Steam Trap Testing

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ultrasoundWhen steam traps leak or fail, it can be extremely costly in terms of product quality, safety and energy loss. There are differences in the way particular steam traps work (for example, inverted bucket trap versus float and thermostatic trap. We have over 100 years of combined experience testing steam traps and reporting energy losses. Our client list reads like the Fortune 500 list of companies. We have worked for the biggest names in each category of steam users, oil refineries, universities, hospitals, chemical plants, automobile manufacturers, paper plants, tire manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies to name a few. We have the knowledge and experience to help solve your steam related issues and reduce your overall energy expense.

There are two recognized industry standard ways to test steam trap performance, Ultrasound and Infrared Temperature Testing. We have the equipment and ability to use each method independently or use these methods together to tailor our testing to suite your needs. On the additional pages under this heading each type of testing is explained in more detail.