The Anatomy Of A Failed Hygienic Seal
Perfect Surface Hygienic Seal Benefits:
- Lower bacteria counts.
- Maintains/enhances product integrity.
- Insures that gasket I.D. matches pipe I.D.
- Passes US Pharmacopeia Class VI certification.
- Passes cytotoxicity criteria.
- Complies with Title 21 CFR 177.2600.
- Complies with USDA and 3-A sanitary standards.
- Conforms to CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Manufactured with Animal Derived Ingredient Free elastomers.
- Metal Detectable elastomers available.
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, thermocouple and sampler.
- No torque wrench or special training required.
NOTE: All elastomeric hygienic seals require periodic replacement.
Hygienic seal life is influenced by the seal material, product application, temperature, cleaning procedures, etc. After monitoring seal condition in a process system, a schedule should be developed for periodic replacement of hygienic seals.