Is the 90Â° angle plug connector, stainless steel, AI-60130 compatible with food and pharmaceutical applications given its AISI 316L construction and Viton seals?

Yes . the 90Â° angle plug connector, stainless steel, AI-60130 is suitable for many food and pharmaceutical applications. Reasons: - Construction: Made entirely of AISI 316L stainless steel, which is widely accepted in food and pharmaceutical environments for its excellent corrosion resistance and cleanability. - Seals: Uses Viton (FKM) seals, which offer strong chemical resistance and a broad temperature range (-15Â°C to +225Â°C). Viton is commonly used in industrial food and pharmaceutical settings where resistance to oils, solvents and many chemicals is required. - No plastics: Absence of plastic components reduces contamination risk and eases cleaning/sterilization considerations. - Performance: Rated for 15 bar working pressure and near-full vacuum (0.99 bar), suitable for many process conditions. Caveats: - Regulatory compliance: AISI 316L and Viton are commonly accepted, but final suitability depends on specific regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR, EC 1935/2004, USP Class VI) and process requirements. Viton is not universally accepted for all direct-food contact or sterilization regimes (e.g., repeated high-temperature steam sterilization/autoclaving can degrade some elastomers). - Application specifics: For direct food contact, pharmaceutical critical processes, or where aggressive cleaning/sterilization (steam-in-place, CIP/SIP at high temperature) is used, confirm seal certification and validate compatibility with your exact media, temperatures, pressures and cleaning cycles. Recommendation: Proceed if your application tolerates Viton and AISI 316L; otherwise request material certifications (FDA/USP/EC) or consider alternative seal materials (e.g., EPDM, PTFE) and validation for your regulatory requirements.

Can the 90Â° angle plug connector, stainless steel, AI-60130 withstand sterilization processes like autoclaving and CIP?

Yes. The 90Â° angle plug connector, stainless steel, AI-60130 is designed for demanding industrial and medical environments and is suitable for common sterilization methods. Made entirely of AISI 316L stainless steel with no plastic parts and Viton seals, it tolerates high temperatures (operating range â15Â°C to +225Â°C) and resists corrosive agents and chemicals. It can withstand autoclaving cycles at typical sterilization temperatures (steam autoclave up to ~121â134Â°C) and is compatible with many CIP (clean-in-place) procedures. Note that Viton has good chemical and thermal resistance but can be affected by some aggressive oxidizers and very high-temperature or prolonged steam exposure beyond its limits; verify specific cycle parameters and media to ensure long-term seal performance.

Does the 90Â° angle plug connector, stainless steel, AI-60130 resist prolonged exposure to aggressive chemicals at 225Â°C?

Noânot reliably. Explanation: The 90Â° angle plug connector, stainless steel, AI-60130 is made from AISI 316L and has Viton seals, which gives excellent corrosion resistance and broad chemical compatibility at typical operating conditions. However, its specified maximum operating temperature is +225Â°C. âOperating temperatureâ denotes the upper limit for safe, intended continuous use; prolonged exposure at that temperature to aggressive chemicals risks accelerated degradation. Why: - AISI 316L stainless steel resists many corrosive media and performs well at elevated temperatures, but certain aggressive chemicals (strong acids, halides, chlorides, some oxidizers) can attack stainless steel more readily at high temperatures, increasing corrosion rates. - Viton (FKM) seals offer superior chemical resistance compared with many elastomers, but their continuous maximum service temperature is typically around 200â220Â°C depending on formulation and chemical exposure. At 225Â°C, especially in the presence of aggressive chemicals, Viton may harden, swell, lose elasticity, crack, or suffer chemical attack, compromising sealing performance. - The connectorâs stated limits (â15Â°C to +225Â°C) imply design margin up to that temperature; continuous exposure at the upper limit with aggressive media leaves little margin for chemical/thermal stress and is not recommended for long-term reliability. Recommendation: For prolonged exposure at 225Â°C to aggressive chemicals, consult the manufacturer for specific chemical compatibility data and possible alternative seal materials (e.g., metal seals or high-temp fluoroelastomers) or use a higher-temperature-rated design. If manufacturer confirmation is unavailable, do not assume long-term resistance.

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High quality coupling angled 90°, made entirely of steel AISI 316L, series 60130. no element plastic, and seal made of Viton ensure high resistance to action agents corrosion and substances chemical. used in industry chemical, food, pharmaceutical, electronic and in medicine. Material: steel AISI 316L. Operating temperature: od -15°C up to +225°C. Working pressure: 15 bar. Vacuum: 0.99 bar. sealing: Viton.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
AI-60130-04	Fitting angled (elbow), hose 4 mm, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60130-06	Fitting angled (elbow), hose 6 mm, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60130-08	Fitting angled (elbow), hose 8 mm, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60130-10	Fitting angled (elbow), hose 10 mm, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60130-12	Fitting angled (elbow), hose 12 mm, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry

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High quality coupling angled 90°, made entirely of steel AISI 316L, series 60130. no element plastic, and seal made of Viton ensure high resistance to action agents corrosion and substances chemical. used in industry chemical, food, pharmaceutical, electronic and in medicine. Material: steel AISI 316L. Operating temperature: od -15°C up to +225°C. Working pressure: 15 bar. Vacuum: 0.99 bar. sealing: Viton.