Schedule 5/10 Pipe Sized Sanitary Tri-Clamp® Gaskets - PTFE

Note: These gaskets are intended for use with nominally sized pipe ferrules (Schedule 5 and Schedule 10). If you are looking for traditional Tri-Clamp® Tube OD ferrule gaskets we have unflanged as well as flanged versions available.

PTFE Schedule V Pipe Gaskets are the material of choice where low temperature flexibility and hygienic seal memory are not required. We don't recommend using PTFE Sanitary Gaskets where large temperature variations frequently occur because the affect on the PTFE's density makes joints more prone to leakage. With that said we recommend using high pressure clamps to help negate the affects of any temperature fluctuations. PTFE gaskets provide excellent heat resistance, second only to Tuf-Steel®, with an operating range from -100°F to 500°F. From a chemical standpoint PTFE has good stability, almost no extractables, a low absorption rate, and excellent resistance to process fluids. These Tri-Clamp® Gaskets can remain in service for long periods of time in both water and steam applications. If a slight misalignment of the joint is observed it is recommended to instead use Rubber Fab's Tuf-Flex® Gaskets consisting of a PTFE contact surface grafted to an EPDM core.

Storing PTFE Gaskets:

• Shelf Life: 20 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, 177.1550
• U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI Certification
• USDA Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
• Cytotoxicity Criteria
• USDA and 3-A Sanitary Standards
• ASME-BPE Standards for Type I and Type II
• ADI Free® (Animal Derived Ingredient Free)
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)

• Color Code: No Dot
• -100°F to 500°F Temperature Range
• Excellent heat resistance
• Almost no extractables
• Low absorption rate
• Excellent resistance to process fluids
• Good stability