SOFT31 (DN 40, 50)
Single Orifice Float Trap with SLR / TV
Description
The Forbes Marshall Single Orifice Float Trap, SOFT31, is a 2
single orifice condensate drain trap of cast iron body and 3
stainless steel internals. 4
9 10
8
Sizes and Pipe Connections 1
DN40 and 50 Screwed BSP/BSPT/NPT 5
Flange connection: #125, PN16 7
Note: Available Non-IBR only
6
Available Types
SOFT31 with Thermostatic air Vent (TV)
SOFT31 with Steam Lock Release (SLR)
Limiting Conditions
Screwed Version # 125 Flange PN16 Flange
PMA Maximum 13 bar g at 10.1 bar g at 13 bar g at
Allowable pressure 220°C 180°C 180°C
TMA Maximum 220°C at 180°C at 180 at
Allowable temperature 13 bar g 10.1 bar g 13 bar g Material
PMO Maximum 13 bar g 10.2 bar g 13 bar g
[Link]. Part Material Standard
Operating pressure
1. Body Cast Iron IS 210 FG 260
TMO Maximum 220°C at 180°C at 180°C at
2a. Cover bolts Carbon Steel ASTMA A193 B7
Operating temperature 13 bar g 10.1 bar g 13 bar g
2b. Cover nuts Carbon Steel ASTMA A194 2H
Minimum Operating 0°C 0°C 0°C
3. Cover gasket Reinforced exfoliated graphite
Temperature
4. Cover Cast Iron IS 210 FG 260
PMX Maximum differential pressure
5. Main valve assly. Stainless Steel BS 3148 Part 2
SOFT31-4.5 4.5 bar g with erosion ANC - 2
SOFT31-10 10 bar g deflector
6. Main valve assly. Reinforced exfoliated graphite
SOFT31-13 13 bar g gasket
Cold hydraulic test pressure 26 bar g 7. Main valve assly. Stainless Steel ASTM A276
studs & nuts Type 431
Operating range 8. Ball float Stainless Steel Type 304 ASTM A240
Temperature °C
A
9. Air vent assly. Stainless Steel Type 316 ASTM A240
Steam 10. Air vent seat Stainless Steel Type 410 ASTM A240
saturation
curve gasket
C B
*11. SLR unit Stainless Steel Type 316 ASTM A276
Pressure bar g
The product must not be used in this region. *12. SLR Seal Graphite
A-B Flanged EN 1092 PN16. *13. SLR seat Stainless Steel Type CA40 ASTM A743
A-C Flanged ASME 125.
*14. SLR seat gasket Stainless Steel Type 410 ASTM A240
A
15. Deflector plate Stainless Steel Type 304 ASTM A240
F
* Not shown in the drawing
B
Dimensions (approx.) in mm (Screwed Version)
C Size A B C D E F Weight
DN40 270 127 110 244 200 274 17.5 kg
D E Withdrawal Distance DN50 300 140 125 250 205 286 22 kg
(Screwed Version) General Tol : ±3
Energy Conservation | Environment | Process Efficiency [Link]
Servicing
With suitable isolation repairs can be carried out with
C
trap on the line. Undo cover bolts and lift off the cover.
When re-assembling, make sure that all joint faces are
clean. Always use a new gasket and apply a thin
coating of jointing paste. Tighten cover bolts uniformly.
D
Open up the isolating valve.
A B
(Flanged Version)
Recommended Tightening Torques
Dimensions (approx.) in mm (Flanged Version) Part Torque (Nm)
1. TV seat 45 – 55
Size(DN) A B C D Weight
2. SLR Seat 45 - 55
DN40 ASME 125 221 323 135 123 25 kg 3. SLR Body 60 - 70
DN40 PN10/16 230 323 135 123 25 kg 4. Valve Housing (Studs) 15 - 20
DN50 ASME 125 220 319 122 108 27 kg 5. Cover Bolts 65 - 75
DN50 PN10/16 230 319 122 108 27 kg
General Tol : ±3
Spare Parts
The spare parts available are shown in the figure in a
Capacity Chart heavy outline. Parts drawn in a broken line are not
supplied as spares.
30000
Available Spares
20000
Main valve assembly with erosion deflector A
Air vent assembly B
10000 ar
g Steam lock release unit C
9000
4 .5b Sets of gasket (pack of 5 sets) D
8000
7000 50-
DN Float E
Condensate kg / h
6000
5000
rg How to Order Spares
ba
4000
- 13 ar g Always order spares using the description given in the
g rg 50 0b
ar ba DN 0 - 1
3000 0b column above, headed “Available Spares”, and stating
0 -1 4 .5 4
5 - D N rg
DN 40 ba the size and type and differential pressure of the trap.
2000 DN - 13
40 For codes refer the user manual.
DN
1000
900
800
700
600
500
Steam Lock Release Unit Air Vent Assembly
400
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 13
l
D owe
Differential pressure bar g (x 100 = kPa)
How to Order
Example: DN40 Single Orifice Float Trap, SOFT31, 13 bar g, TV,
screwed BSPT
Installation emb
ly
Ass
The arrow on the name plate must point downwards. The arrow Main
Valv
e
on the casting indicates the flow direction. Refer detailed
installation and maintenance manual for more information.
Opp 106th Milestone B-85, Phase II, Chakan Indl Area A-34/35, MIDC H Block
Bombay Poona Road Sawardari, Chakan, Tal. Khed Pimpri, Pune - 411 018. INDIA.
Kasarwadi, Pune - 411 034. INDIA Dist. Pune - 410 501. INDIA Tel : 91(0)20-27442020, 39851199
Forbes Marshall Tel : 91(0)20-27145595, 39858555 Tel : 91(0)2135-393400 Fax : 91(0)20-27442040
Krohne Marshall Fax : 91(0)20-27147413 CIN No.: U28996PN1985PTC037806
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