What is a tri clamp fitting?

The phrase ‘Tri-Clamp’ was originally used to describe clamps comprised of three segments, but now the name is more generally used to refer to all types of hygienic connections and fittings. Tri-Clamp fittings are connections for pieces of pipe, which facilitate easy disassembly and cleaning.

How do you use a tri clamp fitting?

To create a secure connection with a tri-clamp fitting, mate the two flanged ends together with a gasket between their two faces. Then, secure the connection in place by using a clamp and then tightening it by hand. Before tightening, make sure that the gasket is seated properly into the seats of both flange faces.

How do you measure Tri clamp gasket?

The tri-clamp® size is identified by measuring the outside diameter of the pipe. It is often mistaken that the outside diameter of the flange end, or otherwise known as ferrule, is interpreted as the size of the tri-clamp but that is not the case.

What is mini tri-clamp?

Mini Tri-Clamp® Sanitary Gaskets are used widely in the Food, Dairy, Beverage, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, and all other Sanitary Process industries to seal clamp connections in sanitary pipe lines. These sanitary gaskets are available in a variety of sizes and elastomers.

How does a tri clamp work?

Tri Clamp (also known as Tri Clover) is a tubing connection system that allows making sanitary interconnections in stainless steel fluid transport systems. A connection is made using a hinged clamp to connect two lipped flanges, with a gasket between them to make the seal.

What is a tri clamp ferrule?

Tri-Clamp Ferrules are available for purchase online from Sanitary Fittings. Available in both 304 & 316L stainless steel alloys and sizes ranging from 1/2″ to 12″. Ferrules are used to connect tri-clamp fitting end with a permanent welded end in sanitary process lines.

Are Tri Clamp fittings universal?

The other benefit of these fittings is that they are very universal! …

What is a tri clamp?

Home : Tri-Clamp®. Tri-Clamp®, otherwise known as Triclamp, Sanitary Clamp, or S-Clamp, is the most common form of mechanical joining for pipes, valves, and fittings in the Food, Dairy, Beverage, and Life Sciences industries.

What is Tri Clover?

Stainless steel tri clamp (also referred to as tri clover) fittings are a sanitary, gasketed and clamped connection. Currently used in almost every commercial brewery and winery in the United States, these are becoming increasingly popular in home breweries, too!

What is a sanitary fitting?

A sanitary fitting may be used to join two or more pipes or tubes, or simply to connect these pipes to material supply drums. The end of each pipe also requires a fitting to allow users to remove fluid, gases, or food products. Sanitary fitting components also include valves to slow or control flow through the pipes,…

What is a sanitary hose?

Sanitary Bulk Hose. Bulk Sanitary Hose is used widely in the Food, Dairy, Beverage, Bio-Tech, Pharmaceutical, and all other Sanitary Process industries for transporting products and fluids. Bulk Sanitary Hose allows the end user to make custom sanitary hoses in the field by inserting a hose adaptor inside the hose end and installing a band clamp…