Steam & Energy

Armstrong AIC / AIC-FH

Float & Thermostatic Steam Trap

A robust float-and-thermostatic steam-trap family for continuous condensate drainage and rapid venting of air and non-condensable gases.

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Armstrong AIC / AIC-FH Float & Thermostatic Steam Trap
Armstrong · AIC / AIC-FH
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Overview

AIC and AIC-FH float-and-thermostatic traps discharge condensate continuously while venting air and non-condensable gases. Hardened stainless-steel internals and multiple body configurations support demanding heat-transfer and steam-main duties.

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Key characteristics

  1. 01Differential pressure up to 3.2 MPa
  2. 02Capacity up to 28,000 kg/h
  3. 03Hardened stainless-steel internals
  4. 04Horizontal or vertical configurations
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Technical specifications

Operating principle
Float and thermostatic steam trap
Nominal sizes
DN15 to DN50
Maximum differential pressure
Up to 3.2 MPa, model dependent
Maximum capacity
Up to 28,000 kg/h, model and differential dependent
Temperature capability
Up to 300 °C, configuration dependent
Connections
BSPT, NPT and flanged configurations
Installation
DN15–25: horizontal; DN40–50: horizontal or vertical configurations
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Applications

  • Heat exchangers
  • Steam mains
  • Drying equipment
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Selection notes

  1. 01

    Provide steam pressure, back pressure and maximum condensate load for sizing.

  2. 02

    Confirm connection standard, flow direction and available installation envelope.

  3. 03

    Allow a suitable safety factor for start-up load and non-condensable gas removal.