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Tri-Clamp Fittings

Facilitate secure, leak-proof connections with our Tri-Clamp fittings, featuring 90° elbows, tees, reducers, and more. Crafted from high-quality 304 and 316L stainless steel, these fittings meet 3-A Sanitary Standards, ensuring optimal hygiene and durability.
Sanitary Tri-Clamp tube fittings are widely used in the food and beverage industry, particularly in Food Processing Plants, Breweries, Wineries, and Dairies. Also known as Tri-Clover fittings, they connect to the process line with a gasket, a clamp, and another quick-clamp fitting. They disconnect just as easily for cleaning or replacement.
What’s the difference between Tri-Clamp and Tri-Clover? The answer is simple. They’re identical in every way. “Tri-Clover” was Alfa-Laval’s trademark for their sanitary clamp fitting type, and much like any pioneering product, their brand name became commonly used in the industry to describe any fitting with that connection type. Other manufacturers entered the marketplace and called their products “Tri-Clamp”, which is now the term in wider use. Your Tri-Clamp and Tri-Clover fittings will connect perfectly because they’re one and the same. A Heavy-Duty or High-Pressure clamp is used to complete the union between two Tri-Clamp fittings. In addition to choosing the correct clamp based on your temperature and pressure requirements, it’s very important to choose the right gasket and make sure it’s properly seated before tightening the clamp. Improper alignment is a leading cause of leaks and contamination. The clamp should be secure, but not overtight. If the gasket bulges, it could push into the process line, creating space for bacteria to breed. Below are the commonly used gasket types offered by DuvaSanitary.com.
  • Buna – Rubber gaskets for general purpose industrial sealing at moderate temperatures (between -22° and 250°F).
  • Viton® – Rubber gaskets providing indefinite seal from 5° to 400°F, and an excellent seal at 600°F up to 48 hours.
  • EPDM – A very stable rubber-like gasket that resists heat, oxidation and aging, with flexibility at low temperatures. Working range is -60° to 300°F.
  • Teflon® – Also known as PTFE, these chemically resistant plastic gaskets are unaffected by most corrosive liquids and gasses from -400° to 500°F.
DuvaSanitary.com offers Sanitary Tri-Clamp tube fittings in 304 and 316 stainless steel. With a polished ID to 32RA or better, sanitary fittings help to prevent impurities from settling and corrupting your medium. Our clamp end fittings meet all 3-A requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Duva provides Tri-Clamp fittings that are crafted from high-quality 304 and 316L stainless steel, adhering to 3-A Sanitary Standards. This ensures the fittings meet stringent hygiene and durability requirements necessary for food and beverage applications. Our expertise in manufacturing these components ensures they facilitate secure, leak-proof connections, crucial for maintaining sanitation in environments like Food Processing Plants, Breweries, Wineries, and Dairies. We offer a wide range of fittings, including elbows, tees, and reducers, designed for easy cleaning and replacement, demonstrating our commitment to quality and compliance with industry standards.

The installation of Tri-Clamp fittings in a sanitary process line involves several key steps to ensure a secure and leak-proof connection. First, select the appropriate Tri-Clamp fittings, such as 90° elbows, tees, or reducers, made from high-quality 304 or 316L stainless steel, which meet 3-A Sanitary Standards. Next, align the fittings with the process line and insert a gasket between the connections to maintain hygiene and prevent leaks. Secure the connection by using a Heavy-Duty or High-Pressure clamp to join the fittings firmly. This type of clamp is specifically designed to withstand the operational demands of food and beverage industry settings, including Food Processing Plants, Breweries, Wineries, and Dairies. Finally, ensure that all connections are tight and properly sealed before starting the process line. The fittings can be easily disconnected for cleaning or replacement when necessary.

At Duva Sanitary, we provide expert consultation services to help you understand the cost implications of selecting various Tri-Clamp fittings. Our team can guide you through the options of 304 and 316L stainless steel fittings, explaining how different configurations like 90° elbows, tees, and reducers can affect your budget. We also offer detailed advice on selecting the right gaskets and clamps to ensure both cost efficiency and optimal hygiene for your specific industry needs.

By utilizing Duva’s Tri-Clamp fittings, you can expect secure, leak-proof connections that meet 3-A Sanitary Standards, ensuring both optimal hygiene and durability. Made from high-quality 304 and 316L stainless steel, these fittings are designed to withstand the rigorous demands of food processing environments, such as those found in breweries, wineries, and dairies. The ease of disconnection for cleaning or replacement ensures minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.