5 Common Tri-Clamp Fittings (With Uses & Examples)
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5 Tri-Clamp Fittings You'll See Everywhere and How to Use Them
Tri-Clamp fittings provide secure sanitary connections in critical processing environments. These stainless steel fittings are designed for easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining leak-proof seals that meet strict hygiene standards. Whether you're building a home brewery, pharmaceutical processing line, or food production facility, the right tri-clamp fittings ensure reliable operation and regulatory compliance.
Below are 5 essential fittings that cover common connection needs across sanitary applications.
Tri-Clamp x Male NPT Adapters
1" Item # Example: SS1C1MN304
Hybrid fittings that combine sanitary tri-clamp connections with standard National Pipe Thread (NPT) threading.
Uses: Connecting sanitary process lines to thread components like pressure gauges, temperature sensors, pumps, and more.
Common Applications: Brewery tanks connecting to threaded valves and pharmaceutical lines connecting to threaded instrumentation.
View ProductTri-Clamp Elbows
1" Item # Example: SS1C90E304
L-shaped fittings that redirect flow at 90-degree angles while maintaining sanitary conditions.
Uses: Navigating around obstacles, changing pipeline direction, and connecting equipment at different elevations.
Common Applications: Tank to pump connections, routing lines around structural beams, and connecting floor-mounted equipment to elevated tanks.
View ProductSingle-Pin Clamps
1" - 1 1/2" Item # Example: SS115SPC304
Quick-connect clamps with a single pivot pin, used for securing tri-clamp connections.
Uses: Assembling and disassembling tri-clamp connections for cleaning, maintenance, and system modifications.
Common Applications: Frequent cleaning cycles in food processing, temporary connections during equipment maintenance, and allows for portable processing equipment.
View ProductTri-Clamp End Caps
1" - 1 1/2" Item # Example: SS115CEC304
Cap fitting that seals the end of tubing with a tri-clamp connection.
Uses: Capping unused ports, creating clean terminations for future expansion, and sealing lines during testing or cleaning.
Common Applications: Unused tank nozzles, end-of-line terminations, and temporary closures during system commissioning.
View ProductTri-Clamp Long Weld Ferrules
1" Item # Example: SS1CLWF304
Extended length ferrule with a longer straight section for welding on one end and a flange for a tri-clamp connection on the other end.
Uses: Permanent installation into process equipment and creating sanitary connections on custom fabricated lines.
Common Applications: Custom stainless steel tank fabrication and permanent pipeline installations in pharmaceutical facilities.
View ProductThese 5 tri-clamp fittings represent some of the most common components across sanitary industries. At SaniFitDirect, we offer a complete tri-clamp fittings collection all manufactured to 3-A Sanitary Standards. If you have any questions, please contact us at sales@sanifitdirect.com or 804-214-6098.
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