March 27, 1998 

Contact Matthew Mullen at: (800) 398-2493

For Immediate Release:

Spence Engineering Company, Inc., Walden, New York, is pleased to announce the addition of a new inverted bucket steam trap to their comprehensive line of steam specialty products. The new Dura-Flo Inverted Bucket Steam Traps feature a unique, reusable TeflonŽ body gasket and working parts that lift out of the top for quick inspection and maintenance .

Dura-Flo Steam Traps have all stainless steel internal components including a stainless steel bucket that minimizes the effects of water hammer. Critical valve and seat components are located at the top to reduce dirt and scale buildup. They are available in both horizontal and vertical models in ten body sizes and are ideal for use on steam lines, process equipment, steam cookers, steam heated vats, pressing machinery, unit heaters, oil preheaters, rotating drum dryers, converters and coils.

Spence Engineering Company, Inc. is a manufacturer of pressure and temperature control valves, steam traps, control valves and safety and relief valves. Spence Engineering is a division of Watts Industries, a NYSE company