- Trap Management Services
- Proven Trap Management Program
- Effective Trap Surveys
- The Right Steam Trap
- Trap Management Tools & Technology
- Skill Development & Training
- Trap Management Case Studies
Proven, Best-in-Class Steam Trap Management program
We apply a holistic approach for more efficient, accurate trap management.
Armstrong is here to solve your problems and prevent them with a holistic approach that considers your entire steam system, as well as the unique requirements of your facilities and industry. Our specialists will work with you to implement a custom trap management program designed to increase reliability and efficiency while avoiding safety risks, such as water hammer. Whether you need expert coordination for steam trap replacements, optimization of your steam and condensate system, or complete turnkey solutions customized for your requirements, Armstrong does it all.
Download our Steam Trap Management Services BrochureReliable, Accurate Steam Trap Testing
Armstrong's comprehensive trap management program includes regular trap surveys, performed on a yearly basis or more frequently, as appropriate. Armstrong's trap surveys provide:
- Evaluation of steam trap performance, such as proper functioning, leaking, cold, etc.
- Diagnosis of the root cause of any trap failures
- Visual assessment of valve status and condition
- Identification of any steam system issues around traps, such as insulation defects, water hammer, condensate return, piping issues, back pressure, stall conditions, etc.
Detailed Reporting For Your Steam System
Armstrong's trap management includes access to timely information and deep, comprehensive insight into your utility system. Using SAGE®, our state-of-the-art platform for smart steam system monitoring and reporting, we can provide regular updates, custom reports, and vital, real-time data, including:
- Work order reports
- Recommendations for trap replacements
- Recommendations for system optimizations to improve safety, energy use, and maintenance costs

Our Advanced Steam Trap Management Methodology Has United Nations and Kyoto Protocol Approvals
Armstrong's proprietary efficiency methodology has been approved by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and ours is the first efficiency methodology to be approved for international trading of resultant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions under the Kyoto Protocol.
Armstrong Can Help You Achieve Best-in-Class Status
Contact Your Armstrong Rep
If you're interested in having Armstrong manage your trap population for you, or you're ready to know more about tools and training to start your own program, contact your rep for more details.
Case Studies
Award-winning Steam Trap Management Program Increases Efficiency, Safety and Savings
Western Michigan University, Michigan, U.S
Download PDFTurnkey Retrofit Installation of Wireless Steam Trap Monitoring on Health System's High and Medium Pressure Traps
VA Palo Alto Health Care System, California, U.S.
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College of Steam Users Package
Includes 12 courses. Lessons cover typical steam users in industrial and institutional environments. Other areas of focus include heat exchangers, steam tracing, control valves, steam traps and more.
Learn MoreO&M Best Practices for Steam Users
Topics include: the importance of steam user quality, identification of key performance indicators, best practices for steam users, equipment maintenance and routine checks, and key attributes of standard operating procedures.
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