TVS 4000 Series Stainless Steel Trap Valve Station

Steam Tracing Equipment

Steam Trapping and
Integral piston style
inlet and outlet
isolation valves

Armstrong connector adaptable

to inverted bucket, disc,
thermostatic, thermostatic
wafer, bimetallic, and float
and thermostatic steam traps.
Any other manufacturer’s
2-bolt steam trap can also
be applied to Armstrong’s
TVS 4000 connector.

Connection flexibility
(SW, NPT, BST options)

3-year guarantee

Test valve used to test and

evaluate trap operation

Strainer blowdown valve

Description Features
Same principle. Different package with two piston-style isolation valves, • Reduced costs. TVS saves on these fronts: reduced leak points, installation
test valve and integral stainless steel strainer with blowdown valve. and maintenance time.
What you’ll find new are all the benefits of a piston valve integrated into
the same space-saving package. • A full range of features. TVS has test and strainer blowdown valves. When
installed with Armstrong Model 2011 and 2022 steam traps, it will also
accommodate the Armstrong pop drain as well as AIM® and SteamEye®—
Maximum Operating Conditions remote steam trap monitoring and testing devices.
Maximum allowable pressure:
830 psig (57.2 barg) @ 800⁰F (427⁰C) • Reduced design time. Permits combining products with exact
face-to-face dimensions.
Materials—TVS 4000 Connector • Three-year guarantee. The TVS 4000 is guaranteed for three years.
Connector: ASTM A351 Gr. CF8M
Strainer screen: Stainless steel
• Easy, in-line repairability with maximum safety. TVS allows isolation
Test valve: Stainless steel
at point of service with upstream/downstream depressurization.
Blowdown valve: Stainless steel
• Installation versatility. The connector design makes the TVS adaptable
Isolation Valve Components to any manufacturer’s 2-bolt steam trap and piping configuration.
All wetted parts: Stainless steel
Valve sealing rings: Graphite and stainless steel • Simplified trap testing. TVS enhances your capability to check trap
Handwheel: Ductile iron or CF8M operation and offers a built-in method to block and bleed traps.

Weight
6-1/2 lb (2.9 kg)

How to Order
Model Connection Type of Connection Inlet/Outlet Flow Direction Trap Type
TVS 4000 1/2" NPT R = Right to Left Inverted Bucket
3/4" SW L = Left to Right Disc
BSPT Thermostatic wafer
Flanged* Bimetallic
Float and Thermostatic

*Consult factory. U.S. Patent 6,467,503

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 TVS 4000 Series Stainless Steel Trap Valve Station
For Pressures to 830 psig (57.2 barg)...Capacities to 1 300 lb/hr (590 kg/hr) (Using 2000 Series Inverted Bucket Steam Traps)
Steam Tracing Equipment

F E
J
Steam Trapping and

Optional Upstream
Blowdown Port
G

B
H
Test
D Valve

C A Test Port
Connection

Model TVS 4000 With Model TVS 4000 Model TVS 4000 Test Valve Strainer
2000 Series SS Trap With 2000 Series With 2000 Series SS Used to test and Blowdown Valve
Front View SS Trap Trap evaluate trap
Side View Bottom View operation

Same principle. Different package with two piston-style isolation valves,

test valve and integral stainless steel strainer with blowdown valve. Now
Isolation Valve Components
Handwheel: Ductile iron or CF8M
the energy-saving performance and reliability of the inverted bucket steam
Nut: Stainless steel
trap are available in a versatile new package. You’ll still enjoy all the familiar
Stem, washers: Stainless steel
benefits. And the same efficient condensate drainage from virtually every kind
Bonnet: ASTM A351 Gr. CF8M
of steam-using equipment. What you’ll find new are all the benefits of a piston
Bonnet, bolts: DIN 933, Gr. A2 Class 70 per DIN 267
valve integrated into the same space-saving package.
Valve plug: Stainless steel
Disc springs: Stainless steel
Materials—TVS 4000 Connector Valve sealing rings:
Lantern bushing:
Graphite and stainless steel
Stainless steel
Connector: ASTM A351 Gr. CF8M
Strainer screen: Stainless steel Valve washers: Stainless steel
Screen retainer: Stainless steel
Gasket:
Retainer unit:
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Materials—Series 2000 Traps
Body: ASTM A240 Gr. 304L
Test valve: Stainless steel
Blowdown valve: Stainless steel Internals: All stainless steel—304
Valve and seat: Stainless steel—17-4PH

TVS 4000 Series With 2000 Series Inverted Bucket Steam Trap
Model No. 2010 2011 2022
in mm in mm in mm
Pipe Connections
3/8, 1/2, 3/4 10, 15, 20 1/2, 3/4 15, 20 1/2, 3/4 15, 20
“A” Trap Diameter 2-11/16 68 2-11/16 68 3-7/8 98
“B” Height (Valve Open) 8 203 10-1/2 268 12-1/2 318
“C” Face to Face 4-3/4 120 4-3/4 120 4-3/4 120
“D” Connection CL to Bottom 4-3/4 120 6 154 8 203
“E” Connection CL to Outside of Trap 4-1/2 114 4-13/16 122 5-7/8 149
“F” Connection CL to Front of Handwheel (Valve Open) 3-1/2 89 3-7/8 98 3-7/8 98
“G” Connection CL to Top of Handwheel (Valve Open) 3-1/4 83 4-1/2 114 4-1/2 114
“H” Connection CL to Bottom of Connector 1-7/8 47 3-1/4 83 3-1/4 83
“J” Width Across Handwheels (Valve Open) 9-1/4 235 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222
Test Port Connection 1/4 NPT 6 1/4 NPT 6 1/4 NPT 6
Weight lb (kg) 9 4 9-1/2 4.3 12 5.4
Maximum Operating Pressure (Trap) 200 psig (14 barg) 400 psig (28 barg) 650 psig (45 barg)
830 psig (57.2 barg) @ 800⁰F (427⁰C)
Maximum Operating Conditions (Connector)
1400 psig (96.5 barg) @ 100⁰F (38⁰C)
650 psig @ 600°F
Maximum Allowable Pressure (Trap) 400 psig (28 barg) @ 750°F (399°C)
(45 barg @ 315°C)

U.S. Patent 6,467,503

Designs, materials, weights and performance ratings are approximate and subject to change without notice. Visit armstronginternational.com for up-to-date information.
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