Many of the fitting adapters that we sell at Sanitary Fittings include NPT connections. NPT stands for National Pipe Thread and it's a very common type of pipe threading here in the US where the threads are actually slightly tapered. This tapering assists with the...
A pump curve is a graphical representation of how a pump will operate under different conditions. It provides pump operators with important information, such as head pressure and flow rate, to help them determine the right pump for a situation’s needs. By...
An impeller is the heart of a pump. As the rotating component that transfers the motor’s energy onto a fluid, it plays a vital role in maintaining the flow and pressure in a pump. Impellers do a marvelous job of transferring liquids by creating centrifugal force while...
Extremely high standards of plant hygiene are required for the processing of any product, such as food, beverages, or pharmaceuticals, meant for human consumption. Product contamination in these processes can lead to wasted resources or even health and safety issues...
Pump flow rate is a crucial parameter to consider when choosing or specifying a pump. It tells us how much liquid the pump can move in a certain amount of time and is usually expressed in gallons per minute (gpm), liters per second (l/s), or cubic meters per hour...
Industrial processing pipeline systems rely on sanitary pumps to pump hygienic liquids, colloids, and slurries. Sanitary pumps are critical in transporting products meant for human contact or consumption, or in operations where cleanliness is mandated or desired....
You may have come across the term "pump head," or simply "head," and "pump motor," or "motor," when trying to decide between different pumps. The concept of head, in particular, is often confused or misunderstood when examining the characteristics of a pump. Before...
Pumps move fluids from one point to another. Indeed, a properly sized pump is key to ensuring a pump functions as intended and delivers the appropriate flow rate and pressure. Pump size is an important factor in many industries, from food and beverage processing to...
Centrifugal pumps were the world’s 189th most traded product in 2020, due to their high demand for domestic and industrial use. They have a basic design that doesn’t involve pistons or valves, and their moving components are few. The pump’s operation mainly relies on...
Pumps are a critical piece in industrial processes involving liquids. They come in different configurations capable of displacing anything from a few trickles to tens of thousands of gallons a minute. In some industries, pumps tend to be one of the biggest energy...
Sanitary Fittings is pleased to announce their newest family of product offerings with Q-Line Fittings. While Q-Line fittings are not a new product offering within the Food, Beverage and Dairy Industries, they are new to the Sanitary Fittings catalog. Q-Line Fittings...
Sanitary Fittings Repeats Inc. 5000 Listing with Another Year of Impressive Growth MILWAUKEE, WI, USA, August 16, 2022 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Sanitary Fittings is No. 2578 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s...
Brewery hoses serve an incredible function throughout the brewing process. From transferring between tanks, to cleaning and even distribution systems. However, there is rarely one type of hose material that meets all the needs of today's breweries. What might work...
Tri-Clamp Fittings FAQ We get a lot of questions about tri-clamp fittings. It's understandable as they are the most popular fitting that we offer. If you don't see an answer to your question below, please contact us. How do you measure tri-clamp gaskets? There are a...
What is a Diaphragm Valve? Diaphragm valves use a flexible seal to control the flow of liquids or process media. There are two types of designs for diaphragm valves: straightaway and weir. Straightaway diaphragm valves operate by pressing the flexible seal down upon...
Sanitary Fittings is proud to start offering Sanitary Pumps as part of its product line. TOP-FLO® is a proven name in the sanitary process equipment industry with a reputation built on quality and durability. In simple terms, TOP-FLO® is a brand you can trust to...
Sanitary Fittings Ranks No. 714 on the 2021 Inc. 5000, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 687 Percent MILWAUKEE, WI, USA, August 17, 2021 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Sanitary Fittings is No. 714 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of...
Brew day is over. Your ale, porter, or lager is happily resting (or is that working?) in the fermenter. You won’t be disturbing its peace for another 2 weeks. And now? It’s time to clean up and put everything back in order. You’re a smart homebrewer, and you’ve used...
Homebrewing may seem like just another “silly hobby” to many a spouse or work colleague. “Why go through all that bother when you can just buy a decent IPA at the store these days?” “Wasting another Saturday in the garage, playing Sam Adams and making ale, when you...
A Tri-clamp sight glass gives the brewer a sneak-peak into the wonderful pipeworks, boilers, and barrels of beer whenever, and wherever, it's transferred from point A to point B. What you see is what you get. This is especially important and true in the complex...
When you buy that first home brewing kit, you get just about everything you need, from the brewing equipment to the bottle capper. And if you are like most of the guys who give homebrewing a try, you also get the brewing bug. The brewing bug leads to certain side...
Once upon a time, a beginner home brewer set out to make a batch of rich, caramel-and-toffee flavored, “easy as can be” American brown ale. He added his roasted malts to his Maris Otter barley. He then carefully combined them with his meticulously blended hops. All...
Maybe you’re new to the homebrewing world and wonder where you can go from here, and you aren’t quite sure if you’ll need a permanent brew setup just yet. Perhaps you’re wanting to brew your own beer and distill your own whisky but haven’t got the room for two...
Whether you brew 10 or 10,000 gallons of beer at a time, knowing the ins and outs of your brewing hardware makes you more able, adept, and efficient. You can better converse with suppliers as well as fellow brewers. You become more knowledgeable of how to care for...
Brewing is a fascinating process. Every element that goes into that fizzy glass, from the raw materials to the tanks and pipes used, is awe-inspiring. It goes right down into the detail: Large tanks and pipes are what people think of when they picture a brewery, but...
We know a good beer when we taste it. Fizz and flavor conspire together to tantalize our senses, and the pleasant aftertaste makes us go back for more. No wonder people smack their lips after the first sip. As you know, beer is more than just a mix of ingredients. ...
“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes” ~Benjamin Franklin I used to think “sanitary tubing will be in stock” was also a sure bet. After all, in years past we’ve been known to have miles and miles of tubing sitting in crates ready to ship to...
You live, breathe and dream beer. You’ve been an enthusiast of the brewing process since you can remember. The best times of your life have included a handcrafted, small-batch beer in your hand. And, you’ve been pretty successful with your brewing operations so far —...
Brewing has become more accessible than ever before, and today we’ll discuss some of the basics that you need to know. It doesn't matter if you're brewing from home or working in a large-scale environment — understanding brewer hardware can help make you more...
The following is a guest post by Steel & O'Brien While the majority of sanitary fittings are still purchased from catalogs, ordered over the phone as part of a major project, specified into systems or facilities, or perhaps ordered from a manufacturer via EDI, a...
A customer recently inquired about a large custom job and whether or not we had orbital welding capabilities. We do! For those of you who may not know what orbital welding is please allow us to explain. You're likely well aware of standard welding, the process of...
Occasionally, we get asked by customers if the food-grade hoses we supply are ready for production usage right out of the box. The answer to this question is a resounding "no". It is imperative to the safety of your manufacturing process lines to clean any products...
You know the old saying: "You learn something new every day"? That proved true today as I learned what NPT actually stands for. Since I got involved in the Sanitary Fittings business I have referred to NPT as National Pipe Thread. Turns out I've been wrong this whole...
A customer recently provided a list of fittings for quote. Within the list there were several links he had found online to some of our competitors' fittings. We provided a detailed quote to the customer explaining that in some cases we cannot compete on pricing,...
"I think you sent me the wrong gaskets." There wasn't a hint of anger in the voice of the customer, rather almost a sense of desperation approaching mild panic. "I have to get these gaskets in place today and you guys sent me the wrong ones. I ordered the Viton...
Some customers within the biopharmaceutical industry, among others, require products to be cleaned beyond what is considered "clean" to other industries. These customers rely on all manufacturing equipment to be cleansed to the most rigorous requirements. It's...
You may have noticed that our gasket prices are higher than some of our competitors. What you may not know is that not all gaskets are created equal. The gaskets offered by Sanitary Fittings are Class VI Certified which means they have passed the most rigorous testing...
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Sanitary Fittings LLC, a distributor of stainless steel fittings and accessories, is introducing a new product line offering of DIN Fittings. The fittings will be available to purchase online in a variety of both lengths and diameters. All fittings offered by Sanitary...
One of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in your sanitary process lines is the lowly Tri-Clamp gasket. Perhaps you don’t give it much thought, but this little piece is crucial for maintaining a leak-proof system. If not properly cleaned and maintained, the...
Tri-Clamp ferrules are available in a variety of options to suit your specific application needs. All ferrules available from Sanitary Fittings still retain the common tri-clamp connection, however, there are certain elements for each fitting that make it...
There are several sanitary clamps available to choose from. Each has its own unique design and serves a specific purpose. Let’s start by taking a look at the different types of sanitary clamps that we offer. They include: Single-Pin Heavy Duty Clamp Double-Pin and...
Customers often ask about the temperature and pressure ratings of our tri-clamp fittings. Occasionally, they will be working in processing environments where high temperatures, pressure or both are required. Naturally, the question arises about our fittings and their...
Before we get into the basics of tri-clamp fittings, I wanted to discuss some of the terminologies you may hear in the food & beverage industry regarding these types of fittings. Occasionally customers will call in asking about the difference between tri-clamp...
Question: Are you able to offer a tri-clamp elbow with a bend radius that is more than 90 degrees? Answer: We get this question every so often from customers. Usually, the issue they are trying to overcome is a lack of space either above or below the two process lines...
Sanitary fittings are specialized plumbing components used in hygienic applications, such as those in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. They are designed to maintain cleanliness, prevent contamination and promote health and safety. These fittings...
I get asked this question from customers on occasion. Looking at how visitors to this website search for products, it's about a 50/50 split between the term "tri-clamp" and "tri-clover". So what is the difference between the two? Ready for this answer...nothing!...
MUSKEGO, WIS. (PRWEB) AUGUST 20, 2018 Sanitary Fittings, LLC, a leading worldwide distributor of stainless steel fittings and accessories, announces the introduction of a new product line offering of Sanitary Beverage Transfer Hoses. Sanitary beverage hoses provide a...
Contents of this article: What are Tri-Clamp Fittings? How Do Tri-Clamp Fittings Work? Benefits of Tri-Clamp Fittings How Do I Measure Tri-Clamp Fittings? Frequently Asked Questions What Are Tri-Clamp Fittings? Tri-Clamp fittings are a subset of sanitary fittings used...
To answer this question let's take a step back and talk about what DIN is. DIN is the German Institute for Standardization. It is an organization that sets standards for quality, safety, and technology through a wide range of industries. For organization and clarity,...
Heat lot number in the above image is highlighted in red. A heat lot number is used as a way to identify certain components of a manufactured item related to heat treatment received. The heat lot number can be used to trace an item back to a specific furnace, year...
I-Line fittings are used in line processing equipment to join separate runs of tubing. You'll typically find this type of equipment in the food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries. In order to make a leak-resistant connection, I-line fittings require...
Watch this video explaining the difference between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel or read the article below. What's the difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel alloy? It's a common question but one that should not be taken lightly. Stainless steel products...
Equipment design is a critical part of the hygienic design process. Hygienic equipment design focuses on all items that have direct or indirect contact with the manufactured products. They include items such as: Material selections Surface finishes Joints Ability for...
Hygienic design is a set of processes and principles to manage potential hazards and reduce food safety risks as it relates to equipment, processes and facilities. These processes and principles include: Specification of safe and durable materials, stainless steel...