Is the Straight bulkhead connector, stainless steel, AI-60050 suitable for use with aggressive chemicals at temperatures up to 200Â°C?

Yes. The Straight bulkhead connector, stainless steel, AI-60050 is suitable for use with aggressive chemicals at temperatures up to 200Â°C. It is made entirely of AISI 316L stainless steel (good corrosion resistance) with no plastic components, and uses Viton seals, which offer high chemical resistance and an operating temperature range up to +225Â°C.well above 200Â°C. Operating pressure (15 bar) and vacuum rating (0.99 bar) should also be checked against your system conditions, but chemically and temperature-wise the AI-60050 is appropriate for aggressive chemicals at 200Â°C.

Can the Straight bulkhead connector, stainless steel, AI-60050 be safely used in pharmaceutical cleanrooms and autoclave sterilization cycles?

Yes. The Straight bulkhead connector, stainless steel, AI-60050 is suitable for pharmaceutical cleanrooms and autoclave cycles in most cases. It is manufactured entirely from AISI 316L (a low-carbon stainless steel widely used in pharma), contains no plastic components, and uses Viton seals-materials known for chemical resistance and biocompatibility. Its operating temperature range (â15Â°C to +225Â°C) and 15 bar working pressure cover typical autoclave sterilization (121â134Â°C, steam) and routine cleanroom conditions. Note: Viton tolerates autoclave temperatures but repeated steam sterilization can shorten elastomer life compared with PTFE; validate compatibility with your specific sterilization cycle, cleaning agents, and regulatory requirements (e.g., extractables/ leachables, GMP) before use.

Does the Straight bulkhead connector, stainless steel, AI-60050 meet food-grade and medical device contact standards?

Straight bulkhead connector, stainless steel, AI-60050. based on the provided description. shows characteristics compatible with many hygienic and industrial uses but does not automatically guarantee formal compliance with specific food-grade or medical device contact standards. What the description supports: - Material AISI 316L stainless steel is commonly accepted for food and medical contact due to low carbon content and good corrosion resistance. - No plastic components reduces contamination risk. - Viton seals (fluoroelastomer) are chemically resistant and widely used in industrial applications; they tolerate the stated temperature range (-15Â°C to +225Â°C) and many aggressive chemicals. - The product is marketed for food, pharmaceutical and medical use, which indicates design intent for such sectors. What is missing for formal compliance: - No explicit mention of regulatory certifications or standards such as FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 (for food-contact materials), EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, EU Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 for plastics (if applicable), ISO 10993 for biological evaluation (medical devices), or specific medical device standards (e.g., USP or relevant ISO standards). - No declaration that the Viton compound is FDA-compliant or meets USP Class VI or ISO 10993 biocompatibility requirements. - No traceability or surface finish specification (Ra) which can be required for certain food/medical applications. Conclusion: Straight bulkhead connector, stainless steel, AI-60050 has suitable base materials (AISI 316L and Viton) and is described for use in food, pharmaceutical and medical contexts, suggesting it can be used in those sectors. However, to confirm it meets food-grade or medical device contact standards you need the manufacturerâs written certifications/declarations (e.g., FDA/FCM compliance for materials, biocompatibility test reports, applicable ISO approvals) and any required surface finish or traceability data. Request those specific certificates from the supplier.

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High-quality straight bulkhead connector, made entirely of AISI 316L steel, series 60050. No plastic components, and seals made of Viton ensure high resistance to corrosive agents and chemicals. Used in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, electronic industries, and in medicine. Material: AISI 316L steel. Operating temperature: from -15°C to +225°C. Working pressure: 15 bar. Vacuum: 0.99 bar. Seal: Viton.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
AI-60050-04	bulkhead fitting, 4 mm hose, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60050-06	bulkhead fitting, 6 mm hose, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60050-08	bulkhead fitting, 8 mm hose, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60050-10	bulkhead fitting, 10 mm hose, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60050-12	bulkhead fitting, 12 mm hose, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry

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High-quality straight bulkhead connector, made entirely of AISI 316L steel, series 60050. No plastic components, and seals made of Viton ensure high resistance to corrosive agents and chemicals. Used in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, electronic industries, and in medicine. Material: AISI 316L steel. Operating temperature: from -15°C to +225°C. Working pressure: 15 bar. Vacuum: 0.99 bar. Seal: Viton.