Replacing gaskets in sanitary fittings and valves at the correct times is essential to avoid costly downtimes and ensuring product quality. Sanitary gaskets are one of the small things that are often overlooked in various processes.
When to Replace Sanitary Gaskets in Sanitary Fittings:
Visible Damage: Tears, cracks, and deformation are signs of a faulty gasket
Less of elasticity: Rubber naturally loses its elasticity over time. Depending on the aggressiveness of the product, gaskets become compromised within a few weeks to a few years. Squeeze and pull on the gasket to check if it has stiffen or become brittle
Leakage: When properly installed valves and unions start leaking, it usually means the gasket is worn
Exposure to Chemical and Temperature: Rubber responds differently to different types of chemical and temperatures. In harsher operating environment, inspect gaskets more frequently for signs of degradation
NKE is a supplier of sanitary gaskets, have a look at our ferrule, SMS, DIN, and other sanitary gaskets.
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