Steam

Your Source for Steam Traps and Condensate Management Solutions

A Steam trap is a special-purpose valve that opens to discharge condensate and air and closes to keep steam where it belongs. Its job is essential: remove what doesn’t belong in the system without wasting energy. At Best Supply Company, we offer durable, high-performance steam traps built for reliable operation in radiators, heat exchangers, steam lines, and more.

What is Condensate? As steam releases heat, it turns back into water, known as condensate. This occurs throughout the system and must be removed to maintain performance and prevent damage.

What About Air? Before steam flows, air fills the pipes and equipment. Steam traps help remove that air, making room for consistent heating and proper operation.

Need help selecting the right steam trap? Our team is here to help you find the right fit for your application.

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Thermodynamic Steam Traps

Thermodynamic steam traps are most commonly used for drip applications. They are extremely compact and rugged with only a single moving part. Models available with strainer, in-line repairable options, and ultra-high pressure.

Float and Thermostatic Steam Traps

Float & Thermostatic steam traps are most commonly used in process applications such as heat exchangers, jacketed kettles, and air exchangers. They discharge condensate immediately as they form and have excellent air venting capability.

Inverted Bucket Steam Traps

Inverted Bucket traps are primarily used in drip applications. Rugged and simple design is less susceptible to failure from dirt and scale with long service life. They can be used on process applications where air venting is not required by the steam traps.

Universal steam traps from Best Supply Company in Wichita, Kansas

Universal Style Steam Traps

These steam traps can be replaced in minutes without having to unthread piping. An open-end or socket style wrench is used to remove and replace the trap.

Clean Steam Traps

These traps are made from highly polished 316SS and used in clean or sanitary steam applications primarily found in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and the Food and Beverage industries.

Automation and Control Valves from Best Supply Company in Wichita, Kansas - Industrial PVF materials and products

Automation & Controls

Reliable control valves help you meet production schedules, maintain product quality, and improve plant efficiency.

Control Valves, known for performance and reliability.

The control valve is a critical part of the control loop. The control valve manipulates a flowing fluid, such as gas, steam, water, or chemical compounds to compensate for the load disturbance. Further, it keeps the regulated process variable as close as possible to the desired set point.

Best Supply features a wide range of automation and control assemblies. In addition, we have a large selection of complementary items you might need. Our goal is to provide solutions and hardware needed for your applications. Contact Best Supply to discuss your automation and controls.

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