Stainless vs Carbon Steel Steam Traps — Which Is Better & Why? | Weekly Boiler Tip

Stainless steel vs. carbon steel steam traps — which one should you actually choose?
In this week’s Boiler Tip, we break down the real differences: durability, corrosion resistance, universal trap mounts, installation ease, and cost. Whether you're working in heavy-corrosion areas, pharmaceuticals, food service, or standard industrial applications, choosing the right trap can make or break reliability in your steam system.

This episode is part of our Steam Trap Education Series on WARE’s YouTube channel, helping boiler operators, techs, and plant engineers understand how each trap works and when to use them.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Boiler Tip

When stainless steel traps outperform carbon steel

Why corrosion-heavy environments change the equation

The convenience of universal style stainless trap mounts

Cost considerations when choosing trap materials

When a low-cost cast trap still gets the job done

Best uses: pharmaceuticals, food processing, industrial plants, and more

🧰 Chapters

00:00 — Introduction: Stainless vs Carbon Steel Traps
00:14 — Durability & Corrosion Resistance
00:34 — Universal Style Stainless Trap Mounts
01:07 — Cost Differences & When Carbon Steel Makes Sense
01:28 — Final Takeaways

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