• Ball valves are recommended for controlling flow rates.
• Butterfly Valves are typically used at vessel outlets and on fermenters.
• Ball Valves are best used on pump outlets and vessel returns such as mash tun, sparge and *vorlauf returns.
• *Vorlauf is derived from the German verb "vorlaufen" , defined as "run ahead". In brewing, this is when the wort is initially run off from your lauter tun into a vessel called a "grant". The "runnings" are recirculated from the grant back on top of the grain bed until the wort begins to run clear prior to proceeding with a normal sparge.

If you recently visited a commercial brewery, dairy or water plant, you may have noticed Shiny, Polished, Sanitary Tube with Tri Clover type, Sanitary Clamps and Connections. Sanitary Fittings and Clamps are used almost exclusively in Food, Beverage and Bio-Pharm processes. Sanitary Fittings are preferred for their Strength, Durability, Leak-Proof Design, Clean-Ability, etc. As a result of their smooth open bore and exposed surfaces, you can visually see every surface that your product comes in contact with is clean. Sanitary Fittings are made from all 304/304L or 316/316L stainless steel components.

Sanitary Fittings, also known as Tri Clover fittings, can be a little intimidating at first glance, however by the time you navigate these pages, you will be able to assemble a complete run with varying sizes... no problem! Simply select the Type of Sanitary Tri Clover Fittings you need for your project; a gasket two fittings and a clamp is all that is needed to start, select all the same clamp and tube flange sizes... build from there.

You will notice we also offer Barbs and Pipe Fittings with Flanges to easily adapt to your Vinyl, Beverage Tube and Hose. Don't forget Oetiker Clamps.

Your other choice is Butt Weld, for making custom shapes, extensions, etc. these require a weld. Everything else could be considered accessories; vents, ball valves, check valves, gauges, etc.

Our Sanitary Fittings come from varying sources and are of varying material. Each Item should be stated clearly as to its makeup and C.O.O., ie China, New Zealand, etc and 304/L or 316/L.

• Used World Wide
• Dairy, Brewery, Winery, Clean Water, Cider & More
• Teflon Tape Should Be Used on all NPT Fittings