Steam Jacketed Backpressure Regulators

High-Viscosity Pressure Control | Engineered & Assembled by Inacom Instruments

Maintain Process Integrity with the Inacom Steam Heated Backpressure Solution The Inacom Steam Jacketed Backpressure Regulator is a premier, custom-engineered solution specifically developed for high-viscosity pressure control in demanding international process environments.

Where standard regulators fail due to media cooling or solidification, our design ensures a constant thermal environment. By integrating a high-performance GO Regulator® or Swagelok® core into a proprietary, high-grade stainless steel steam jacket, we provide a system that eliminates condensation, crystallization, and product fouling.

Technical Features & Inacom Engineering

Unlike standard off-the-shelf components, the Inacom Steam Jacketed Regulator is an in-house engineered assembly designed for long-term reliability in EPC and OEM projects worldwide.

• Stainless Steel Jacket Construction: The heating jacket is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance and durability in harsh environments.
• Proprietary Steam Jacket Design: Fully encapsulated housing for uniform heat distribution across the entire regulator body.
• High-Viscosity Optimization: Specifically ported to handle non-Newtonian fluids and high-solid content.
• Modular Architecture: Easy maintenance and fast exchange of internal regulator components
• Universal Compatibility: Seamless integration with GO Regulator or Swagelok backpressure technology.

How it Works: Superior Thermal Uniformity

The Inacom Steam Jacketed Regulator is engineered for maximum heat transfer efficiency. Unlike traditional heat-tracing or external blankets that often leave “cold spots,” our system utilizes a fully integrated Stainless Steel heating jacket.

Saturated steam is introduced through a dedicated inlet and circulates throughout the entire jacket, enveloping the regulator body. This ensures the backpressure regulator is heated as a single, uniform thermal block. By maintaining the process media at a consistent temperature from the inlet to the outlet, the risk of product solidification or crystallization on the valve seat is eliminated, ensuring a stable and repeatable pressure setpoint.

Key Technical Advantages

• Elimination of Cold Spots: The full-jacketed design ensures 360-degree thermal coverage, preventing local temperature drops that cause product build-up.
• Rapid Thermal Response: Direct steam-to-body contact allows for faster heat-up times compared to convective or radiant heating methods.
• High-Durability Construction: The entire jacket is manufactured from high-grade Stainless Steel, providing excellent resistance to corrosion and industrial cleaning agents.
• Process Stability: By maintaining fluids in their optimal liquid state, the system prevents erratic pressure spikes caused by fouling or partial blockages.
• Reduced Maintenance: Prevents the “gumming up” of internal components, significantly extending the service life of diaphragms and seals.
• Zero-Leak Path Design: The steam circuit is completely isolated from the process media, ensuring no cross-contamination.

Reliable Pressure Control for Viscous and Polymerizing Fluids

In processes involving resins, polymer melts, or heavy hydrocarbons, pressure instability is often a symptom of temperature loss. Even a slight drop can lead to product build-up or total blockage of the valve seat.

The Inacom solution functions as a high-precision steam-traced backpressure regulator. By keeping all wetted parts above the critical fluid temperature, we ensure stable, repeatable pressure control and maximum uptime.

Target Media & Applications:

• Backpressure regulator for resins and adhesives
• Polymer melt pressure control (PET, PA, etc.)
• Waxes, paraffins, and heavy syrups
• Bitumen and heavy hydrocarbons
• Specialty chemicals prone to polymerization
• Chemical recycling (Pyrolysis oil and recycled streams)

Custom Engineering by Inacom Instruments

Inacom Instruments specializes in bridging the gap between standard instrumentation and complex process requirements. By combining world-class regulator technology with our specialized thermal engineering and robust stainless steel constructions, we support global industries in optimizing their most challenging pressure loops.