Issue Date: 3/ 03

GESTRA Steam Traps Product Range Group A1

BK 28
BK 29

Thermostatic/thermodynamic steam traps with

corrosion-resistant regulator unaffected by waterhammer.
Integral strainer and non-return valve action.
Automatic deaeration.
Installation in any position.

Space required
for opening trap

Duo Steam Traps BK 28, BK 29

PN 100, PN 160
DN 15 25 mm (" 1")

110

80 mm

Asbestos-free cover gasket (graphite/CrNi).

59
855

27
390

TMA (Maximum
allowable pressure)

495
922

530
986

[C]
[F]

465
870

PMX (Maximum
differential
pressure
(Inlet pressure
minus
outlet pressure)

115

PMA (Maximum
[barg]
85
allowable pressure) [psig] 1230

92

Pressure / Temperature Rating

BK 28 15 Mo 3

85 bar (1230 psi)

Pressure / Temperature Rating

BK 29 13 CrMo 4 4
PMA (Maximum
[barg] 110
allowable pressure) [psig] 1595

60
870

TMA (Maximum
allowable pressure)

530 550
986 1022

[C]
[F]

500
932

PMX (Maximum
differential
pressure
(Inlet pressure
minus
outlet pressure)

38*)
550

160

Pressure / Temperature Rating

BK 28

Pressure / Temperature Rating

BK 29

260

260

200

200

100

100

110 bar (1600 psi)

*) 38 bar for butt-weld ends

35 bar for flanged ends (DIN)

Cover bolts

BK 28
BK 29

24 CrMo 5 (1.7258)
21 CrMo V 4 7 (1.7709)

Nuts

BK 28
BK 29

C 35 (1.0501)
24 CrMo 5 (1.7258)

Temperature
feeler
Other internals

Corrosion-resistant
Duo stainless steel
Stainless steel

Sealing surfaces

Wear-resistant
titanium alloy

Connections
Butt-weld ends (see table).
Flanges:
BK 28: DIN 2637 (BS 4504) form E (PN 100).
BK 29: DIN 2638 (BS 4504) form E (PN 160).
Socket-weld ends: DIN 3239-R5
ASTM design on request.

0
100
t in C

200

300

400

500 560

Butt-weld ends according to DIN 3239

-2 R 3 (PN 100) / R 4 (PN 160)
edge form according to DIN 2559,
characteristic 22
DIN
[mm]
[in]
15 (R 4)

d3

d2

17.0

22

21.3 x 2.0 12.5

20*)

21.5

28

26.9 x 2.6

15

25

1 (R 3)

28.5

34

33.7 x 2.6

18

25

1 (R 4)

27.0

34

33.7 x 3.2

18

for pipe

0
100
t in C

200

300

500 560

400

*) not covered by above standard

30

shown DN 15 mm

d2

15 Mo 3 (1.5415)
13 CrMo 4 4 (1.7335)

d3

BK 28
BK 29

p in bar

Body

p in bar

DIN
reference

Materials

Duo Steam Traps

BK 28, BK 29
PN 100, PN 160,
DN 15 25 mm (" 1")
Capacity Chart
The chart shows the maximum capacities for hot
and cold condensate discharge at factory setting
(steam-tight closure).
Curve 1
Hot condensate capacities
Curve 2
Cold condensate capacities

When ordering please state:

Steam pressure, steam temperature, back
pressure, quantity of condensate to be discharged, connections, size, position of the trap
and details of application.
The following test certificates can be issued on
request, at extra cost:
in accordance with EN 10204-3.1 A, 3.1 B and
3.1 C.
All inspection requirements have to be stated
with the order. After supply of the equipment certification cannot be established. For tests and
inspection charges please consult us.
Supply in accordance with our general terms of
business.

GESTRA GmbH
Postfach 10 54 60, D-28054 Bremen
Mnchener Str. 77, D-28215 Bremen
Telefon +49 (0) 421 35 03 - 0, Telefax +49 (0) 421 35 03 - 393
E-Mail gestra.gmbh@flowserve.com, Internet www.gestra.de

810132-01/303c 1979 GESTRA GmbH BREMEN Printed in Germany

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4.3

Spare Parts
4.2

Item No. Designation

2

Order No.
BK 28 BK 29

Regulator
complete

370281 370281

4.2

Cover gasket
graphite/CrNi

086519 372095

4.3

Strainer

096701 096701