The Most Common Types of Steam Traps and How to Choose the Right One

Your steam system is designed for steam. It's excellent at conveying steam at the right temperature and pressure wherever it needs to go. But steam isn’t the only thing in those pipes. Air, condensate, and impurities are fellow travelers wherever steam is moving. They can be major threats to your heat exchangers, pipes, and steam processes–which means they’re a threat to your safety and the bottom line. The solution? The humble, helpful steam trap.