Unflanged Sanitary Tri-Clamp® Gaskets - Tuf-Steel®
Rubber Fab's Tuf-Steel® Sanitary Tri-Clamp® Gaskets are the material of choice when purity, long service life, performance, chemical resistance, and heat resistance are required. Tuf-Steel® Gaskets are 100% leak free when torqued correctly, and will experience minimum creep and cold flow. The Tuf-Steel® material is a unique proprietary blend of non-pigmented PTFE (Teflon®) and 316L Stainless Steel that has been water atomized and passivated. The end result is a Tuf-Steel® Gasket that is non-stick, features no pigmentation, and has ultra-low absorption rates. These Tri-Clamp® Gaskets can maintain seal integrity under large temperature fluctuations with a serviceable temperature range from -350°F to 550°F. We recommend the use of the
Tuf-Steel® is the original metal detectable gasket, the material has always been detectable with metal detectors and magnetic separators. Over 10 years of testing and documented application usage show that Tuf-Steel® is the choice for perfect surface performance, outstanding durability, extended service life and increased up-time for both SIP (steam in place) and WFI (water for injection) applications. Tuf-Steel® Gaskets are ideal for sanitary steam and extreme temperature processes, especially fryer and hot oil applications. Unlike envelope gaskets, the superior strength of the Tuf-Steel® blend will not revert, eliminating creep and cold flow, providing a leak-free seal.
Storing Tuf-Steel® 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
- -350°F to 550°F Temperature Range
- Proprietary blend of PTFE and 316L (water atomized and passivated)
- Maintains seal with wide temperature variations
- Metal Detectable
- Extended service life
- Leak-proof performance
- Extremely durable
- Great for SIP(steam in place) and WFI (water for injection) applications
- Non-pigmented
- Non-stick surface
- Minimal cold flow and creep
- 500 CIP/SIP cycles guaranteed
- Excellent expansion/contraction stability
- Minimal thermal expansion
- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- Compression Controlled Gasket
- Rouging Eliminated
- No gasket extrusion into sanitary tube ID
- No obstruction of flow
- Type II Flanged Tri-Clamp® Gaskets
- Screen Gaskets
- Sock Gaskets
- Orifice Plate Gaskets
- Gauge Guards
- O-Rings
- Mini Steam Trap Orifice Plates
- ANSI 150# Flange Gasket (1/8" Thick)
- ANSI 300# Flange Gasket (1/8" Thick)
- Bevel Seat Gaskets
- I-Line Gaskets
- John Perry Gaskets
- Q-Line Gaskets
- DIN/ISO
- X-Ray Detectable
- 1/8" Thick Sheets
- 1/8" - 2" Thick Rods
- Custom Gaskets, Profiles, Cord, Scrapers
1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3 = Acceptable 4 = Marginal 5 = Poor 6 = Do Not Use | ||||||||
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Material | Cont. Steam | Inter. Steam | Pure Water Ambient | Pure Water Hot | Process Fluids Ambient | Process Fluids Hot | Process Fluid Variables 0°-100°C | Temperature Range |
Tuf-Steel® | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -350°-550°F |
Tuf-Flex® | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -20°-300°F |
Food-Flex® | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -30°-250°F |
PTFE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -100° to 500°F |
Silicone (platinum) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -40°-450°F |
Silicone (peroxide) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -40°-450°F |
FKM | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -30°-400°F |
EPDM (peroxide) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -30°-300°F |
Buna | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | -30°-200°F |
Tri-Clamp® Gasket Sizing | |||
Size | Inside Diameter | Outer Diameter | Bead Diameter |
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1/2" | 0.40" (10.2mm) | 0.87" (22mm) | n/a |
3/4" | 0.64" (16.2mm) | 0.87" (22mm) | n/a |
1" | 0.90" (22.9mm) | 2.00" (50.5mm) | 1.71" (43.5mm) |
1-1/2" | 1.39" (35.3mm) | 2.00" (50.5mm) | 1.71" (43.5mm) |
2" | 1.88" (47.8mm) | 2.52" (64mm) | 2.22" (56.5mm) |
2-1/2" | 2.39" (60.5mm) | 3.05" (77.5mm) | 2.78" (70.5mm) |
3" | 2.88" (73.1mm) | 3.58" (91mm) | 3.29" (83.5mm) |
4" | 3.85" (97.7mm) | 4.67" (119mm) | 4.33" (110mm) |
5" | 4.86" (123.5mm) | 5.68" (144.2mm) | 5.29" (134.3mm) |
6" | 5.80" (147.2mm) | 6.57" (167mm) | 6.16" (156.5mm) |
8" | 7.80" (198mm) | 8.56" (217.4mm) | 8.15" (207mm) |
10" | 9.74" (247.4mm) | 10.55" (268mm) | 10.12" (257mm) |
12" | 11.74" (298.2mm) | 12.56" (319mm) | 12.17" (309mm) |