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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
FKM Gasket Standards Compliance:
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)
FKM Camlock Perforated Plate Gasket Features:
Color Code: one white dot, one yellow dot • •
-30°F to 400°F Temperature Range
Acceptable for steam applications
Fully Entrapped Plate
Fluid Filtration Applications:
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
Safety Note Details:
Prop 65 Warning:
1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3 = Acceptable 4 = Marginal 5 = Poor 6 = Do Not Use