Swivel Connector

Steam Traps
efficient and cost effective
steam trapping solutions
for steam main drainage,
small process equipment
and steam tracing lines
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Steam trapping solutions that combine efficient
operation and simplified maintenance
Swivel Connector Steam Trap Overview
Swivel Connector Overview
Model Sizes (inches) Connections Body Material Strainer Options
1
/2
3
/4 1 NPT SW
Standard Stainless Steel Carbon
Connector Steel
Strainer Stainless Steel Carbon Blowdown
Connector Steel
Model Trap Type Body Strainer Options TIS
Material Location Blowdown Valve #
UTD52L/H Thermo-Dynamic

Stainless 2.5161
Disc Steel (Connector Only) (Connector Only)
UTD30L/H Thermo-Dynamic

Stainless 2.517
Disc Steel (Integral)
UBP30 Balanced Pressure Stainless 2.008
Thermostatic Steel (Integral)
UIB30 Inverted Bucket Stainless 2.412
Steel (Integral) (Connector Only)
Spirax Sarcos range of Swivel
Connector steam traps provide optimum
system efficiency through a combination
of these unbeatable factors:
The Swivel Connector design
does just what its name implies.
The trap can be positioned to
give maximum service life
regardless of the piping
configuration.
The Swivel Connector, once
installed, becomes part of the
pipeline. Service of the trap is
made quickly and easily by
the two-bolt connection.
Spirax Sarco has 85 plus years of
experience in providing steam
trapping solutions.
These factors team up to provide the
most flexible, most reliable, and most
respected steam trapping system on the
market today.
Two-bolt connection
makes trap installation
and removal simple.
Optional blowdown
valves available.
Full size integral stainless
steel strainer available.
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G Compact design reduces installation space.
G Swivel Connector design permits trap to be
oriented for maximum efficiency and service life.
G Two-bolt connection simplifies
maintenance/replacement of steam trap.
G Steam traps automatically discharge air and
non-condensibles to aid rapid warm-up.
G Low cost trap modules reduce inventory
requirements.
G Withstands superheat and waterhammer to
ensure maximum service life.
User benefits
G Choice of traps and connectors to provide
optimum flexibility.
The Swivel Connector Steam Traps are
designed to allow for any piping configuration.
The Swivel Connector is a compact in-line
design that can be easily installed into the
pipeline. Once installed, the Swivel Connector
remains in-line permanently.
The steam traps are assembled to the swivel
connector by the two bolts as shown. The steam
trap can be oriented (or swiveled) to the best
operating position, regardless of the piping,
before the bolts are completely tightened.
Replacement or repair of the steam trap is
now as easy as removing the two bolts, then
installing a new or repaired trap by these same
two bolts.
The Swivel Connector Concept
Trap can always be
positioned to provide
optimum service life.
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Typical Applications for Swivel Connector Steam Traps
Critical tracing
(Jacketed product lines)
Condensate is removed as it is formed,
ensuring maximum heat transfer to the product,
eliminating the danger of solidification.
Condensate removal
from steam mains
Instant removal of condensate prevents
waterhammer and improves steam quality.
Non-critical tracing
(Product lines)
Simple and robust design, ideal
for harsh outdoor conditions.
Steam Trap Selection and Sizing
Need to Know
1. The steam pressure at the trap after any pressure drop
through the control valve or equipment.
2. The distance the condensate must be lifted after the trap.
Rule of thumb: 2 feet of lift equals 1 psi back pressure
(approximately).
3. Any other possible sources of back pressure in the
condensate return system. For example:
Condensate taken to a pressurized deaerator tank or flash
recovery vessel.
Local back pressure due to discharge of numerous traps
close together into an undersized return.
4. Quantity of condensate handled. Obtained from:
Measurement
Calculation
Manufacturers data
5. Safety Factor that is dependent upon particular application,
typical examples as follows:
Steam Mains 2:1
Tracers 2:1
Non-Modulatng 2:1
Modulating over 30 psi* 3:1
Modulating under 30 psi* Size trap at full load and 1/2 psi
differential
*
TD and Balanced Pressure traps not recommended for modulating service. Refer to TI Sheet
for minimum pressure.
How to Size
The difference between the steam pressure at the trap inlet and
the total back pressure, including that due to lift after the trap,
is the differential pressure. The quantity of condensate should
be multiplied by the appropriate safety factor to produce the
sizing load. The trap may now be selected using the differential
pressure and the sizing load.
Note: The inlet pressure to the steam trap should never exceed
the Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) of the selected trap,
regardless of differential pressure.
Example
A steam trap is required to drain 100 lb/h of condensate from an
8" insulated steam main, which is supplying steam at 100 psig.
There will be a lift after the trap of 20 ft.
Inlet Pressure 100 psig
Lift 20 ft. = 10 psi (approximately)
Therefore,
Differential Pressure 100 psi - 10 psi = 90 psi
Quantity 100 lb/h
Safety Factor 2:1
Sizing Load 200 lb/h
The UTD30L will easily handle the 200 lb/h startup load at a
differential pressure of 90 psi.
UTD52L with Strainer
Connector Shown
UTD30L Shown
UBP30
Shown
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Steam Trap Selection Guide
As the USAs leading provider of steam system solu-
tions, Spirax Sarco recognizes that no two steam trapping
systems are identical. Because of the wide array of steam
trap applications with inherently different characteristics,
choosing the correct steam trap for optimum performance
is difficult. Waterhammer, superheat, corrosive condensate,
or other damaging operating characteristics dramatically
affect performance of a steam trap. With over 85 years of
experience in steam technology, Spirax Sarco is committed
to helping its customers design, operate and maintain an
efficient steam system. You have our word on it!
Application
Steam Mains to 30 psig
30-400 psig
to 600 psig
to 900 psig
to 2000 psig
with Superheat
Separators
Steam Tracers Critical
Non-Critical
Heating Equipment
Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
Heating Coils
Unit Heaters
Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers
Radiators
General Process Equipment to 30 psig
to 200 psig
to 465 psig
to 600 psig
to 900 psig
to 2000 psig
Hospital Equipment Autoclaves
Sterilizers
Fuel Oil Heating Bulk Storage Tanks
Line Heaters
Tanks & Vats Bulk Storage Tanks
Process Vats
Vulcanizers
Evaporators
Reboilers
Rotating Cylinders
Freeze Protection
1st Choice 2nd Choice
D i m e n s i o n s (nominal) in inches
Size A B(L) B(H) C(L) C(H) D E F(L) F(H) J(L) J(H) K(L) K(H) Weight
UTD52L/H with Standard Swivel Connector
1/2 2.4 2.7 3.0 2.0 2.1 0.7 2.6 3.3 3.8 2.3 2.7 0.4 0.5 3.3 lb
3/4" 2.9 2.7 3.0 2.0 2.1 0.7 2.6 3.3 3.8 2.3 2.7 0.4 0.5 3.3 lb
1" 3.6 2.7 3.0 2.0 2.1 0.7 2.6 3.4 3.8 2.3 2.7 0.4 0.5 3.7 lb
UTD52L/H with Strainer Swivel Connector
1/2" 3.2 2.7 3.0 1.6 1.7 2.9 2.3 3.3 3.8 2.3 2.7 0.4 0.5 3.8 lb
3/4" 3.5 2.7 3.0 1.4 1.5 3.0 2.5 3.3 3.8 2.3 2.7 0.4 0.5 4.2 lb
1" 3.9 2.7 3.0 1.2 1.3 3.1 2.7 3.4 3.8 2.3 2.7 0.4 0.5 4.5 lb
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Swivel Connectors
Dimensions (nominal) in inches
Size A B B1 C* C1* E Weight
1/2" 3.2 2.9 3.9 4.0 4.4 1.1 1.8 lb
3/4" 3.5 3.0 4.0 4.1 4.5 1.0 2.1 lb
1" 3.9 3.1 4.2 4.2 4.6 0.9 2.4 lb
UTD52L/H
B
A
B1 C1
Body Stainless Steel
Optional Carbon Steel
Strainer Screen Stainless Steel
Strainer Cap Stainless Steel
Blowdown Plug Forged Steel
Blowdown Cap Stainless Steel
Blowdown Screw Stainless Steel
Blowdown Valve Stainless Steel
Strainer Connector
C
Body Stainless Steel
Optional Carbon Steel
Standard Connector
Dimensions (nominal) in inches
Size A Weight
1/2" 2.4 1.3 lb
3/4" 2.8 1.5 lb
1" 3.5 1.6 lb
Strainer Connector Strainer Connector
with optional blowdown
E
* Withdrawal distance
UTD52L/H
with
Strainer
Swivel
Connector
UTD52L/H
with
Standard
Swivel
Connector
The UTD52L/H combines the rugged TD52 with Spirax
Sarcos swivel connector. The result is a Thermo-
Dynamic

steam trap that can be installed in vertical or

horizontal piping. This is ideal for steam main drainage
and steam tracing applications where space may be limit-
ed. The use of Spirax Sarcos Strainer Connector provides
the UTD52 with a permanent, in-line strainer for added
protection against dirt and pipe scale. Blowdown valve
available.
UTD30L/H
L - Insulcap
withdrawal
distance
D
C
B
A
A
with optional
blowdown
valve
Dimension
D=2.8"
K
C
D
E
A
B
F
K
J
D
C
B
A
F
E
K
A
A
J
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UTD30L/H
UBP30
Sizes
1
/2",
3
/4", 1"
Body Material Stainless Steel
Connections NPT
Piping Configuration In-Line, Swivel Connector
Options SW and BSP connections,
subcooling capsule
TIS# 2.008
Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO): 435 psig
UBP30
Differential Pressure, psi
UBP30 Capacities
2000
1000
800
600
500
400
300
400 300 150 200 100 40 50 60 80 30 20
Dimensions (nominal) in inches
Size A B C D Weight
1/2" 2.4 3.2 2.2 2.5 3.5 lb
3/4" 2.8 3.1 2.2 2.5 3.8 lb
1" 3.5 3.2 2.2 2.5 4.2 lb
C
B
D
A
A
Sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1"
Body Material Stainless Steel
Connections NPT
Piping Configuration In-Line/Swivel
Carbon Steel Connector
Options SW Connections
Insulcap, Blowdown Valve
TIS# 2.517 & 2.5161
Maximum
Operating 450 psig
Pressure (PMO)
UTD30L/H and UTD52L/H
The UTD30L/H combines a Thermo-Dynamic

steam trap
with Spirax Sarcos swivel connector to provide a compact
and versatile trap that can be installed in either vertical or
horizontal piping. The UTD30s built in strainer provides
added protection against dirt and pipe scale, plus the
strainer can be renewed as quickly as the trap resulting in
less downtime.
Dimensions (nominal) in inches
Size A B C D J K L Weight
UTD30L/H
1/2" 2.4 2.7 1.6 2.1 2.3 2.3 1.5 3.7 lb
3/4" 2.8 2.6 1.6 2.1 2.3 2.3 1.5 3.9 lb
1" 3.5 2.8 1.6 2.1 2.3 2.3 1.5 4.0 lb
The UBP30 joins the sealed thermostatic steam trap with
Spirax Sarcos popular swivel connector. The result is a
balanced pressure thermostatic steam trap with the flexi-
bility of being installed in either a vertical or horizontal line.
The convenience in piping and repair make it ideal for low
capacity process systems as well as steam tracing sys-
tems and steam main drips.
4,000
3,000
2,000
10 20 30 40 50 100 200 300 450
Differential Pressure, psi
1,000
UTD30L/H, UTD52L/H Capacities
500
400
300
200
100
70
Dimensions (nominal) in inches
Size A B C D E Weight
1/2" 2.4 3.4 4.9 1.3 3.1 4.8 lb
3/4" 2.9 3.3 4.9 1.3 3.1 4.9 lb
1" 3.5 3.4 4.9 1.3 3.1 5.2 lb
UIB30 / UIB30H UIB30 / UIB30H
The UIB30
is a sealed
i n v e r t e d
b u c k e t
steam trap
complete with
Spirax Sarcos
versatile swivel
connector for
i n s t a l l a t i o n s
requiring horizontal or vertical
flow. The swivel connector is
ideal for maintaining the proper
trap operation. The two-bolt
connector design simplifies
maintenance and reduces downtime.
A
B
C
UIB30 / UIB30H
A
D
1,000
700
8 10 20 30 40 3 0 0
Differential Pressure, psi
600
UIB30 / UIB30H Capacities
500
400
300
100
60
800
900
200
58 80 2 0 0 1 7 5 1 2 5 1 0 0 2 9 0 4 0 0
E
Size 1/2", 3/4", 1"
Body Material Stainless Steel
Connections NPT, SW
Piping Configuration In-Line , Swivel Conector
TIS# 2.412
Model 30/8 30/7 30/6 30/5 30/4
Maximum
58 123 174 290 435
Operating
psig psig psig psig psig
Pressure (PMO)
Model 30H/10 30H/8 30H/6 30H/5
Maximum
58 123 290 435
Operating
psig psig psig psig
Pressure (PMO)
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