Watson McDaniel FSM Manifold

The Watson McDaniel FSM Manifolds are used for steam distribution to the
tracing system and for condensate collection. Typically used in chemical plants, petrochemical plants, textile industries, rubber plants and general industry. Manifolding your distribution and condensate collection system not only cuts down on installation and maintenance time, but also provides freeze protection.

DESCRIPTION
The FSM Manifold has a sealing system that utilizes an austenitic stainless steel piston that slides into two rings, one upper made of reinforced graphite, and one lower made of graphite interposed with thin stainless steel plates. The sealing surface is the surface of the piston. By tightening the bonnet nuts that are on the spring washers, a constant load on the upper ring is obtained, securing a tight seal to atmosphere. The same load, through the upper ring and the lantern, is applied to the lower ring that by expanding toward the body wall and toward the surface of the piston when the valve is in the closed position, ensures a perfect seal of the valve against the flow of the fluid.

FEATURES
* Compact design saves valuable plant space
* Available in 4, 6, 8 & 12 branch designs
* Available with preassembled steam trap stations
* Standard designs or custom built manifolds available
* Provides freeze protection
* Cuts down on installation and maintenance time
* On FSM Model valve bonnets are long neck type to allow for installation of insulation, keeping temperatures low

MATERIALS
Body Forged Steel, A105
Hand Wheel Sheet Metal
Bonnet Forged Steel, A105
Valve ring above Graphite
Valve ring below Graphite/Stainless Steel
Piston Stainless Steel, A304