Is the Plug tee "T" with male thread, stainless steel, AI-60215 compatible with food-grade cleaning and sterilization processes?

Yes. The Plug tee "T" with male thread, stainless steel, AI-60215 is compatible with food-grade cleaning and sterilization processes. Rationale: - Material: AISI 316L stainless steel is widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries for its excellent corrosion resistance and suitability for hygienic environments. - Construction: Entirely metal with no plastic components minimizes contamination risk and allows compatibility with high-temperature and aggressive cleaning agents. - Seals: Viton offers strong chemical and temperature resistance (usable within the productâs stated range), suitable for many sanitizing chemicals; however, for repeated high-temperature steam sterilization (e.g., autoclaving) or exposure to certain aggressive cleaners, verify Viton compatibility with the specific process and chemicals used. - Temperature/pressure limits: Rated for -15Â°C to +225Â°C and 15 bar, which covers common CIP (clean-in-place), SIP (sterilize-in-place) and many steam/chemical sterilization procedures. Ensure your specific process parameters (temperature, pressure, chemical concentrations, duration) fall within these limits. Recommendation: For critical food/aseptic processes, confirm Viton compatibility with your exact sterilants and consider traceability/cleaning validation per your facilityâs protocols.

Can the Plug tee "T" with male thread, stainless steel, AI-60215 be used in pharmaceutical sterile filling lines?

Based on the provided description, the Plug tee "T" with male thread, stainless steel, AI-60215 appears suitable for pharmaceutical sterile filling lines in many respects: it is made entirely of AISI 316L (a pharma-compatible stainless steel), contains no plastic components, uses Viton seals (chemically resistant), and is rated for -15Â°C to +225Â°C, 15 bar pressure and 0.99 bar vacuum. These attributes support use in pharmaceutical environments. However, final suitability depends on specific sterile filling line requirements (e.g., surface finish/Ra, passivation, cleanability, validation, sterility compatibility of Viton with process fluids, regulatory/cGMP documentation, and any required certifications). Recommend verifying surface finish, passivation status, material certificates (e.g., 3.1/3.2), and compatibility of Viton with your product and sterilization methods before use.

Does the Plug tee "T" with male thread, stainless steel, AI-60215 resist corrosion from common industrial acids and solvents?

Yes. The Plug tee "T" with male thread, stainless steel, AI-60215 offers strong resistance to corrosion from many common industrial acids and solvents. It is made entirely of AISI 316L stainless steel, a low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing grade known for improved resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion versus 304 in chloride-containing and mildly reducing environments. Additionally, the absence of plastic components eliminates weak points for chemical attack, and the Viton seals provide excellent chemical compatibility with a wide range of acids, solvents, oils and aggressive media across the productâs stated temperature range (-15Â°C to +225Â°C). Limitations to consider: - Extremely strong oxidizing acids (e.g., hot concentrated nitric acid, aqua regia) and certain halogenated or highly reducing media can attack stainless steels including 316L; compatibility should be checked for such specific chemicals and concentrations. - Chloride-rich environments at elevated temperatures or under stress can promote pitting and crevice corrosion risk even for 316L. - Viton is broadly chemical-resistant but has known incompatibilities (e.g., some ketones, concentrated amines, and low-molecular-weight esters); verify seal compatibility with particular solvents and temperatures. Conclusion: For most common industrial acids and solvents encountered in chemical, food, pharmaceutical, electronics and medical applications, the Plug tee "T" with male thread, stainless steel, AI-60215 provides high corrosion resistance. For aggressive, concentrated or high-temperature chemicals, confirm compatibility with material chemical-resistance data or conduct specific testing.

Plug tee “T” with male thread, stainless steel, AI-60215

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High-quality “T” branch connection with external parallel thread (BSP or M5), made entirely of AISI 316L stainless steel, series 60215. 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-60215-04-02	Adjustable T-connector, 4 mm hose, GZ 1/8" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-04-04	Adjustable T-connector, 4 mm hose, GZ 1/4" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-04-M5	Adjustable T-connector, 4 mm hose, GZ M5, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-06-02	Adjustable T-connector, hose 6 mm, GZ 1/8" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-06-04	Adjustable T-connector, hose 6 mm, GZ 1/4" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-08-02	Adjustable T-connector, hose 8 mm, GZ 1/8" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-08-04	Adjustable T-connector, hose 8 mm, GZ 1/4" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-10-04	Adjustable T-connector, hose 10 mm, GZ 1/4" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-10-06	Adjustable T-connector, hose 10 mm, GZ 3/8" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-10-08	Adjustable T-connector, hose 10 mm, GZ 1/2" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-12-06	Adjustable T-connector, hose 12 mm, GZ 3/8" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry
AI-60215-12-08	Adjustable T-connector, hose 12 mm, GZ 1/2" BSP, AISI 316L	-	15	In stock	Enquiry

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High-quality “T” branch connection with external parallel thread (BSP or M5), made entirely of AISI 316L stainless steel, series 60215. 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.