Sterling Process Engineering and Services, Inc.
Sterling Process Engineering and Services, Inc.
333 McCormick Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43213
Phone: 614.868.5151
Fax: 614.868.5152
Email: sales@sterlingpe.com
Website: www.sterlingpe.com
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Select TUF STEEL for Outstanding Durability

TUF-STEEL easily outperforms standard solid PTFE and PTFE envelope gaskets even hi the most demanding SIP pharmaceutical applications. In fact, TUF-STEEL lasts a minimum of five times longer in most applications!

Cut Costly Downtime
TUF-STEEL is ideal for sanitary steam pipe connections in extreme temperatures ranging from -20ºF to 450ºF. The superior strength of TUF-STEEL eliminates cold flow creep to prevent maintenance problems and system downtime. With selection for virtually any SIP application. TUF-STEEL gaskets are available in a variety of sanitary standard sizes from 1/2" to 12" diameter.

What’s more, TUF-STEEL works with die Torque-Rile® Perfect Surface Gasket System, eliminating the potential for bacterial entrapment caused by over-tightening or under-tightening.

PTFE and Stainless Steel Deliver Leak-Proof Performance Composed of a unique 50/50 blend of non-pigmented PTFE and 316L Passivated Stainless Steel®. TUF-STEEL is the choice for leak-proof performance and outstanding durability in steam applications.

TUF-STEEL Offers Rugged Composition for Demanding Steam Environments
  • Stainless Steel and PTFE blend
  • Passivated to eliminate rouging
  • Non-pigmented
  • Non-stick surfaces
  • ID Pharmaceutical finish
  • Type 1 Standard, Screen and Orifice Plate gaskets available
TUF STEEL Holds Up Under Rigorous Conditions
  • 100 CIP/SIP cycles guaranteed
  • Superior creep resistance
  • Excellent expansion/contraction stability with minimal thermal expansion
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Stops leaks when correctly torque (50 in./lbs.*)
  • No gasket extrusion into the sanitary tube I.D.
  • No obstruction of flow
  • Maintains sealing stability in ΔT processes
  • Torque-Rite Model TR-50
TUF-STEEL Meets Stringent Standards
  • U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI Certification
  • Cytotoxicity Criteria
  • Title 21 CFR 177.2600
  • Tide 21 CFR 177.1550
  • USDA and 3-A Sanitary Standards
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
  • ASME-BPE Standards
Same Gasket...New Name
The name may have changed from Tef-Steel to Tuf-Steel, but the gasket, the part numbers and the Rubber Fab quality remains exactly the same. Please contact Rubber Fab with any ordering or application questions with Tuf-Steel or any Rubber Fab product.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Available Size

 N/A 2-1/2"

Features

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  • Superior construction: passivated to eliminate rouging, non-stick surfaces, ID Pharmaceutical finish
  • Stops leaks
  • No gasket extrusion into the sanitary tube ID, no obstruction of flow
  • Maintains sealing stability in ΔT processes
  • 50 steam cycles guaranteed

Properties of TUF-STEEL

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Property ASTM Method Value
Specific Gravity D792 3.45
Tensile Strength D4894 1928psi
Elongation@Break D4894 270%
Compressive Stress @ 1% D695 832
Compressive Stress @ 5% D695 2590
Compressive Modulus D695 84200
Hardness D2240 68
Temperature Low Continuous -20°F
Temperature High Continuous 450°F