Hygienic fittings Tri-Clover 3-A
Alfa Laval Hygienic fittings Tri-Clover™ 3-A increase uptime, safeguard product integrity and boost yield. They meet strict standards for hygienic and sterile processing conditions in the food, beverage, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other industries where contamination prevention and sanitization are business imperatives.
Meet 3-A Sanitary Standards and ASME dimensioning and tolerancing standards
- Safeguard product integrity
- Prevent product loss
- Maximize uptime through fast installation and easy maintenance
The Hygienic fittings Tri-Clover 3-A help secure thorough cleaning and sanitization in sanitary and aseptic fluid transfer lines. Smooth, crevice-free, electro- or mechanically polished internal surface finishes (Ra < 0.4 - 0.8 μ) and leakproof, airtight seals minimize microbial contamination risks.
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Did you know that tubes and fittings make up 90% of the fluid’s surface contact throughout the process flow?
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Tubes and fittings – The vital backbone of hygienic processes
The importance of tubes and fittings in hygienic production cannot be overstated. Connecting all processing equipment, they safeguard the reliability, efficiency, safety and sustainability of the process flow.
Superior safety
Designed for unique cleanability and full traceability to safeguard the integrity of processes and products.
Unmatched reliability
Exceptional quality, durability, and longevity to ensure high uptime and productivity.
Optimum efficiency
Engineered for seamless flow and easy cleaning, assuring optimized processes and increased yield.
Sustainability at heart
Manufactured and delivered with sustainability in mind, reducing the carbon footprint and meeting sustainability targets.
The wide range of tubes and fittings at Alfa Laval
Bends
Hygienic bends, compliant with standards DIN, EN, ISO, BS, 3A and ASME BPE, control flow direction, minimize resistance and turbulence, and maintain pressure during directional changes. Designed for cleaning in place (CIP), they're easily integrated with other fittings and components in the process line.
Connections
Alfa Laval supplies hygienic connections, designed to meet all major standards including DIN, EN, ISO, BS, 3A and ASME BPE. Each connection comprises a liner, male part, nut, and gasket. Our connections utilize stainless steel, especially types 304L and 316L. Accompanied by hygienic gaskets, Alfa Laval's connections resist cleaning agents and high temperatures.
End caps
Alfa Laval supplies hygienic end caps conforming to standards DIN, EN, ISO, BS, 3A and ASME BPE. Made of non-reactive, non-corrosive stainless steel 304L and 316L, they have a smooth interior, avoiding microbial build-up and supporting Cleaning-in-Place (CIP). Alfa Laval ensures quality, offering digital certifications.
Gaskets
Our gaskets primary function is to provide an effective seal even under varying temperature and pressure conditions. Alfa Laval supply gaskets within the following materials – all in conformity with FDA: EPDM rubber (Ethylene Propylene), Actylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), Silicone rubber (Q), Fluorine rubber (FPM/FKM), Hydrogenated actylonitrileButadiene rubber (HNBR) and Perfluoroalkoxy polymer (PFA).
Pipe holders
Alfa Laval offers pipe holders in grade 1.4301 (304) for its corrosion resistance and sanitary properties. Available with varying shaft lengths and welding attachments, they match our tube and fitting dimensions. Our pipe holders withstand varying pressures, temperatures, and mitigate cross-contamination in multi-product facilities. They also effectively dampen vibrations, ensuring system integrity.
Tools for tubing
Alfa Laval offers all essential tools for tubing and fittings.
Our product range includes spanners for DIN EN 10357 and ISO, spanners for SMS, spanners for IDF round nuts, spanners for hexagon nuts, universal spanners for round nuts and spanners for RJT (BS) hexagon nuts. It also includes cuttings device for DIN EN 10357 and cutting device for ISO.