Bi-Metallic Steam
Traps are use in steam tracing, steam main drips and non-critical
process equipment. They can be used in outdoor applications
that are subject to freezing. Bi-Metallic Steam Traps will back up some
condensate into the system and should only be used when this
condition is permissible.
To learn and see more about Thermodynamic Steam Traps, please visit the
Bi-Metallic section.
When the system is cold the trap is wide open discharging air and cold condensate. When the bimetallic plates inside the trap heat up, they pull the seat closed and the flow becomes restricted. When steam temperature is reached the trap shuts off tightly.