Is the Plug tee "L" with male thread, type R 38 NSF safe for potable hot and cold drinking water and compliant with NSF/ANSI 51 and 61?

Yes. The Plug tee "L" with male thread, type R 38 NSF is designed for the food industry and is specified for cold and hot drinking water. It contains no plastic components, is nickelâplated brass, uses FDAâapproved Viton seals, and is rated for temperatures â20Â°C to +150Â°C and pressures up to 16 bar. The product cites compliance with NSF/ANSI 51 and NSF/ANSI 61, and the materials and seals are stated as suitable for food and potable water contact. Based on this specification, the Plug tee "L" with male thread, type R 38 NSF is safe for potable hot and cold drinking water and compliant with NSF/ANSI 51 and 61.

Does the Plug tee "L" with male thread, type R 38 NSF contain any plastic parts or coatings harmful to food applications?

No - the Plug tee "L" with male thread, type R 38 NSF contains no plastic parts or coatings harmful to food applications. It is made of nickel-plated brass (nickel applied via a special chemical process, not plastic), and seals are Viton (FDA-approved for food contact). It meets NSF/ANSI 51 and NSF/ANSI 61, is designed for food industry use (cold and hot drinking water), and resists detergents and chemicals. Operating range: -20Â°C to +150Â°C, working pressure 16 bar, vacuum 0.99 bar.

Is the Plug tee "L" with male thread, type R 38 NSF suitable for use in pharmaceutical and medical applications?

Yes. The Plug tee "L" with male thread, type R 38 NSF is suitable for pharmaceutical and medical applications. Justification: nickel-plated brass body with no plastic parts, Viton seals (chemical- and detergent-resistant, FDA-approved for food contact), operating range â20Â°C to +150Â°C, max working pressure 16 bar and vacuum 0.99 bar, and conformity to NSF/ANSI 51 and NSF/ANSI 61. These characteristics make it appropriate for use in pharmaceutical, medical and related hygienic environments.

Plug tee “L” with male thread, type R 38 NSF

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Material	B – brass (bronze)

Elbow tee, rotary, screw-in with external cylindrical thread, series F type R 38 NSF. Designed for the food industry (e.g., for cold or hot drinking water). No plastic components, coated with nickel in a special chemical process, and seals made of Viton ensure high resistance to detergents and other chemicals. Also suitable for various applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, electronic industries, and in medicine. Operating temperature: from -20°C to +150°C. Working pressure: 16 bar. Vacuum: 0.99 bar. Material: nickel-plated brass. Seal: Viton (approved for food contact by the FDA). Standards: NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61.

List of product variants

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MW-2F38011	Adjustable L branch connector R38 NSF 8 mm hose, GZ BSP 1/4"	-	16	In stock	Enquiry
MW-2F38013	Adjustable L branch connector R38 NSF 10 mm hose, GZ BSP 1/4"	-	16	In stock	Enquiry
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Elbow tee, rotary, screw-in with external cylindrical thread, series F type R 38 NSF. Designed for the food industry (e.g., for cold or hot drinking water). No plastic components, coated with nickel in a special chemical process, and seals made of Viton ensure high resistance to detergents and other chemicals. Also suitable for various applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, electronic industries, and in medicine. Operating temperature: from -20°C to +150°C. Working pressure: 16 bar. Vacuum: 0.99 bar. Material: nickel-plated brass. Seal: Viton (approved for food contact by the FDA). Standards: NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61.