TLV Euro Engineering has
introduced the PowerTrap GT5S, a
stainless steel version of its
GT5C mechanical pump
and steam trap.

It is designed for small,
steam-using equipment
in food & beverage,
pharmaceutical and
laboratory applications or
for equipment where water
hammer can be a problem. Like the
GT5C, the new unit automatically
discharges condensate when pressure
inside the process equipment is high,
or purges condensate using steam as a
motive medium, when pressure is low.
The PowerTrap range prevents
heat exchanger stall caused when
process steam pressure drops below
system back pressure, providing
stable temperature control and
preventing water hammer.

Other features of the
compact design include:
a low 155mm filling head
that allows installation in
areas where space is
limited; the inlet/outlet
check valves and motive
medium intake valve can be
removed and the body disassembled,
while connected to the pipes; and it
can handle high-temperature
condensate without cavitation.