Built for process
Process trap with screwed connection and a high integrity strainer built into the design.
No moving parts
Works on a hydrodynamic principle with sized venturis. There is no disc, float or bimetal to wear out.
High integrity strainer
CF8M cast strainer with 40 mesh screen and 10 mesh reinforcement.
Easy to remove
With a screwed union downstream, the trap comes out for cleaning. Optional drain valve for the strainer.
Full load range
Works from minimum to maximum flow rate of the application.
Shell and tube heat exchangers
Condensate discharge from the steam side under variable load.
Air heaters
Steam coils and batteries heating process air.
Calorifiers and reboilers
Process equipment with variable steam demand.
Cooking vessels
Jacketed vessels with heating cycles.
Compare the connections
The versions share the design and main components. The connection changes, and with it the operating limits.
Configuration
Choose the options to see the dimensions, weight and limits of your trap.
The drain valve is an accessory that allows easy cleaning of the strainer. It is recommended for traps operating at no more than 20 barg.
- Size
- ½" (DN15)
- Connection
- NPT
- Dimension A
- 9.05 in · 230 mm
- Dimension B
- 3.93 in · 100 mm
- Approx. weight
- 4.6 lb · 2.1 kg
- PMO
- 435 psig at 500 °F
- Option
- No drain valve
Dimensions
Dimensions and approximate weight for each size.
| Size | A | B | Approx. weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½" (DN15) | 9.05 in230 mm | 3.93 in100 mm | 4.6 lb2.1 kg |
| ¾" (DN20) | 9.44 in240 mm | 4.33 in110 mm | 4.8 lb2.2 kg |
| 1" (DN25) | 9.84 in250 mm | 4.72 in120 mm | 5 lb2.3 kg |
The highlighted row is the size selected under Configuration.
Operating range
Pressure and temperature limits with the saturated steam curve for reference. Enter your pressure to check your application.
Check your application
Enter your line saturated steam pressure. We calculate the saturation temperature and compare it with the operating area.
- Saturation temperature
- 364 °F · 184 °C
- Allowable pressure at that temperature
- 435 psig
Components and materials
304L body, 316 nozzle and CF8M cast strainer.
| No. | Part | Material |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trap body | 304L stainless steel |
| 2 | Inlet removable nozzle | 316 stainless steel |
| 3 | Strainer | CF8M cast stainless steel |
| 4 | Strainer cap | 304L stainless steel |
| 5 | Strainer filter | 40 mesh stainless steel with 10 mesh reinforcement |
| 6 | Gaskets | Graphite with stainless steel reinforcement |
Spare parts
| Part | Code |
|---|---|
| Strainer filter | F-L |
| Cap gasket | G-4 |
| Nozzle gasket | G-3 |
Frequently asked questions
What maintenance and engineering teams ask us most about the AM trap.
What applications is the Fenix AM steam trap designed for?
Process applications with screwed connections, such as shell and tube heat exchangers, air heaters, calorifiers and cooking vessels. It works over the full range of the application, from minimum to maximum flow rate.
What is the maximum operating pressure of the AM?
AM: 435 psig (30 barg) at 500 °F.
What sizes and connections does the AM come in?
½" (DN15), ¾" (DN20), 1" (DN25). Connections: NPT or BSP thread.
How is the AM maintained?
A screwed union is required downstream to remove the trap for cleaning. The optional drain valve allows easy strainer cleaning (recommended up to 20 barg).
What warranty does the Fenix AM trap have?
The Fenix AM trap has a 15-year warranty. Its strainer, designed and made by Fenix, is also guaranteed for 15 years.
Why does the trap strainer matter?
Particles carried by the steam, such as rust, weld slag and scale, can block the nozzle. A robust, efficient strainer keeps the trap working properly. That is why Fenix designed and makes its own strainer and guarantees it for 15 years.
What is the drain valve for?
It is an optional accessory that allows easy strainer cleaning. When opened, line pressure blows out the sediment held in the screen without opening the cap. It is recommended for traps operating at no more than 20 barg.
What spare parts are available for the AM?
Strainer filter (F-L), Cap gasket (G-4), Nozzle gasket (G-3).
Fenix strainer, designed and made by Fenix
A trap only works well if the condensate reaching it is clean. That is why Fenix designed and makes its own strainer, and guarantees it for 15 years, the same as the trap.
Protects the nozzle and venturis
Rust, weld slag and scale carried by the steam are among the most common causes of trap failure. The strainer holds them back before they reach the nozzle.
Robust by design
High integrity strainer: CF8M cast body and 40 mesh stainless steel screen with 10 mesh reinforcement. 304L stainless steel cap.
Cleaning without removing the trap
The screen comes out through its cap; the trap body stays installed in the line.
Optional drain valve
An accessory that allows easy strainer cleaning: when opened, line pressure blows out the sediment held in the screen without opening the cap. Recommended for traps operating at no more than 20 barg.
Trap and strainer from one maker
Both are designed and made by Fenix, and both carry a 15-year warranty. No generic third-party strainer.
- Screen
- 40 mesh stainless steel with 10 mesh reinforcement
- Body and cap
- CF8M cast · 304L cap
- Spare (screen)
- F-L
- Strainer hydraulic test
- 2,175 psig (150 barg)
- Drain valve
- Optional (recommended up to 20 barg)
- Warranty
- 15 years, same as the trap