Model | IB-4500 |
Capacities To | 1300 lb/hr (590 kg/hr) |
Maximum Allowable Pressure | 1,000 psig @ 800°F (69 barg @ 427°C) |
Maximum Allowable Temperature | 800°F (427°C) |
Body Material | ASTM A-351 GR. CF8M Stainless Steel |
Maximum Operating Pressure | 1000 psig (69 barg) |
Connection Type | Screwed, Socketweld, Flanged |
Connection Size | 3/4″ (20 mm) 1″ (25 mm) |
IB-4500 Series inverted bucket steam traps are made for overcoming the difficult combination of superheat and high pressure and low load service.
To survive this most severe steam service, Armstrong created an inverted bucket trap with a unique accumulation chamber. The chamber collects sufficient condensate to ensure full discharge cycles. A cup in the chamber floats up and down on the steam inlet tube, sealing it off as the condensate level rises. At the same time as the chamber collects condensate, steam continues to flow under the bucket, making sure that the discharge valve closes tightly until the condensate rises into the trap body and the bucket falls down. The operation is on and off, no throttling or dribbling.