TI-S01-03

ST Issue 2

ISO 9001

TD42L and TD42H Thermodynamic Steam Trap

Description
The TD42L and TD42H are maintainable thermodynamic steam
traps. The TD42L is specifically designed for relatively small
condensate loads and therefore is ideal for mains drainage
applications. For process type loads the TD42H is available.
For those applications where the release of air is a concern an antiair binding disc is available. This version is designated by the letter
A eg TD42LA and TD42HA.
All traps have external body surfaces with an electroless nickel plate
(ENP) finish which is both energy saving and oxidation resistant.

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2
1

Available Types
TD42 L in sizes 3/8", ", ", 1"
TD42 H in sizes ", "
TD42 LA (with anti air binding disc) in sizes 3/8", ", ", 1"
TD42 HA (with anti air binding disc) in size "

Limiting conditions (ISO 6552)

Body design conditions PN 63
PMA Max. allowable pressure 63 bar g
TMA Max. allowable temperature 400C
Cold hydraulic test pressure 95 bar g

Operating range (TD42 L and TD 42 H)

5

Pressure bar g

Operating range (TD42 LA and TD 42 HA)

TD42 LA and TD42 HA

Anti Air binding disc

Pressure bar g
The product must not be used in this area
(PMO Max. operating pressure)
Note: Minimum operating differential pressure for satisfactory operation
is 0.25 bar (TD42 L and TD42 H), 0.8 bar (TD42 LA and TD42 HA),
PMOB Max. operating back pressure 80% of upstream pressure.

Groove indentifies
LA and HA
versions
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2

Sizes and pipe connections

3

/8", ", " and 1" Screwed BSP or NPT

1

Materials
No Part
1 Body
2
3
4
5
6

Cap
Disc
Strainer Screen
Strainer Cap
Insulating cover
(Optional extra)

Material
Stainless Steel (with ENP)
ASTM A743 Gr CA 40 F
Stainless Steel
AISI 416
Stainless Steel
BS 1449 420 S45
Stainless Steel
BS 1449 304 S16
Stainless Steel
AISI 416
Aluminium

How to specify
TD 42 L SPIRAX SARCO Steam Trap Screwed " BSP

Local regulations may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
In the interests of development and improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the specification.

Copyright 1994

Dimensions
Size
3
/8" L
" L
" L
1" L
" H
" H

A
41
41
44
48
41
47

B
78
78
90
95
78
90

(approximate) in millimetres
E
G
H
J
K
55
85
20
52
57
55
85
20
52
57
60 100
20
52
57
65 100
20
58
57
55
85
41
57
57
60 100
41
63
57

L
38
38
38
38
38
38

Weight
0.80 kg
0.75 kg
0.95 kg
1.5 kg
0.8 kg
1 kg

Withdrawal
Distance
for cap

Withdrawal
Distance for
Insulating
Cover
B
L

Optional extras
Insulating Cover : an insulating cover to prevent the trap being
unduly influenced by excessive heat loss such as when subjected to
low outside temperatures, wind, rain etc.
Integral Blowdown Valve : see TI-P153-01(TIS 2.514), also, the
strainer cap can be drilled, tapped and plugged " BSP or NPT

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J

Installation
Preferably fitted in a horizontal pipe but can be fitted in other positions.

Capacities

"H
Withdrawal
Distance for screen

"H
"
",
3 /8",

"L
&1
6

Spare parts
The spare parts available are shown in heavy outline. Parts drawn in
broken line are not supplied as spares.
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AVAILABLE SPARE
Disc (Pkt of 3)
Disc and Strainer Screen
Strainer Screen
Insulating Cover

(TD42 L or TD42 H)
(TD42 L or TD42 H)
(TD42 L or TD42 H)

3
3,4
4
6

How to Order
Always order spares by using the description given in the column
headed Available Spare and stating the size and type of trap.
Example: 1 Strainer Screen for " SPIRAX SARCO TD 42 L
Thermodynamic Steam Trap.
How to Service
Remove insulating cover if fitted and unscrew cap using spanner.
Do not use Stillsons or a wrench of similar type which may cause
distortion of the cap.
If the disc and body seating faces are only slightly worn they can be
refaced by lapping individually on a flat surface such as a surface
plate. A figure of eight motion and a little grinding compound gives
the best results.
If the wear is too great to be rectified by simple lapping, the seating
faces on the body must be ground flat and then lapped and the disc
replaced by a new one. The total amount of metal removed in this
way should not exceed 0.25 mm (0.010").
When re-assembling, the disc is normally placed in position with the
grooved side in contact with body seating face. Screw on cap; no
gasket is required but a suitable high temperature anti-sieze grease
should be applied to the threads.
To Clean or Replace Strainer
Unscrew strainer cap using spanner, withdraw screen and clean, or
if damaged replace with new one.
To re-assemble, insert screen in cap, then screw cap into place. No
gasket is required but a fine smear of Molybdenum Disulphide
grease should be applied to the threads.

Recommended Tightening Torques

Item

or

Nm

mm
2 (TD42 L)
2 (TD42 H)
5

36
41
32

TD42L and TD42H Thermodynamic Steam Trap

M28

135-150
135-150
250-275

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