Bulletin 178

SH-1500 Series Superheat Traps

Bimetallic Steam Traps for Superheat Conditions
Armstrong’s SH-1500 Series Bimetallic Steam Trap for
superheat or low load conditions, is the ideal trap for
applications where other trap styles are not suitable
for long life.

Advantages:
• Compact
• Lightweight
• High temperature capabilities
• Long service life on superheat
• Easy in-line repairability
• Fail open design
• Resists water hammer
• Multiple pipe sizes & connections available
• Integral strainer
• Large start-up capacity
• Quiet discharge
• Forgiving of piping errors

The Armstrong SH-1500 series bimetallic trap also has the

ability to handle the large start-up loads associated with
superheat applications. The unique bimetallic element How to order:
allows for tight shut-off before superheat reaches the trap Specify:
thus preventing steam loss. The SH-1500 series utilizes a • Model number
titanium valve and seat to ensure extremely long service life • Size and type of pipe connection. When flanges are
in the harsh environment of superheated steam systems. • required, specify type of flange in detail.

Specifications:
The steam trap shall be an Armstrong bimetallic style. The
trap shall be investment cast chrome-moly steel (Model
SH-1500) with integral stainless steel strainer, in-line
repairable. The mechanism shall consist of a stacked
nickel-chrome bimetal operator, with titanium valve and
seat. The steam trap shall be capable of operation on low
load and superheat applications throughout its pressure/
temperature range.

Maximum Operating Conditions:

Maximum allowable pressure (vessel design)
1800 psig @ 1050°F (124 bar @ 500°C)

Maximum operating pressure

1800 psig (124 bar)

Suggested minimum operating pressure

600 psig (41 bar)

Connections:
Socketweld, Buttweld and Flanged

Materials:
Body and cap: ASTM 217 Gr. C12A
Valve and seat: Titanium
Elements: Ni-Cr and stainless steel
Strainer: Stainless steel screen

Armstrong Steam and Condensate Group, 816 Maple Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093 – USA Phone: (269) 273-1415 Fax: (269) 278-6555
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 SH-1500 Series Superheat Traps
Bimetallic Steam Traps for Superheat Conditions
SH-1500 Series Superheat Steam Traps
SH-1500
SH-1500
Model
in mm
Pipe Connections 3/4”, 1” 20, 25
“A” Height 5 127
“B” Face-to-Face 6-1/4 158
D
“C”
L C to Top 3-13/16 97
“D” Width 4-7/8 124
* “E” 12 305
* “F” 6-3/8 162
Weight, lb (kg) 15 (6.8)
* Dimensions “E” and “F” are for 3/4” connection, Class 1500 Flanged. Consult
factory for dimensions of models with other connection sizes and/or flanges.
C
A

3000
2500
Pressure (psig)

2000
B
1500
1000
500
0
1000
1050
1100
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
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950

SH-1500 Flanged
Temperature (F)
E

10000
Capacity, lb/hr

100 F
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1500
Pressure, psig

Armstrong Steam and Condensate Group, 816 Maple Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093 – USA Phone: (269) 273-1415 Fax: (269) 278-6555
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