3): 4
• Check valve assembly: 15
• Strainer screen: 14

How to Order Spares: Always order spare parts by using the description given in the column headed 'Available spares' and state the size, model number and pressure rating of the trap. Example: 1 off Main valve assembly with float for a Spirax Sarco DN15 FTC32-10-C-X-CV (R-L) ball float steam trap.

Recommended Tightening Torques

Item	Across Flats (mm)	Thread/Bolt Size	Torque (N·m)
3	19	M12 × 35	65 - 70
7	-	M3 × 6	1 - 1.5
16	17	-	50 - 55
17	19	-	40 - 45

Safety Information, Installation and Maintenance

For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions (IM-P602-12) supplied with the product.

Installation Note: The FTC32 must be installed with the direction of flow as indicated on the body, and with the float arm in a horizontal plane so that it rises and falls vertically.

Disposal

This product is recyclable. No ecological hazard is anticipated with the disposal of this product providing due care is taken.

How to Order

Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco DN15 FTC32-10 carbon steel ball float steam trap having EN 1092 PN40 flanged connections with integral automatic air vent and material certification to EN 10204 3.1.

Optional configurations:

• FTC32(L-R): Flow left to right
• FTC32V: Vertical installation
• FTC32-C: With manually adjustable needle valve and steam lock release (SLR)
• FTC32X: With internal strainer screen
• FTC32CV: With non-return valve assembly