Is the Straight connector with male thread, type R 1 NSF safe for use with hot potable water and food-contact applications?

Yes. Straight connector with male thread, type R 1 NSF is suitable and safe for hot potable water and food-contact applications. It is specifically designed for the food industry (including cold and hot drinking water), has no plastic components, uses nickel-plated brass, and features Viton seals approved for food contact by the FDA. It meets NSF/ANSI 51 and NSF/ANSI 61 standards, supports operating temperatures from -20Â°C to +150Â°C, and withstands working pressures up to 16 bar.making it appropriate for hot potable water and other food-contact uses.

Does the Straight connector with male thread, type R 1 NSF have FDA-approved seals safe for chemical detergents?

Straight connector with male thread, type R 1 NSF - Yes. The seals are made of Viton and are FDA-approved for food contact, providing high resistance to chemical detergents and other chemicals. The product is designed for the food industry, has no plastic parts, is nickel-plated brass, and meets NSF/ANSI 51 and NSF/ANSI 61 standards.

Can the Straight connector with male thread, type R 1 NSF be autoclaved for medical or pharmaceutical sterilization?

Straight connector with male thread, type R 1 NSF: Based on the provided specification, autoclaving for standard medical or pharmaceutical sterilization is not recommended without further manufacturer confirmation. Rationale: the connector is made of nickel-plated brass with Viton seals and an operating temperature range of -20Â°C to +150Â°C. Typical steam autoclaving cycles reach 121â134Â°C and are within the stated maximum temperature; Viton has good resistance to heat and many chemicals and can tolerate autoclave temperatures in many cases. However, repeated exposure to high-temperature steam, pressure cycling, and condensate chemistry can degrade nickel plating, promote corrosion of brass in prolonged wet high-temperature conditions, or affect seal life. Additionally, the product is certified for food and potable water use (NSF/ANSI 51 and 61) but not specifically certified for medical or pharmaceutical sterilization processes (no stated autoclave/sterilization approval). Recommendation: consult the manufacturer for explicit autoclave compatibility, cycle limits, and validated sterilization procedures. If manufacturer confirmation is unavailable, consider components explicitly rated and validated for autoclave sterilization (stainless steel with autoclave-rated elastomers) for medical/pharmaceutical use.

Straight connector with male thread, type R 1 NSF

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Material	B – brass (bronze)

Straight connector with external cylindrical thread, series F type R 1 NSF. Designed for the food industry (e.g., for cold or hot drinking water). No plastic components, nickel plating through 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. Material: nickel-plated brass. Operating temperature: from -20°C to +150°C. Working pressure: 16 bar. Vacuum: 0.99 bar. Seal: Viton (approved for food contact by the FDA). Standards: NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
MW-2F01000	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 6 mm, GZ M5	-	16
MW-2F01001	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 4 mm, GZ M5	-	16
MW-2F01002	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 4 mm, GZ BSP 1/8"	-	16
MW-2F01003	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 4 mm, GZ BSP 1/4"	-	16
MW-2F01007	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 6 mm, GZ BSP 1/8"	-	16
MW-2F01008	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 6 mm, GZ BSP 1/4"	-	16
MW-2F01009	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 8 mm, GZ BSP 1/8"	-	16
MW-2F01010	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 8 mm, GZ BSP 1/4"	-	16
MW-2F01011	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 8 mm, GZ BSP 3/8"	-	16
MW-2F01012	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 10 mm, GZ BSP 1/4"	-	16
MW-2F01013	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 10 mm, GZ BSP 3/8"	-	16
MW-2F01022	Straight connector R1 NSF hose 10 mm, GZ BSP 1/2"	-	16

Straight connector with external cylindrical thread, series F type R 1 NSF. Designed for the food industry (e.g., for cold or hot drinking water). No plastic components, nickel plating through 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. Material: nickel-plated brass. Operating temperature: from -20°C to +150°C. Working pressure: 16 bar. Vacuum: 0.99 bar. Seal: Viton (approved for food contact by the FDA). Standards: NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61.