Tri-Clamp Mesh Screen Gaskets (40MPS)
- Available in Buna, EPDM, Teflon®, Viton®, and Silicone
- Sizes from 1/2″ up to 6″
- Mesh Sizes from 4 to 100
- Creates a leak-proof seal between tri-clamp flanges
- Compound Selection Guide
- Temperature & Usage Guide
- Sizing Guide
- FDA / USP Class VI Tested (Select sizes & material)
Mesh/screen gaskets improve system performance while filtering out unwanted elements in process lines.
Tri-clamp gaskets are used to make a secure, leak proof connection between clamp fittings. A variety of materials is available for selection depending upon medium used in line processing. Gaskets range in size from 1 inch to 4 inches. Please see Compound Selection Guide for compatibility information.
Achievable benefits while maintaining sanitary conditions. Standard with 1/8” concentric bore.
Size (Tube OD) |
Material | |||||
Buna | EPDM | Teflon® | Viton® | |||
1-1/2" | 40MPSU-1.5 | NA | NA | NA | ||
2" | 40MPSU-2 | NA | NA | NA | ||
2-1/2" | 40MPSU-2.5 | NA | NA | NA | ||
3 " | 40MPSU-3 | NA | NA | NA | ||
4 " | 40MPSU-4 | NA | NA | NA |
Mesh to Micron Conversion Table
U.S. MESH | INCHES | MICRONS | MILLIMETERS |
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3 | 0.265 | 6730 | 6.73 |
4 | 0.187 | 4760 | 4.76 |
5 | 0.157 | 4000 | 4 |
6 | 0.132 | 3360 | 3.36 |
7 | 0.111 | 2830 | 2.83 |
8 | 0.0937 | 2380 | 2.38 |
10 | 0.0787 | 2000 | 2 |
12 | 0.0661 | 1680 | 1.68 |
14 | 0.0555 | 1410 | 1.41 |
16 | 0.0469 | 1190 | 1.19 |
18 | 0.0394 | 1000 | 1 |
20 | 0.0331 | 841 | 0.841 |
25 | 0.028 | 707 | 0.707 |
30 | 0.0232 | 595 | 0.595 |
35 | 0.0197 | 500 | 0.5 |
40 | 0.0165 | 400 | 0.4 |
45 | 0.0138 | 354 | 0.354 |
50 | 0.0117 | 297 | 0.297 |
60 | 0.0098 | 250 | 0.25 |
70 | 0.0083 | 210 | 0.21 |
80 | 0.007 | 177 | 0.177 |
100 | 0.0059 | 149 | 0.149 |
120 | 0.0049 | 125 | 0.125 |
140 | 0.0041 | 105 | 0.105 |
170 | 0.0035 | 88 | 0.088 |
200 | 0.0029 | 74 | 0.074 |
230 | 0.0024 | 63 | 0.063 |
270 | 0.0021 | 53 | 0.053 |
325 | 0.0017 | 44 | 0.044 |
400 | 0.0015 | 37 | 0.037 |
Tri-Clamp Gasket Comparison Guide
Gasket | Temperature Range | Recommended Usage | Not Recommended | Industry |
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Buna (Nitrile) | Standard: -35°F to 250°F (-37°C to 121°C) | Water, Oils, Fuels | Ketones, Strong Acids, Sunlight, Ozone, Weathering | Food & Beverage |
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene) | Standard: -65°F to 300°F (-54°C to 149°C) | Sunlight, Weathering, Hot Water, Steam, Select Acids/Bases, Alcohols | Oils, Fuels | Bio-Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Drinking Water |
PTFE (Teflon®) | Standard: -250°F to 450°F (-157°C to 232°C) | Chemical, Heat, Pressure Applications | Stretching, Elasticity | Chemical Processing |
FKM (Viton®) | Standard: -15°F to 437°F (-26°C to 222°C) | Vacuum, Most Acids / Chemicals, Oils, Fuels | Ketones, Ammonia, Hot Water / Steam | Chemical Processing |
How to Measure Tri-Clamp Fittings
Tri-Clamp Fittings and Gasket Sizing Guide
Sanitary Size |
Flange OD (?) |
Tube ID (?) |
Tube OD (?) |
---|---|---|---|
1/2″ | 0.984 | 0.370 | 0.500 |
3/4″ | 0.984 | 0.620 | 0.750 |
1″ | 1.984 | 0.870 | 1.000 |
1 1/2″ | 1.984 | 1.370 | 1.500 |
2″ | 2.516 | 1.870 | 2.000 |
2 1/2″ | 3.047 | 2.370 | 2.500 |
3″ | 3.579 | 2.870 | 3.000 |
4″ | 4.682 | 3.834 | 4.000 |
6″ | 6.562 | 5.782 | 6.000 |
8″ | 8.602 | 7.782 | 8.000 |
10″ | 10.570 | 9.782 | 10.000 |
12″ | 12.570 | 11.760 | 12.000 |
Looking for even more information on Tri-Clamp fittings?
We have everything you need. Read "The Ultimate Guide to Tri-Clamp Fittings"
Additional information
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I am looking to build a vacuum attachment so I can vacuum through a 10-mesh screen with a plant vacuum system. is this something you can help me source parts to complete?
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Q I am looking to build a vacuum attachment so I can vacuum through a 10-mesh screen with a plant v...... Read moreA Unfortunately, we do not offer vacuum fittings. The folks at Ideal Vacuum may be able to lend a hand.
Do you offer the 2" screens in a smaller mesh size?
Thanks , Frank
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Q Do you offer the 2" screens in a smaller mesh size? Thanks , FrankA Hi, Frank. We just added two more mesh screen gaskets for 2" and other sizes for BUNA material. The mesh sizes added were 60# and 100#. Please let me know if you need any other varieties and I can send you a quote.