Composed of a unique proprietary blend of PTFE and 316L Stainless Steel, Tuf-Steel® is the choice for leak-proof performance and outstanding durability in steam applications. With a 500 steam cycle guarantee, this metal detectable gasket will easily out perform any elastomeric or perfluoroelastomer gasket and will remain in service for extended periods of time. It is the material of choice when chemical and heat resistance are required!
Sentrol Life Sciences Minimum Order $100
Part #: 40MPG-TS-100
Datasheet: https://nesentrol.com/datasheets/TufSteelGasketDataSheet.pdf
TUF-STEEL® Stands Up to Rigorous Conditions and Delivers Leak-Proof Performance
• 500 CIP/SIP cycles guaranteed
• Excellent expansion/contraction stability with minimal thermal expansion
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Stops leaks when correctly torqued (50 in./lbs. with Torque-Rite Model TR-50)
• Tuf-Steel® is a compression control gasket
• No gasket intrusion into the sanitary tube I.D.
• No obstruction of flow
• Maintains sealing stability in ∆T processes
Property | ASTM Method | Value |
Specific Gravity | D792 | 3.45 |
Tensile Strength | D4894 | 1928psi |
Elongation @ Break | D4894 | 270% |
Compressive Stress @ 1% | D695 | 832 |
Compressive Stress @ 5% | D695 | 2590 |
Compressive Modulus | D695 | 84200 |
Hardness | D2240 | 68 |
Temperature Low | Continuous | -350°F |
Temperature High | Continuous | 550°F |
The original Tuf-Steel® gasket, a Rubber Fab product innovation, is the strongest gasket in the pharmaceutical, biotech, food and beverage industries. Tuf-Steel® is ideal for extreme temperature applications, such as steam, hot oil and friers, where temperatures range from -350°F to 550°F.
TUF-STEEL® Meets Stringent Standards
• U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI Certification
• Cytotoxicity Criteria
• FDA CFR 21 177.1550
• 3-A Certified
• USDA
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
• ASME-BPE Standards for Type I and Type II
• ADI Free® (Animal Derived Ingredient Free)