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GEM® Condensate Return System

	Thermal Energy is the exclusive provider of the GEM® Condensate Return System in Canada and key U.S. markets. GEM® steam traps have been certified by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.

Steam systems were the backbone of the industrial revolution, and continue to drive our world more than 100 years later.

The GEM® Condensate Return System featuring GEM® Steam Traps

• The most reliable and efficient steam traps ever made
• The ultimate in reliability and productivity
• The permanent steam trapping solution
• 10% to 30% permanent energy savings
• Backed by a 10 year No-Fail Performance Guarantee

Today’s steam users are facing big, new challenges:

• Ever-rising production targets
• Escalating fuel costs
• Shrinking margins and global price pressures
• Emission limits and regulations
• Growing maintenance costs
• Low steam trap reliability and high failure rates

Out with the old – in with the new

The job of a steam trap is to trap, or hold, steam within the steam system while draining condensate out of it.

It sounds simple.

In the past, only mechanical traps were available to tackle this task. These traps with large orifices, various bucket and float valve mechanisms – have varying degrees of success. But in time, all these moving parts fail.

Simply – Excellence in steam

The GEM traps difference

GEM Traps have a revolutionary venturi orifice design, which enables them to perform the job of a steam trap without the need for moving parts. This means that GEM Traps will not wear out and fail.

As the GEM traps used in the GEM Condensate Return System cannot jam open and have
no moving parts, they all come with a TEN YEAR PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, and typically out last the systems they serve.

We are committed to giving our customers what they want, simple and reliable steam traps which do not cost the earth to use and maintain. We don’t rely on profits from spare parts and replacements.

ADVANTAGES

Increased Production

• No moving parts = No trap failure = minimal downtime
• Faster warm-up = quicker batch times t1 > t2
• No back pressure from failed traps
• Less thermal shock = Increase plant durability

More Control & Heat Output

• No trap valves opening and closing, altering exchanger output independently of control valve
• Constant, rather than intermittent drainage also gives increased exchanger output from thinner condensate film (t1 >t2) and smaller condensate pipework

Permanent Energy Savings

• Users typically benefit from 10% to 30% permanent energy savings

Short Paybacks

• Typically under 2 years and usually between one month and a year

Elimination Of Waterhammer And Enhanced Safety

• No parts or valves to fail closed and cause water hammer, condensate back-up or explosions

Ultimate Reliability

• No moving parts = No failure
• Cannot freeze, solid stainless steel
• No ‘Wire draw’/wear of orifice – Hence guarantee

Minimal Maintenance

• No spares required
• No kits to fit
• No endless trap surveys or test equipment and devices required
• Simple periodic cleaning of strainer and easy-to-clean bodies

Superior Product And Service

• Full range of traps available ex-stock
• Full traceability – Each trap has a serial No./Batch No
• Compact size – Less heat loss and space requirements
• Flexible orientation
• Tailor made insulation bags – GEM Traps do not need to loose heat to operate
• Free exchange of trap bodies part of standard support, until optimum performance is achieved. We can even tune the performance of GEM Traps to your requirements.

We are committed to giving our customers what they want, simple and reliable steam traps which do not cost the earth to use and maintain. We don't rely on profits from spare parts and replacements.