Perfect Surface Gasket System

Torque-Rite 

Presenting The Perfect Surface Gasket System.
The perfect union of Torque-Rite and the Perfect Surface Gasket.

Torque-Rite allows you to control com­pression and expansion while maintaining constant inch/pounds force insuring a Perfect Surface ID when used with a Perfect Surface Gasket . Torque-Rite eliminates the problems associated with over or under tightening a gasket which can lead to an unsanitary system.

Compression control is easy! 

When tightened, the Torque-Rite's self-limiting internal mechanism will make an audible "click" signaling the user they have reached proper inch/pounds force. If further tightening is attempted, there will be more "clicks" but no additional application of force on the gasket (if emergency conditions arise, the Torque-Rite has a built-in manual override feature).

Problems with over-tightening or under-tightening a gasket: 

Over-tightening can tear or damage a gasket and can also cause a damming effect inside the pipeline. A torn or extruded gasket can hold soil and bacteria. Under-tightening leaves an undesirable concave area at the gasket allowing soil and bacteria to become entrapped. Both conditions should be avoided in a sanitary system.

Maintaining a "Perfect Surface" Sanitary System. 

By maintaining a constant force on a Perfect Surface Gasket with the Torque-Rite, (gasket II) is maintained lowering bacteria count and enhancing product integrity. A Perfect Surface sanitary system is assured.

The Perfect Surface Gasket System

       Torque-Rite                      Compression Control 
   =       =    Perfect Surface
 Perfect Surface Gasket               Expension Control

DAMMING:
An over-tightened gasket extrudes into the pipe, prevents draining, and allows deposits to build up behind the gasket. 

UNDER-TIGHTENING 
May allow leakage
Can form concave surfaces at the product side of the gasket affecting free drainage and cleaning
PERFECT SURFACE 
GASKET SYSTEM
Torque-rite and Perfect Surface Gasket eliminates the concern associated with over-and under- tightening a sanitary gasket. Insures that gasket ID matches pipe ID.

 

Torque-Rite Specifications. 
Material: 440C Stainless Steel 
Hardness: 48 Rockwell 
Overall Height: 1.670" 
Driving Hex: .875(7/8) 
Body Diameter: .875" 
Override Flats: .8125(13/16") 
Lot Traceable

Torque-Rite is available in two models

Model: 
TR-30

Perfect Surface Gasket Material:
-Buna
-Silicone
-Viton
-EPDM
-Criti-Flex

Model: 
TR-50

Perfect Surface Gasket Material: 
-Teflon
-Tef-Steel
-Teflon Envelope 
 
Through special order, Torque-Rite models are available in 20-80 inch/pounds force.  Torque-Rite is also available in Electro Polish. 

PERFECT SURFACE GASKET BENEFITS: 

  • Lower bacteria counts. 
  • Maintains/enhances product integrity. 
  • Insures that casket ID matches pipe ID. 
  • Passes US Pharmacopoeia Class V1-XXII certification. 
  • Passes cytotoxicity criteria. 
  • Complies with Title 21 CFR 177.2600. 
  • Complies with I SD A and 3-A sanitary standards. 
  • Conforms to CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices). 


Torque-rite features: 

  • An audible "click" indicating correct inch/pounds force. 
  • Maintains constant 30 or 50 inch/pounds force. 
  • Manual override feature. 
  • Retrofits all sanitary clamps, mini through 6". 
  • Works in rupture disk applications. 
  • Works with all Smart Gasket ™ products including spore trap,   thermocoupler and sampler. 
  • No torque wrench or special training required. 
  • User friendly. 

NOTE: All elastomeric gaskets require periodic replacement. Gasket life is influences by the gasket material, product application, temperature, cleaning procedures, ect. After monitoring gasket condition in a process system, a schedule should be developed for periodic replacement of gaskets.

®Teflon is a Registered trademark of the E.I. DuPont Company 
®Viton is a Registered Trademark of DuPont-Dow Elastomers