Presenting Rubber Fab's Perfect Surface Gasket System. The perfect union of Torque- Rite and the Perfect Surface® Gasket.
Torque-Rite allows you to control compression and expansion while maintaining constant inch/pounds force insuring a Perfect Surface ID when used with a Perfect Surface Gasket. Torque-Rile eliminate the problems associated with over- or under-tightening a gasket which can lead to an unsanitary system.
Compression control is easy!
When tightened, the Torque-Rite's self-limiting internal mechanism will make an audible "click" signaling the user they have reached proper inch/pounds force. If further tightening is attempted, there will be more "click" but no additional application of force on the gasket (if emergency conditions arise, the Torque-Rite has a built-in manual override feature.
Problems with over-tightening or under-tightening a gasket:
Over-tightening can tear or damage a gasket and can also cause a damming effect inside the pipeline. A torn or extruded gasket can hold soil and bacteria. Under- tightening leaves an undesirable concave area at the gasket allowing soil and bacteria to become entrapped. Both conditions should be avoided in a sanitary system.
Maintaining a "Perfect Surface" Sanitary System.
By maintaining a constant force on a Perfect Surface Gasket with the Torque-Rite, gasket I.D. is maintained lowering bacteria count and enhancing product integrity. A Perfect Surface sanitary system is assured.
NOTE:
All elastomeric gaskets require periodic replacement. Gasket life is influenced by the gasket material, product application, temperature, cleaning procedures, etc. After monitoring gasket condition in a process system, a schedule should be developed for periodic replacement of gaskets.
Unit of Measure
Specifications
Material
N/A440C Stainless Steel
Hardness
N/A48 Rockwell
Overall Height
N/A1.670"
Driving Hex
N/A.875 (7/8")
Body Diameter
N/A.875"
Override Flats
N/A.8125 (13/16")
Maximum Load Capacity1
N/A50IN./LBS
Features
N/A
An audible "click" indicating correct inch/pounds force.
Maintains constant 30 or 50 inch/pounds force.
Manual override feature.
Retrofits all sanitary clamps. mini through 6".
Works in rupture disk applications.
Works with all Smart Casket® products including spore trap, thermocouple and sampler.
No torque wrench or special training required.
User friendly.
Perfect Surface Gasket Material
N/APTEF Envelope PTFE TUF-Steel
1 Through special order, Torque-Rite models are available in 20 – 80 inch/ pounds force. Torque-Rite is also available in Electro polish.
