Sanitary Gasket Material & Reference Guide
| Gasket | Temperature Range | Recommended Usage | Not Recommended | Industry | Certification Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buna (Nitrile) | Standard: -35°F to 250°F (-37°C to 121°C) | Water, Oils, Fuels | Ketones, Strong Acids, Sunlight, Ozone, Weathering | Food & Beverage | FDA Approved |
| 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 | USP Class VI Tested, FDA Approved |
| PTFE (Teflon®) | Standard: -100°F to 450°F (-74°C to 232°C) | Chemical, Heat, Pressure Applications | Stretching, Elasticity | Chemical Processing | USP Class VI Tested, FDA Approved |
| 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 | USP Class VI Tested, FDA Approved |
| Silicone | Standard: -100°F to 450°F (-73°C to 232°C) | Arsenic Acid, Carbonic Acid, Dimethyl Ether, Isopropyl Alcohol | Acetophenone, Amyl Alcohol, Benzene, Butyl Acetate, Diethyl Ether |
Bio-Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Chemical Processing | USP Class VI Tested, FDA Approved |
Additional Resources
How to measure Tri-Clamp Gasket Dimensions
Gasket Cleaning & Maintenance
