Tuf-Steel Specialty Gaskets
Composed of a unique proprietary blend of PTFE and 316L Stainless Steel, Tuf-Steel is the choice for leak-proof performance and outstanding durability in steam applications.
Tuf-Steel Holds Up Under Low and High Temperature:
- 500 CIP/SIP Cycles guaranteed
- -325ºF to 550ºF
- Superior creep resistance
- Excellent expansion/contraction stability with minimal thermal expansion
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Stops leaks when correctly torqued (50 in./lbs with Torque-Rite¨ TR-50)
- No gasket extrusion into the sanitary tube I.D.
- No obstruction of flow
- Maintains sealing stability in T processes
- Non stick surface
- Non pigmented
- Passivated to eliminate rouging
- Tested for Cryogenics Use (Click here to view test results)
PTFE and Stainless Steel Tuf-Steel Offers Rugged Composition for Demanding Steam Environments:
- Stainless Steel and PTFE blend
- Passivated to eliminate rouging
- Non-pigmented
- Non-stick surfaces
- I.D. Pharmaceutical finish
- Type I Standard, Screen and Orifice Plate gaskets available
Tuf-Steel Meets Stringent Standards:
- U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI Certification
- Cytotoxicity Criteria
- USDA and 3-A Sanitary Standards
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- ASME-BPE Standards
- Animal Derived Ingredient Free (ADI Free)
- FDA CFR 21, 177.1550 compliant
