Is the GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain, stainless steel compatible with food and pharmaceutical applications given its AISI 316 construction and FKM-VITON sealing?

GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain, stainless steel, made of AISI 316 with black FKMâVITON sealing, presents characteristics that are generally favorable for many food and pharmaceutical applications, but final suitability depends on specific regulatory and process requirements. Pozytywne aspekty: - AISI 316 stainless steel: good corrosion resistance, pitting resistance in chloride environments, powszechnie akceptowany w branÅ¼ach spoÅ¼ywczej i farmaceutycznej. - FKMâVITON: chemicznie odporne elastomer, wytrzymuje szeroki zakres temperatur do +180Â°C, dobra odpornoÅÄ na oleje, rozpuszczalniki i wiele chemikaliÃ³w. - Norma EN 14420â8/NFâEâ29572: wskazuje zgodnoÅÄ wymiarowÄ i funkcjonalnÄ z przemysÅowymi standardami. Ograniczenia i uwagi: - FKMâVITON nie jest uniwersalnie certyfikowany jako materiaÅ do kontaktu z Å¼ywnoÅciÄ . wymagana jest konkretna ocena (np. zgodnoÅÄ z FDA 21 CFR lub EU Reg. 1935/2004) dla danego zastosowania. Nie wszystkie formulacje Viton majÄ dopuszczenia do kontaktu z Å¼ywnoÅciÄ lub do zastosowaÅ farmaceutycznych. - Dla aplikacji farmaceutycznych czÄsto wymagane sÄ dodatkowe certyfikaty USP (np. USP Class VI), testy ekstrakcyjnoÅci, czystoÅci i procesÃ³w dekonta minacji. Brak tych informacji w opisie. - Temperaturowy zakres (-10Â°C do +180Â°C) jest korzystny, lecz zgodnoÅÄ z procesami CIP/SIP i odpornoÅÄ na Årodki sterylizujÄce muszÄ byÄ zweryfikowane. Wniosek: GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain, stainless steel ma konstrukcjÄ i materiaÅy, ktÃ³re mogÄ byÄ odpowiednie dla wielu aplikacji spoÅ¼ywczych i przemysÅowych farmaceutycznych, jednak przed uÅ¼yciem w branÅ¼y food/pharma naleÅ¼y potwierdziÄ specyficzne certyfikaty i dopuszczenia dla zastosowanej formulacji FKMâVITON oraz wymogi dotyczÄce czystoÅci, testÃ³w i sterylizacji.

Can the GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain, stainless steel withstand outdoor corrosion and salt spray environments?

Yes. The GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain, stainless steel is made from AISI 316, a marine-grade stainless steel known for excellent resistance to corrosion and pitting in salt spray and marine environments. Its FKMâVITON rubber seal maintains integrity across â10Â°C to +180Â°C and the component is manufactured to EN 14420-8/NFâEâ29572 standards, indicating suitable design and pressure rating (16 bar) for demanding applications. While AISI 316 offers strong protection, long-term performance in highly aggressive or continuously submerged saltwater conditions can be improved further with proper maintenance (regular rinsing, inspections) and consideration of crevice and galvanic corrosion in system design.

Does the GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain, stainless steel fit standard 1Â½" hose fittings?

No. The GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain, stainless steel is manufactured to the EN 14420-8/NF-E-29572 (Guillemin) standard and has a symmetrical Guillemin coupling design, not the standard 1Â½" hose thread. It is intended to mate with Guillemin-type couplings of the same standard and material (AISI 316), pressure rating (16 bar) and sealing (FKM-Viton). To fit a standard 1Â½" hose fitting you would need a specific adapter between the GUILLEMIN coupling and the 1Â½" hose thread.

GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain, stainless steel

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Additional information

Material	SS – stainless steel

GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain. It has a symmetrical design of the connection part. Manufactured according to standard EN 14420-8/NF-E-29572. Material: AISI 316 steel. Working pressure: 16 bar. Sealing: black FKM-VITON rubber. Operating temperature: from -10°C to +180°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
GU-DP-075-SS	GUILLEMIN DN 20 connector blind plug, AISI 316	-	-
GU-DP-100-SS	GUILLEMIN DN 25 connector blind plug, AISI 316	-	-
GU-DP-125-SS	GUILLEMIN DN 32 connector blind plug, AISI 316	-	-
GU-DP-150-SS	GUILLEMIN DN 40 connector blind plug, AISI 316	-	-
GU-DP-200-SS	GUILLEMIN DN 50 connector blind plug, AISI 316	-	-
GU-DP-250-SS	GUILLEMIN DN 65 connector blind plug, AISI 316	-	-
GU-DP-300-SS	GUILLEMIN DN 80 connector blind plug, AISI 316	-	-
GU-DP-400-SS	GUILLEMIN DN 100 connector blind plug, AISI 316	-	-

GUILLEMIN connector cap with chain. It has a symmetrical design of the connection part. Manufactured according to standard EN 14420-8/NF-E-29572. Material: AISI 316 steel. Working pressure: 16 bar. Sealing: black FKM-VITON rubber. Operating temperature: from -10°C to +180°C.