Armstrong Thermal Utility, Steam & Hot Water Solutions
Preston Phipps provides Armstrong International products and solutions for efficient, reliable management of steam, condensate, hot water and other thermal utilities. With more than a century of experience in thermal utility systems, Armstrong develops steam and condensate equipment, hot water solutions, heat transfer equipment, humidification systems, flow measurement technology and intelligent monitoring solutions for industrial, commercial and institutional applications. Explore Armstrong products available through Preston Phipps to improve system performance, reliability, energy efficiency and control.
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Steam Trapping and Tracing Equipment
Armstrong offers engineered steam and condensate solutions designed to improve system reliability, simplify maintenance and support efficient operation. The product range includes steam traps, trap valve stations, pressure reducing valves (PRVs), condensate pumps, control valves, air vents and steam system tools. These solutions help industrial facilities manage steam and condensate more effectively while making system updates, servicing and ongoing maintenance easier.
Steam Traps
Armstrong steam traps are designed to support efficient steam system performance by reducing steam loss, venting air and CO₂, resisting corrosion and handling back pressure and contaminants. With a wide range of trap technologies available, Armstrong can support applications from general industrial steam service to clean steam and superheated systems.
Available steam trap solutions include:
- Bimetallic superheat steam traps
- Clean steam thermostatic steam traps
- Disc steam traps
- Dual orifice steam traps
- Float and thermostatic steam traps
- Inverted bucket steam traps
- Steam trap options and connectors
- Thermostatic steam traps
- Thermostatic wafer steam traps
- Trap valve stations
Trap-A-ware™ Steam Trap Sizing and Selection
Armstrong’s Trap-A-ware™ software helps simplify steam trap sizing, selection and documentation for applications ranging from basic systems to more complex steam projects. By entering key application details, users can determine condensate load, identify the recommended trap type and model, and select the appropriate orifice size.
The web-based tool also supports part number configuration, optional features and testing selections. Once a trap is configured, users can access supporting drawings, product literature and other technical documentation through Armstrong’s Configurator (C1). Regular online updates help keep the sizing and selection process current and accessible.
Steam Tracing Systems
Armstrong steam distribution and condensate collection manifolds provide a compact, centralized solution for steam tracing applications. By combining steam traps, tracing manifolds and valves into one accessible assembly, these systems can help reduce installation complexity, lower installation costs and make ongoing maintenance easier.
Designed for organized steam distribution and condensate return, Armstrong manifolds help facilities create cleaner, more efficient tracing systems while keeping critical components easy to access for inspection, service and replacement.
Automatic Differential Condensate Controllers
Armstrong automatic differential condensate controllers are designed to support reliable condensate drainage in applications where condensate must be lifted from the drain point or where gravity drainage alone may not provide sufficient flow. By using differential pressure to increase condensate movement, these controllers help improve drainage performance and reduce the risk of condensate backing up in the system.
They are well suited for steam applications that require dependable condensate removal under challenging drainage conditions.
Steam System Monitoring
Armstrong provides steam system monitoring solutions that help facilities track steam quality and evaluate the performance of individual steam traps or an entire trap population. Continuous monitoring can help identify failed or underperforming traps sooner, supporting faster maintenance decisions, improved system reliability and reduced steam loss.
Wireless Steam Trap Monitoring
Armstrong’s wireless monitoring solutions provide real-time visibility into critical process traps and broader steam trap systems. These batteryless and wireless technologies can alert users to trap performance issues as they occur, helping maintenance teams address failures before they contribute to energy waste, steam quality problems or process disruptions.
Armstrong wireless monitoring products integrate with SAGE® software for centralized steam system data, analysis and performance management.
Automatic Steam Quality Monitoring
Armstrong Steam QM® provides automatic steam quality monitoring for applications where steam condition, consistency and process reliability are critical. The system continuously evaluates key steam quality parameters without relying on traditional manual testing methods.
Steam QM® solutions can measure and communicate steam dryness fraction, superheat and the concentration of non-condensable gases, helping facilities better understand steam quality and identify conditions that may affect process performance. Applications include healthcare, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, culinary and other steam-intensive industries.
Steam Filters
Armstrong stainless steel steam filters are designed to remove contaminants from steam while maintaining high flow rates and low differential pressure. Suitable for both process steam and culinary steam applications, these filters help support cleaner, more consistent steam quality across demanding industrial and sanitary processes.
Steam filter elements can be regenerated to remove accumulated contaminants, reduce pressure drop and extend service life. Armstrong steam filtration solutions are used in applications including aseptic packaging, breweries, chemical processing, dairy, electronics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and plastics, with options suited for both industrial steam and clean steam systems.
Condensate Recovery
Armstrong condensate recovery solutions help facilities capture and reuse valuable heat and water that would otherwise be lost from the steam system. Because condensate can retain a significant amount of usable thermal energy after leaving a steam trap, recovering it can improve overall steam system efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Armstrong condensate recovery systems can help lower fuel and energy use, reduce boiler make-up water requirements, decrease sewer and wastewater costs, and minimize boiler water chemical treatment needs. These systems support more efficient steam generation while helping facilities make better use of the energy already produced.
Pressure and Temperature Controls (Regulators and Control Valves)
Armstrong condensate recovery solutions help facilities capture and reuse valuable heat and water that would otherwise be lost from the steam system. Because condensate can retain a significant amount of usable thermal energy after leaving a steam trap, recovering it can improve overall steam system efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Armstrong condensate recovery systems can help lower fuel and energy use, reduce boiler make-up water requirements, decrease sewer and wastewater costs, and minimize boiler water chemical treatment needs. These systems support more efficient steam generation while helping facilities make better use of the energy already produced.
Strainers
Armstrong pipeline strainers help protect system components by removing debris and contaminants from steam, air, liquid and other process piping. Available in a range of sizes, materials and connection styles, these strainers can be matched to a variety of industrial piping requirements.
Armstrong Y-type strainers are available in cast iron, carbon steel, chrome-moly, forged steel, stainless steel and bronze, with screwed, socket-weld and flanged connections. Stainless steel T-type strainers are also available for applications requiring an alternative strainer configuration.
Y-Type Strainers
T-Type Strainers
Air/Gas Vents
Armstrong air and gas vents are designed for automatic removal of air and other non-condensable gases from liquid and process systems. Float-type air/gas vents respond to changing flow and pressure conditions and are available for applications involving liquids with low specific gravity and pressures up to 2,700 psi (186 bar).
Common applications include hydronic heating systems, water lines, storage tanks, centrifugal pumps, gas lines, solvent filters and related equipment. A variety of sizes, end connections and construction materials are available to meet different system requirements.
Armstrong also offers thermostatic air vents for heat-transfer equipment where air can collect in remote areas. These vents help remove trapped air and non-condensable gases from equipment such as jacketed kettles, retorts, vulcanizers and jacketed sterilizers.
Liquid Drainers
Armstrong liquid drainers provide continuous, automatic removal of liquids from compressed air, gas and process systems without unnecessary loss of air or gas. Built to handle contaminants such as dirt, grit and oil, these drainers are designed for dependable operation with minimal adjustment and maintenance.
Also referred to as condensate drainers, compressed air drains, air traps, compressed air traps, float traps, water traps or dump valves, Armstrong liquid drainers are available for a wide range of industrial applications where reliable liquid removal is critical to system performance.
Radiator Products
Armstrong offers radiator products for steam and hot water heating systems in hotels, commercial buildings, schools, universities and other institutional facilities. The product range includes multiple sizes, body styles, connection types and construction materials to support a variety of building heating requirements.
Armstrong radiator products are designed for dependable performance across both standard and specialized applications, with technical support available to help address unusual system conditions, replacement needs and product selection.
Piston Valves
Armstrong piston valves provide dependable isolation for saturated steam, superheated steam and hot water systems. These full-port forged steel valves are designed for demanding high-pressure, high-temperature service, with operating capabilities up to 136 barg (1,973 psig) and 427°C (800°F).
A burnished piston and metal-reinforced graphite sealing rings help provide tight shutoff, long service life and reliable operation even after extended periods without actuation. Sealing components can also be replaced in-line to simplify maintenance and reduce system downtime.
Armstrong piston valves are available in sizes from 15 mm (1/2 in.) to 40 mm (1-1/2 in.), with socket weld, BSPT and NPT connections. Flanged configurations are available upon request, with options compatible with API, ASME, IBR and DIN standards.
Unfired Steam Generators
Armstrong Unfired Steam Generators (USGs) produce pressurized clean steam using boiler steam or high-temperature hot water as the energy source. These systems are commonly used in humidification, sterilization, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing and other applications that require a dependable source of clean steam.
Each Armstrong USG is engineered to balance steaming surface, coil capacity and control components with the application’s operating requirements. Integrated safety controls are designed to shut off both feed water and source steam during a power failure to help protect the system from over-pressure conditions.
Armstrong unfired steam generators are constructed and stamped in accordance with ASME requirements, with tanks registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Units designed to generate steam at 50 psi (3.4 bar) or higher are 100% X-rayed in accordance with applicable ASME code requirements.
Armstrong Steam Harness
Armstrong Steam Harness is a fully integrated steam system package designed to deliver consistent steam quality, reliable performance and improved system efficiency. The package combines Armstrong steam equipment, controls and monitoring technology into a coordinated solution tailored to the requirements of the facility.
An integrated Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) provide real-time access to key operating parameters, giving plant teams greater visibility into steam system performance. Armstrong also provides mechanical and piping customization to configure each Steam Harness around the plant’s specific process, layout and operating needs.
