{"id":648,"date":"2026-10-02T13:17:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/producto\/liquid-injector-260\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T09:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T07:23:05","slug":"liquid-injector-260","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/product\/liquid-injector-260\/","title":{"rendered":"260 steam injector for liquids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group vf-raiz vf-pl-ficha-producto is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav class=\"wp-block-group vf-breadcrumbs vfa-aria-label--Breadcrumbs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"vf-envolt wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"vf-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u203a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/liquids-steam-injector\/\">Liquid and steam injector<\/a><span class=\"vf-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u203a<\/span><span aria-current=\"page\">260 liquid injector<\/span><\/p><\/nav><article class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp vfd-model--260 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp-hero is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp-title is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"vf-pdp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Steam injector \u00b7 Tank heating<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">260 steam injector for liquids<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp-media is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"vf-envolt wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"vf-pdp-badge\">316 stainless<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/260-700x700-1.png\" alt=\"Valfonta 260 steam injector, 316 stainless steel tube with suction holes and male thread\" class=\"wp-image-189\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"vf-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Tubular 316 stainless steel injector that heats the liquid in a tank by direct steam injection, up to 90 \u00b0C. It draws in the liquid through the holes in the tube, mixes it with the steam, and creates recirculation that evens out the temperature.<\/p><ul class=\"vf-pdp-keys wp-block-list\"><li><span>Sizes<\/span><b>DN15, DN25, and DN40<\/b><\/li><li><span>Connection<\/span><b>Male thread R \u00bd\u2033 to R 1\u00bd\u2033<\/b><\/li><li><span>Kv<\/span><b>1.5 to 13<\/b><\/li><li><span>Steam<\/span><b>up to 16 barg at 200 \u00b0C<\/b><\/li><li><span>Liquid to be heated<\/span><b>up to 90 \u00b0C<\/b><\/li><li><span>Material<\/span><b>316 stainless<\/b><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp-cta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"vf-envolt wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"vf-btn vf-btn--pri\" href=\"#solicitar\">Request a quote<\/a><a class=\"vf-btn vf-btn--sec\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/260-05-ESP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download datasheet <small>PDF<\/small><\/a><\/p><\/div><p class=\"vf-pdp-contact wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about selection? Call <a href=\"tel:+34933720888\">933 720 888<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:valfonta@valfonta.com\">valfonta@valfonta.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"vf-pdp-trust wp-block-list\"><li>Made entirely of 316 stainless steel<\/li><li>No moving parts: less noise and vibration<\/li><li>Several injectors in parallel for more capacity<\/li><li>Valfonta, Badalona, since 1962<\/li><\/ul><nav class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp-nav vfa-aria-label--Datasheet%20contents is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#aplicaciones\">Applications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#especificaciones\">Specifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#funcionamiento\">Operation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#instalacion\">Installation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#documentacion\">Documentation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparar\">Compare<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#preguntas\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#solicitar\">Request a quote<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><section id=\"aplicaciones\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp-two is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the 260 injector is used for<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>260<\/strong> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/liquids-steam-injector\/\">steam injector for liquids<\/a> used to raise the temperature of any liquid. The steam injection draws in the liquid through the holes in the tube, where it mixes with the steam until the required temperature rise is achieved.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This suction causes constant recirculation inside the tank, which ensures good mixing and a uniform temperature. We explain it in more detail in our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/blog\/steam-injector\/\">steam injector<\/a>.<\/p><ul class=\"vf-pdp-apps wp-block-list\"><li><b>Tank heating<\/b><span>Heats the tank liquid with direct steam, up to 90 \u00b0C.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Mixing and homogenization<\/b><span>Recirculation ensures good mixing and a uniform temperature.<\/span><\/li><li><b>More capacity<\/b><span>Two or more injectors in parallel, centered along the tank.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><aside class=\"wp-block-group vf-pdp-fit is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the 260 injector if\u2026<\/h3><ul class=\"vf-si wp-block-list\"><li>You need to heat the liquid in a tank with direct steam, up to 90 \u00b0C.<\/li><li>You want a compact, threaded unit made entirely of 316 stainless.<\/li><li>Your steam is between 2 and 16 barg, the range of the flow rate table.<\/li><li>You can install it horizontally at the bottom of the tank.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose another model if\u2026<\/h3><ul class=\"vf-no wp-block-list\"><li>The liquid flows through a pipe: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/product\/liquid-heater-280\/\">280 liquid heater<\/a> heats it in-line.<\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div><\/section><section id=\"especificaciones\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">260 injector technical specifications<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-tbl-wrap is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table vf-tbl\"><table><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Type<\/th><td>Tubular steam injector, with no moving parts<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Sizes<\/th><td>Figure No. 1 (DN15), No. 2 (DN25), and No. 3 (DN40)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Connection<\/th><td>R \u00bd\u2033, R 1\u2033, and R 1\u00bd\u2033 male thread<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Kv coefficient<\/th><td>1.5 (No. 1) \u00b7 8.5 (No. 2) \u00b7 13 (No. 3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Steam flow rate<\/th><td>From 45 to 290 kg\/h (No. 1), from 200 to 1,185 kg\/h (No. 2), and from 530 to 3,000 kg\/h (No. 3), with steam from 2 to 16 barg<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Pressure rating<\/th><td>PN25 body<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Maximum pressure and temperature<\/th><td>16 barg at 200 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Maximum liquid temperature<\/th><td>90 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Material<\/th><td>All 316 stainless steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Mounting<\/th><td>Horizontal, directly on the pipe; No. 1 also on the tank wall<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dimensions and Kv<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-tbl-wrap is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table vf-tbl vf-tbl--grid\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Figure no.<\/th><th scope=\"col\">1<\/th><th scope=\"col\">2<\/th><th scope=\"col\">3<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">DN<\/th><td>15<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Kv<\/th><td>1,5<\/td><td>8,5<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Connection A<\/th><td>R \u00bd\u2033<\/td><td>R 1\u2033<\/td><td>R 1\u00bd\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">B \u00b7 length (mm)<\/th><td>202<\/td><td>420<\/td><td>530<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">C (mm)<\/th><td>25<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"vf-note wp-block-paragraph\">C: dimension from the datasheet drawing.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steam flow rate by inlet pressure (kg\/h)<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-tbl-wrap is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table vf-tbl vf-tbl--grid\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Pressure (barg)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">No. 1<\/th><th scope=\"col\">No. 2<\/th><th scope=\"col\">No. 3<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">2<\/th><td>45<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>530<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">3<\/th><td>60<\/td><td>270<\/td><td>710<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">4<\/th><td>80<\/td><td>340<\/td><td>900<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">5<\/th><td>100<\/td><td>405<\/td><td>1.080<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">6<\/th><td>115<\/td><td>475<\/td><td>1.250<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">7<\/th><td>135<\/td><td>550<\/td><td>1.410<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">8<\/th><td>150<\/td><td>620<\/td><td>1.620<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">9<\/th><td>170<\/td><td>690<\/td><td>1.800<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">10<\/th><td>185<\/td><td>765<\/td><td>2.000<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">11<\/th><td>200<\/td><td>830<\/td><td>2.150<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">12<\/th><td>225<\/td><td>880<\/td><td>2.300<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">13<\/th><td>240<\/td><td>975<\/td><td>2.500<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">14<\/th><td>255<\/td><td>1.025<\/td><td>2.700<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">15<\/th><td>270<\/td><td>1.100<\/td><td>2.850<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">16<\/th><td>290<\/td><td>1.185<\/td><td>3.000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation dimensions L and H (mm)<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-tbl-wrap is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table vf-tbl vf-tbl--grid\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Pressure (barg)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">No. 1<\/th><th scope=\"col\">No. 2<\/th><th scope=\"col\">No. 3<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">L \u00b7 2 to 4<\/th><td>200<\/td><td>250<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">L \u00b7 4 to 8<\/th><td>250<\/td><td>450<\/td><td>550<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">L \u00b7 8 to 12<\/th><td>300<\/td><td>650<\/td><td>750<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">L \u00b7 12 to 16<\/th><td>400<\/td><td>1.150<\/td><td>1.300<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Dimension H<\/th><td>100<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/section><section id=\"funcionamiento\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the 260 injector works<\/h2><ol class=\"vf-steps wp-block-list\"><li><b>Steam inlet.<\/b> Steam reaches the injector through threaded connection A.<\/li><li><b>Suction.<\/b> The steam injection draws liquid from the tank through the holes in the tube.<\/li><li><b>Mixing.<\/b> Inside the tube, the liquid mixes with the steam and its temperature rises.<\/li><li><b>Recirculation.<\/b> The mixture exits through the end of the injector and maintains constant recirculation in the tank.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"instalacion\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">260 injector installation<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The datasheet includes an installation diagram with dimensions L and H from the table above.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation and start-up<\/h3><ol class=\"vf-steps wp-block-list\"><li><b>Position.<\/b> Install the injector horizontally, at the bottom of the tank and along its length, connected directly to the pipe. No. 1 can also be mounted on the tank wall using its male thread.<\/li><li><b>Centering.<\/b> Place it centered along the tank to achieve effective recirculation and distribution.<\/li><li><b>Unobstructed discharge.<\/b> Do not install any other component in the discharge area. For quiet, vibration-free operation, dimension L should be as long as possible.<\/li><li><b>Several injectors.<\/b> Center them as well and keep 150 mm between the wall and the first injector (E) and 300 mm between injectors (F).<\/li><li><b>Clean holes.<\/b> Keep the suction holes clean. If there is excessive noise, check that the suction and discharge are not blocked and that the steam pressure is not too high.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"documentacion\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">260 injector technical documentation<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-docs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-doc vf-amb-enllac is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"vf-envolt wp-block-paragraph\"><i>PDF<\/i><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"vf-envolt wp-block-paragraph\"><b>260 datasheet<\/b><span>PDF \u00b7 2 pages \u00b7 features, steam flow rates, dimensions, and installation diagram<\/span><\/p><\/div><p class=\"vf-enllac wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"vf-enllac-estirat\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/260-05-ESP.pdf\" aria-label=\"PDF 260 datasheet PDF \u00b7 2 pages \u00b7 features, steam flow rates, dimensions, and installation diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"comparar\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 260 compared with other Valfonta injectors and ejectors<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Models 248 and 250 pump or mix; the 260 and 280 heat liquids with steam.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-tbl-wrap is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table vf-tbl vf-tbl--grid\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Model<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Function<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Motive fluid<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Fluid drawn in or heated<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Connection and sizes<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Body material<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Max. P and T<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/product\/water-and-steam-ejector-248\/\">248<\/a><\/th><td>Pump and mix<\/td><td>Water, steam, or air<\/td><td>Liquids, solids, or gases<\/td><td>PN16 flanges \u00b7 DN15\u2013125<\/td><td>WCB, bronze, or CF3M<\/td><td>16 barg \/ 200 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/product\/liquid-ejector-250\/\">250<\/a><\/th><td>Lift liquids<\/td><td>Dry steam or water<\/td><td>Cold, hot, or viscous liquids<\/td><td>BSP thread 3\/8\u2033\u20131\u00bd\u2033<\/td><td>Bronze or 316 stainless<\/td><td>16 barg \/ 200 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><span class=\"vf-dato vf-dato-fila\" hidden data-vf-class=\"vf-cur\"><\/span>260<\/th><td>Heat a tank (at the bottom)<\/td><td>Steam<\/td><td>Tank liquid, up to 90 \u00b0C<\/td><td>R \u00bd\u2033\u20131\u00bd\u2033 thread \u00b7 DN15\u201340<\/td><td>316 stainless<\/td><td>16 barg \/ 200 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/product\/liquid-heater-280\/\">280<\/a><\/th><td>Heat liquid in-line<\/td><td>Steam<\/td><td>Circulating liquid<\/td><td>PN16 flanges \u00b7 25\u2013125 mm ports<\/td><td>WCB or CF3M<\/td><td>16 barg \/ 200 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"vf-note wp-block-paragraph\">Data from each model\u2019s datasheet. Models 248 and 250 are grouped under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/liquid-steam-ejectors\/\">steam and liquid ejectors<\/a>.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"preguntas\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about the 260 injector<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Up to what temperature can it heat the liquid?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to 90 \u00b0C, which is the maximum temperature of the liquid to be heated stated in the datasheet. The steam can reach 16 barg and 200 \u00b0C.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What steam flow rate does it handle?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the size and the inlet pressure: at 2 barg, from 45 kg\/h (No. 1) to 530 kg\/h (No. 3); at 16 barg, from 290 kg\/h to 3,000 kg\/h. The full table is in the specifications.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can several injectors be installed?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. If you need more capacity, you can install 2 or more in parallel, centered in the tank, with 150 mm between the wall and the first one and 300 mm between injectors.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Why is the injector noisy?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check that the suction holes and the discharge are not blocked and that the steam pressure is not too high. An unobstructed discharge length L as long as possible helps ensure quiet, vibration-free operation.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section><section id=\"relacionados\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Valfonta injectors and ejectors<\/h2><ul class=\"vf-rel wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/product\/liquid-heater-280\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/280-700x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"280 liquid heater\" class=\"wp-image-190\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"><b>280 liquid heater<\/b><span>Heats liquids in-line, from 1,500 to 30,000 l\/h.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/product\/water-and-steam-ejector-248\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/248-700x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"248 ejector\" class=\"wp-image-185\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"><b>248 ejector<\/b><span>Pumps or mixes liquids, solids, and gases, up to 72,000 l\/h.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/en\/product\/liquid-ejector-250\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.valfonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/250-700x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"250 ejector\" class=\"wp-image-186\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"><b>250 ejector<\/b><span>BSP threaded from 3\/8\u2033 to 1\u00bd\u2033; lifts liquids up to 6 m.<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><section id=\"solicitar\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group vf-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request a quote for the 260 injector<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give us the details of your tank and the available steam, and we will recommend the size and number of injectors.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Available steam pressure<\/li><li>Liquid and tank volume<\/li><li>Initial and final temperature (max. 90 \u00b0C)<\/li><li>Tank dimensions, to position the injectors<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"vf-pdp-contact wp-block-paragraph\">You can also call <a href=\"tel:+34933720888\">933 720 888<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f549-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"549\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/648#wpcf7-f549-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init vf-form wpcf7-acceptance-as-validation\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\" toolname=\"solicitar_oferta\" tooldescription=\"Request a quote from Valfonta for the models on this page (model, size, fluid and pressures); a member of the team will reply.\">\n<fieldset 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