SOFT53

Single Orifice Float Trap (with SLR / TV)

Description DN15/20/25
The Forbes Marshall Single Orifice Float Trap SOFT53 is a
condensate drain trap of cast steel body, cover and stainless
steel internals.

Sizes and Pipe Connections 9

5
DN 15, 20, 25, 40 and 50
4
Screwed BSPT / NPT / BSP Socket weldable to ANSI B 16.11 11
1
Flanged ANSI B 16.5 class 150, 300, 600 12 13

BS Table H, J, K, R; PN 10, 16, 25 and 40

Note
1) Available with IBR certificate
2) DN15 Class150 / PN Flanged Versions are available only
with weld on flanges.
3) Flange thickness is common for all Flange ratings as shown 15 14
10
in dimensional details.
8
Available Types
SOFT53 with built in Thermostatic Air Vent (TV) 6 7

SOFT53 with built in Steam Lock Release (SLR) 2 3

Limiting Conditions DN 40 / 50
PMA Maximum allowable pressure 32 bar g @ 425ºC
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 425ºC
PMO Maximum operating pressure 32 bar g
TMO Maximum operating temperature 300ºC @ 32 bar g
Minimum operating temperature 0ºC
DPMX Maximum Differential pressure 1
14
SOFT53-4.5 4.5 bar g 4
13 12 11
SOFT53-10 10 bar g 9
5

SOFT53-14 14 bar g 10

SOFT53-21 21 bar g
SOFT53-32 32 bar g
Cold hydraulic test pressure 48 bar g

Operating range 3
A C
425
400
2
Temperature °C

300
285 8
7
200 A-B
Steam Flanged #150.
100 saturation How to Order
curve C-D
Example DN 25 Single Orifice Float Trap, SOFT53 -
B D Flanged #300.
0 4.5 bar g, TV, screwed BSPT
0 10 20 30 32
Pressure bar g
This product must not be used in this region.
This product should not be used in this region as
damage to the internals may occur.

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Capacity Chart

20000

ar g
21b DN50
14/ 32 bar g
10000 50
DN
9000
8000
g
7000
.5 bar DN40
6000 504 40
DN DN bar g 32 bar g
5000 21
4000 ar g
1 0b
50
3000 DN g
.5 bar
4 04
DN
2000

g
0 bar
4 01
DN ar g
1000 21b
25 DN25
900 b ar g DN
4.5 32 bar g
800 25
DN
Condensate (kg/hr)

700
600 g
0 bar
500 2 51
DN g
400 4 bar g
2 51 .5 bar
300 DN 2 04
DN
nd
5a
DN
1 ar g
1 0b
200 20
DN
A ND
15 g
DN 4 bar
2 01
D DN
100 AN
15
90 DN
80
70 g
1 bar
60 2 02
50 D DN
AN ar g
15 2b
40 DN 3
N 20
N DD
30 1 5A
DN

20

0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.7 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 32

Differential pressure bar g (x 100 = kPa)

 Material (15-25) Dimensions (approx) in mm.
No. Material Standard For Screwed / Socket Weld End and CLASS 600 FLG
Part
Size (DN) A B C D E T* W (kg )
1a. Base flange Cast Steel ASTM A216
DN 20-50 Gr.WCB 15/20 230 84 84 172 120 23 10

1b. Base Screwed/SWE Forged Carbon 25 220 119 88 225 160 24 13

ASTM A105
DN 15-20 Steel 111
40 297 131 250 200 26 20
Base Screwed/SWE ASTM A216 40 (# 600) 350 131 121 250 200 29 25
1c. Cast Steel
DN 25 Gr.WCB 50 320 134 123 250 200 26 27

ASTM 50 (# 600) 335 134 127 250 200 32 31

2. Bolts Alloy Steel
A193 B7
* For screwed/socket weldable ends: T = 0 Gen Tol. ± 3
Nuts ASTM
3. Carbon Steel
15/20NB ONLY A194 2H
SS Reinforced (SOFT53 DN15/20) (SOFT53 DN25)
4. Cover Gasket Exfoliated graphite
ASTM A216
5. Cover Cast Steel
Gr. WCB

6. Valve Seat Stainless Steel ASTM A276

SS 410

7. Valve Seat Stainless Steel ASTM A240

Gasket SS 410
(SOFT53 DN40) (SOFT53 DN50)
Pivot Frame IS-1364
8. Assly. Stainless Steel SS304
Set Screws
9. Ball Float & ASTM A240
Stainless Steel
Lever SS304
10. ASTM A276
SLR Stem Stainless Steel SS316

11. Gland Packing Graphite Dimensions - (approx) in mm.

ASTM A743 All Flanged – (Except CLASS 600)

12. SLR Seat Stainless Steel
CA40
Size (DN) A B C D E T* W (kg)
SLR Seat Stainless Steel ASTM A240
13. 15/20 230 84 84 172 120 23 11
Gasket SS410
25 240 119 88 225 160 24 14
14. Support Frame Stainless Steel ASTM A240
SS304 40 297 131 111 250 200 26 26

15. Pivot Frame Stainless Steel ASTM A240 50 320 134 123 250 200 26 32
SS304
Gen.Tol.  3
* DN15 Class150 / PN Flanged Versions are available only
Installation with weld on flanges.
The arrow on the nameplate must point downwards. The arrow
on casting indicates the flow direction. (SOFT53 DN 15/20) (SOFT53 DN 25)

Servicing

I) For DN 15, 20 and 25 main valve assembly : Unscrew cover

bolts and lift off the cover. Remove complete float assembly
by undoing the two screws on the pivot frame, main valve
seat and gasket and if damaged replace with a new one. Fit
support frame and pivot frame by using two set screws but
do not fully tighten. Place the float arm and complete the (SOFT53 DN 25)
assembly by placing the pin. Now tighten the set screws.
Refit the cover.
II) For DN 40 and 50 main valve assembly : Unscrew cover
bolts and lift off the cover. Unscrew the assembly set
screws. Remove the main assembly, if damaged replace
with a new one. Refit the cover by using the cover bolts and
nuts.
 Available Spares
Material (DN 40-50)
Main Valve Assembly with Float (DN15, 20 & 25) A
No. Part Material Standard Main Valve Assembly (DN 40, 50) A+D
1. Cover Cast Steel ASTM A216 Air Vent Assembly B
Gr.WCB Steam Lock Release Unit C
2. Base Cast Steel ASTM A216 Sets of Gaskets (Pkt of 3) E
Gr.WCB Float D

3. Gasket for Base SS Reinforced

and Cover Graphite How to Order Spares
Always order spares using the description given in the column
4. Float Unit Stainless Steel ASTM A240 above, headed “Available Spares”, and stating the size and type
Assembly SS304 and differential pressure of the trap. For codes refer the user
manual.
5. Gland Packing Graphite

6. Valve Housing Stainless Steel BS 3146 Recommended Tightening Torques

Assembly ANC2
Sr.No. Part Torque (Nm)
7. Gasket for Valve SS Reinforced 1. TV seat 45 - 55
Housing Graphite 2. SLR seat 45 - 55
3. SLR body 60 - 70
8. Erosion Deflector Stainless Steel ASTM A276
4. Valve housing (studs) 15 - 20
SS 410
5. Cover bolts 70-80
9. Gland Nut Stainless Steel ASTM A743
GR. CA40
Spare Parts
10. SLR Stem Stainless Steel ASTM A276 The available spare parts are shown in heavy outline in the figure
SS316 below. Parts drawn in broken line are not available as spares.

11. SLR Seat Stainless Steel ASTM A743

GR. CA40

12. Gasket for SLR Stainless Steel ASTM A240

Seat SS 410

ASTM A193
13. Hex Bolt Alloy Steel B7

Gasket Set E
14. Hex Nut Carbon Steel ASTM A194
2H
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Main valve assembly

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