Contamination control starts long before a production line is cleaned. It begins with how the system is designed, installed, inspected, and maintained. In hygienic facilities, small details like drainability, gasket condition, surface finish, and weld quality can have a direct... keep reading
Q-Line Gaskets
Q-Line fittings are very similar to Tri-Clamp fittings, but are heavier duty and not as widely used. One key difference between the two styles of fittings is that Q-Line fittings have a slightly larger width for their flange faces than Tri-Clamp fittings. Q-Line fittings use the same type of clamp as our standard I-Line fittings. The wider I-Line fittings are a suitable size to accommodate the same size Q-Line fittings. Read more on our blog.
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