Gestra steam traps – Reliable condensate drainage for steam systems

Wherever steam is used in an industrial setting, condensate management is essential – otherwise, everything can come to a standhold quickly. Gestra steam traps ensure that condensate doesn't accumulate but is discharged cleanly and in a controlled manner. Every time steam cools, condensate forms. If this remains in the system too long, not only does performance suffer, but safety can also become an issue.

Gestra has stood for quality in steam technology for years. In chemicals, energy supply, or food production – wherever reliability in technology is crucial, these steam traps are in use.

Gestra BK Series – Built to Withstand Harsh Conditions

The BK15 and BK45 steam traps are built for real stress, especially when dealing with superheated steam. Sturdily constructed with stainless steel internals, they handle quite a lot:

• Automatic air venting ensures smooth startup from the beginning.
• Handles any installation orientation – completely flexible.
• Staged nozzle and built-in check function prevent backflow.
• Easy maintenance without full disassembly – saves time and hassle.
• Good sealing thanks to a metallic bottom bush.

Whether batch or continuous operation, high steam pressure or load changes – the BK series stays on task and runs stably.

Gestra MK Series – For Fluctuating Pressure Conditions

The Gestra MK45 steam trap excels when differential pressure is low or constantly changing. A U-control diaphragm effectively extracts heat from the condensate – saving energy and making operation more efficient. And because the trap is insensitive to backpressure, it remains reliable even under varying conditions.

• Tandem shut-off is suitable for smaller condensate loads.
• Automatic air venting speeds up warm-up.
• Stainless steel internals prevent corrosion.
• Can be flexibly installed in any orientation.

The MK series allows for fine adjustment. This pays off especially where hot water circulates extensively but differential pressure is low – for example, in heat exchangers or recovery systems.

Gestra UNA Series – Float Technology for Constant Drainage

The UNA series relies on the classic float mechanism. Depending on the condensate level, the trap opens or closes automatically – without any control system or external energy. Ideal where consistent drainage is key:

• Reliable even at high temperatures and pressures.
• Minimal steam loss, making it highly energy-efficient.
• Automatic operation, no control required.
• Easy to maintain and long-lasting.
• Suitable for use in chemicals, energy, petrochemicals, and the food industry.

For operations that prefer to run continuously without interruption, the UNA series is a genuinely solid solution.