Why sanitary surface finish matters In hygienic processing, surface finish is not about looks. It is about how easily a surface releases product, cleans during CIP, and resists microbial attachment over time. The smoother the wetted surface, the fewer places... keep reading
John Perry Fittings
Sanitary Fittings offers a wide selection of John Perry fittings designed specifically for the dairy and beverage markets. These are notable for their flat-faced ferrules, which enable them to work with a metal-to-metal seat. However, they can be used with a gasket to provide additional security for creating a tight seal. Our range of John Perry pipe fittings are engineered and manufactured to provide a completely leak-free connection between elements.
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