Cam and Groove Perforated Plate Gaskets - FKM

FKM Perforated Plate Cam and Groove Gaskets are manufactured with a 22 Gauge 316L Stainless Steel Perforated Plate that has been flow trapped into the gasket body. These perforated hole gaskets are available standard with a 0.033" perforation and 0.055" straight line center, but other configurations are available, please contact us for details. This standard perforation contains 330 holes per square inch for a 29% open area. The center type is the center to center distance between each perforation and correlates to the holes per square inch and open area % of each gasket.

With a stringent ASME-BPE design, these filtration gaskets can be utilized for particulate removal in a number or processes and industries. Whether being used as a pre-filter for expensive membrane filters, or straining particulate in fill and finish products, these sanitary gaskets can save you from equipment wear and product contamination.

FKM Camlock Gaskets are specified by many process equipment manufacturers and are generally suitable for these applications, however service life must be considered and a preventative maintenance program must be in place to mitigate degradation. While acceptable, we do not recommend FKM Gaskets for continuous use in SIP (steam in place) procedures. With that said, FKM Sanitary Gaskets have excellent compatibility with strong acids and maintain a broad range of operating temperatures from -30°F to 400°F.

Storing FKM Gaskets:

• Shelf Life: 10 Years from cure date
• Store in original packaging in clean and dry warehouse
• Do not expose to direct sunlight
• Keep more than 6' away from electric motors
• Maintain temperature between 65°F and 85°F

• FDA CFR 21, 177.2600
• U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI Certification
• USDA Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
• Cytotoxicity Criteria
• USDA and 3-A Sanitary Standards
• ADI Free® (Animal Derived Ingredient Free)
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)

• Color Code: one white dot, one yellow dot • •
• -30°F to 400°F Temperature Range
• Acceptable for steam applications
• Fully Entrapped Plate

• Pre-filtration for critical membrane filters
• Coalescence of water vapor from process lines
• Liquid gassing or degassing
• Large particulate removal before fill and finish
• Turbulence generation for enhanced mass or heat transfer
• Protection for pumps, check valves, and components
• Particulate removal in sterile filling operations
• Sparging
• Chromatography purification