CA44 and CA44S

Carbon Steel
Air and Gas Traps Flanged DN15 to DN25

Description

The CA44 is a carbon steel bodied ball float air and gas trap having stainless steel working internals.
It is available with a soft valve cone given designation CA44 or with a metal valve cone given designation CA44S both having horizontal flanged connections.
The cover is drilled and tapped ½” BSP as standard for the purpose of fitting a balance line, alternatively it can be drilled ½” NPT on request and must be specified when placing your order.
The body and cover castings are produced by a TÜV approved foundry.
The trap is supplied with integrally flanged connections and can be maintained without disturbing the pipework.

Available options

CA44 – Having a soft valve cone
CA44S – Having a metal valve cone

CA44 and CA44S

Operating media

The CA44 and CA44S are designed for use on air or gases within PED group 2.
Note: The CA44 and CA44S are not suitable for use on PED group 1 liquids or gases.

Optional extras

The bottom of the cover can be drilled and tapped ½” BSP or NPT for the purpose of fitting a drain cock if requested at the
point of order.

Standards

This product fully complies with the requirements of the EU Pressure Equipment Directive/UK Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations and carries the mark when so required.

Certification

This product is available with a manufacturer’s Typical Test Report and certification to EN 10204 3.1.
Note: All certification/inspection requirements must be stated at the time of order placement.

Sizes and pipe connections

CA44 DN15 and DN20
CA44S DN15, DN20 and DN25
Standard flanges are EN 1092 PN40 with face-to-face dimensions in accordance with EN 26554 (Series 1), ASME B 16.5 Class 150, ASME B 16.5 Class 300 and JIS/KS 20 are also available with face-to-face dimensions in accordance with EN 26554 (Series 1).
On request ASME B 16.5 Class 150, ASME B 16.5 Class 300 flanges with drilled and tapped bolt holes with face-to-face dimensions in accordance with EN 26554 (Series 1).
PN and JIS/KS flanges will be provided with BSP balance line and ASME flanges with an NPT balance line.
ASME/JIS/KS flanges are supplied with tapped holes to receive flange bolts. ASME flanges have UNC threads and JIS/KS have metric threads.

Materials

CA44 and CA44S

No.	Part	Material
1	Body	DN15 to DN20	Carbon steel	1.0619+N/WCB
1	Body	DN25	Carbon steel	1.0619+N/WCB
2	Cover studs	Steel	DN 17240 21 Cr Mo V57
2	Cover nuts	Steel	EN 10269 25 Cr Mo 4
3	Cover gasket	Reinforced exfoliated graphite
4	Cover	DN15 to DN20	Carbon steel	1.0619+N/WCB
4	Cover	DN25	Carbon steel	1.0619+N/WCB
5	Valve seat	Stainless steel	BS 970 431 S29
6	Valve seat gasket	Stainless steel	BS 1449 304 S11
7	Pivot frame assembly and set screws	Stainless steel	BS 4183 18/8
8	Ball float and lever	Stainless steel	BS 1449 304 S16
9	Valve cone	CA44 Synthetic rubber	Viton
9	Valve cone	CA44S (permanently attached to the ball float and lever)	Stainless steel
14	Support frame	Stainless steel		BS 1449 304 S16
15	Pivot frame	Stainless steel		BS 1449 304 S16
16	Pivot	Stainless steel
17	Erosion deflector	Stainless steel		BS 970 431 S29