Choosing between 304 and 316L stainless steel is rarely about “better” and more about the environment your equipment actually sees: chlorides, cleaners, temperature swings, weld density, and how much risk you can tolerate. In sanitary processing, those factors show up... keep reading
Q-Line Fittings
Q-Line Fittings are similar to tri-clamp fittings in that they require a clamp, gasket and ferrule to create a leak proof connection. Sanitary Fittings offers a wide selection of Q-Line fittings for your needs.
Available in both 304 and 316L stainless steel alloys (what’s the difference) and manufactured in accordance with 3A Standards. Material Test Reports (MTRs) available upon request. Sanitary Fittings has access to a large amount of inventory so most orders include same day shipping.
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