Condensate drain

Condensate drain - Reliable steam drainage for your compressed air system

In a compressed air system, it is crucial to continuously remove the condensate produced in order to ensure trouble-free operation. This task is performed by the condensate drain, also known as a "steam trap" or condensomat. In our range you will find a wide selection of different condensate drains, their design and intended use.

Definition and mode of operation

Condensate drains are used in conjunction with compressed air treatment devices. After compression, the removal of condensate is one of the first work steps. Condensate forms where compressed air cools down - this inevitably happens due to physical laws. This can be seen on the surface of the container in the form of droplets, while liquid collects at the bottom of the container. The use of a condensate drain allows you to drain the condensate automatically, eliminating the need for manual removal.

There are two common operating modes: automatic drainage according to the level indicator and time-controlled drainage. With level measurement, the condensate is drained before it reaches a critical level in order to avoid efficiency losses. With tactical drainage, drainage takes place at set intervals, regardless of the fill level.

Necessity of a condensate drain

A steam trap increases the efficiency of your system, as excessive condensate can have a negative impact on operating efficiency. The trap should be able to drain condensate reliably and regularly even under demanding conditions, ideally without significant pressure losses.

Types of steam traps

Steam traps are assigned to different types due to their specific areas of application and requirements:

• Mechanical steam traps: These include inverted bucket floats, free floats and floats with a lever mechanism. They utilize the different densities of air, steam and liquid condensate.
• Thermodynamic steam traps: These models, which work with pistons or valve plates, react flexibly to the flow and slow flow of the condensate - even at higher steam velocities.
• Thermal steam traps: Devices of this type, such as bimetallic models or those with integrated capsules, utilize the temperature differences between steam and condensate.

We would be happy to advise you as an expert on which of our steam traps is best suited to your system. If you already have a preferred model, you can order it directly online now!