Abstract: In the presence of a defect in the insulation cover of known probes, liquid medium can leak from the container into the interior space of the housing of the probe, and from there into the surrounding environment, and endanger or even injure persons present there. The probe housing has an interior space with two chambers. The first chamber, which is close to the container, is capable of withstanding the pressure prevailing in the container. A passage opening present between the first chamber and the second chamber for the sensor electrode, or for its electrical conductor, is closed by a movable closing part or a stationary closing element. In the event of leakage through the insulation cover, the pressure would be transmitted from the container into the first chamber, but could not propagate from there into the second chamber and on from there.

Abstract: Method of testing the functionality of condensate dischargers. Any ultrasonic vibrations present in the condensate discharger are picked up with an ultrasonic vibration sensor and transformed into an electric output signal. The latter is compared in an evaluation unit with stored data. A test result is then formed based on predetermined decision criteria. The test is carried out over a predetermined test duration, within which instantaneous values of the ultrasonic vibrations are picked up at predetermined times and, if need be, smoothed. The test result is based on the instantaneous values.

Abstract: A probe for monitoring a liquid level has a one-piece insulation sheath extended within the probe casing and positioned far beyond the end of a contact pressure spring that is removed from the liquid. This contact pressure spring has an associated spring abutment formed by either a sleeve or a cap surrounding the insulation sheath. In the probe casing, lengthy sections of insulation are present such that functional interferences are avoided. The probe casing has large-dimensioned ventilation apertures for preventing moisture films.

Abstract: A condensate drain has a short housing and contains a monitor device which avoids incorrect signals. A testing chamber is located in the housing, laterally adjacent to an entry channel, and therefore upstream of the drain device in the flow direction. A pipe forms the partition in the testing chamber. The condensate drain can be used in all instances where monitoring of its correct operation is required.

Abstract: There is provided an electromotive drive for a control element, the overall drive is without self-inhibition, for which purpose its screw transmission has rolling elements in the thread, and the drive motor is a rotating field magnet. Provision is made for a freewheel clutch disposed between the drive motor and the screw transmission. A non-inhibiting reduction gear may be arranged between the freewheel clutch and the drive motor.

Abstract: There is provided a thermally controlled valve having a valve seat, a closure valve associated therewith, an expansion capsule containing an evaporation medium which actuates the closure valve by a stroke displaceable wall part, and a snap spring biasing the closure in the opening direction and arranged so that in the closed position of the valve, the spring occupies a position of stroke lying in the range of stroke between the force maximum and the force minimum of its force stroke characteristic.

Abstract: A thermally controlled valve is provided having a valve seat, a closure valve cooperating with the valve seat, a diaphragm capsule, a plate spring, and an abutment supporting the plate spring along its outer edge. The diaphragm capsule includes a rigid wall part and a diaphragm component actuating the closure valve, the wall part and the diaphragm component being joined with each other along their outer edges and forming a reservoir therebetween for an evaporation medium. The plate spring rests against the face side of the diaphragm component which is averted from the wall part of the diaphragm capsule, and the inner edge of the plate spring engages the closure valve so as to act thereon in the opening direction.

Abstract: There is provided a steam trap having a first valve seat and cooperating closure valve, and an associated control device. A second valve seat and cooperating closure valve are disposed downstream of the first valve seat. An actuating element influenced by the inlet pressure is provided for the second closure valve, which, furthermore, is acted upon by an opening biasing force of a certain magnitude.

Abstract: A check valve is provided having a valve casing, at least one pivotable closure element and at least one movable control element connected with an operating rod which cooperates with said closure element. The operating rod extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the valve casing and motion-translating coupling means are arranged between the operating rod and the closure element.

Abstract: There is provided a steam trap having a thermal control element arranged on the high-pressure side containing an expanding medium and a shut-off unit closing in the direction of flow. The shut-off unit includes two closure members and two valve seats forming two series-connected, independent sealing units, which are opened or closed one after the other in series fashion by the control element so as to reduce wear of the shut-off unit. The two sealing units are arranged in a single assembly which is coupled to the control element for ease of installation.