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
At Liquidyne, we prioritize our commitment to quality and consistency. In 2017 we achieved ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification to ensure we can repeatedly deliver consistently high-quality products and solutions. Being an ISO 9001 facility, together with our USP Class VI Testing, ASME Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE), and EHEDG certification guarantee, we have the methodologies to assure quality. We will quickly and accurately rectify any issues if any of our products are ever in non-conformance.
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