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The STS17.2 steam-trapping station is engineered to make trap maintenance safer, faster, and more consistent across your plant. Instead of multiple valves, fittings, and adapters, it offers a single stainless-steel in-line unit with upstream and downstream isolation, an integral strainer, and a quick‑fit two‑bolt connector. This design reduces the number of leak paths, cuts installation time and allows traps to be removed or replaced in minutes without disturbing pipework.  

Introducing STS17.2 steam trap

Compatible with the full Spirax Sarco quick‑fit trap range, the station lets you standardise your infrastructure while choosing the right trap technology for each duty. Optional monitoring and upgrade accessories add further flexibility, helping engineers maintain performance with confidence.  A versatile steam-trapping solution, the STS17.2 is ideal for a range of market applications, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, life sciences, chemical and process industries, oil and gas, petrochemical, and power and utilities. 

The STS17.2 steam-trapping station delivers improved reliability and efficiency, giving operators a safer, faster, and more consistent way to install and maintain steam trap stations. 

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Benefits

  • Faster, safer trap change‑outs 
  • Fewer leak paths across the system 
  • Consistent isolation and safer working conditions 
  • Long-lasting corrosion-resistant build 
  • Flexibility to match trap type to duty 
  • Easier standardisation across multiple plants 
  • Improved visibility with optional monitoring
  • Reduced maintenance downtime, compared to conventional multi-component steam trap installations  

How it works

Features

  • Quick‑fit two‑bolt trap connector  
  • Upstream and downstream isolation valves built in 
  • Lockable handles as standard   
  • Double block and bleed options. Allows secure isolation and safe drainage, helping protect engineers during trap maintenance. 
  • Provides simple connection for steam trap monitoring  
  • Integral strainer and check‑valve blanking plug  
  • Compact, all stainless-steel construction 
  • Pre‑assembled in‑line design with no screwed process joints  
  • Works with multiple Spirax Sarco quick‑fit traps  
  • Replaceable internal valve and strainer components  
  • Optional sensors and blowdown valve for monitoring and cleaning  

 

Compliance & Certification 

  • Compliant with European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU 
  • EN 10204 3.1 certification available 

Why choose the STS17.2

The STS17.2 brings together everything engineers need for efficient steam trap maintenance. Its quick-fit two-bolt connector allows traps to be swapped in minutes, compared to conventional multi-component steam trap installations, where multiple pipe joints, flanges, or valves must be dismantled. Built-in upstream and downstream isolation creates a safer working environment. The stainless-steel body houses an integral strainer and check valve blanking plug, reducing leak paths and supporting long service life. The station is preassembled, easy to install and compatible with a wide range of Spirax Sarco traps, giving sites the flexibility to choose the right technology for each application. Optional monitoring and maintenance accessories further enhance system visibility and reliability, making the STS17.2 a robust, future-ready trapping solution.  

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