Air drain LA series

steamautomaticthermostatic

These air vents are used to discharge air that builds up inside steam supply pipes and in steam-using equipment. The valve operates based on the difference between the temperatures of air and steam. The built-in X-element is used to detect this temperature difference, enabling the vent to discharge not only initial air upon startup, but also air which enters the vent during normal operation. This makes these air vents the ideal choice for batch processes. Benefits and Features Improved Productivity The X-element discharges air at a temperature approximately 22 ºC (40 ºF) lower than the saturation temperature of steam. Compact size, large discharge capacity "Fail open" X-element design High heat resistance Improved heating efficiency and faster increases in temperature. Application Areas These air vents are especially recommended for the following applications: Batch processes requiring large-volume air venting upon startup Applications in which air locking tends to occur during operation Jacketed kettles Vulcanizers Presses Dryers Heat exchangers Steam transport piping pipe-ends, etc.