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📅 Upcoming Closure: Thanksgiving Weekend
PNW Sanitary will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, November 27th through Sunday, November 30th. We will resume...
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News
Understanding Tri-Clamp Clamps: Types & Applications
Understanding Tri-Clamp Clamps: Single-Pin, Double-Pin, High-Pressure & Safety Clamps Tri-Clamp connections rely on a simple but extremely effective sealing system:...
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Brewery Equipment
What Are MTRs? How to Read Stainless Steel Certifications
What Are MTRs? How to Read and Verify Stainless Steel Certifications A Mill Test Report (MTR) is an essential document...
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304 Stainless
Beginner’s Guide to ASTM A270 Sanitary Tubing
Beginner’s Guide to ASTM A270 Sanitary Tubing Sanitary tubing is the backbone of hygienic processing systems in food, beverage, dairy,...
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304 Stainless
Common Sanitary Gasket Failures & How to Prevent Them
Common Sanitary Gasket Failures & How to Prevent Them Sanitary gaskets are small components with a major responsibility: they provide...
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CIP/SIP
How CIP & SIP Cycles Affect Sanitary Gaskets
How CIP & SIP Cycles Affect Sanitary Gaskets Sanitary gaskets are exposed to some of the harshest conditions in hygienic...
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Brewery Equipment
How to Choose the Right Tri-Clamp Gasket (Material Comparison)
How to Choose the Right Tri-Clamp Gasket: Material Guide Selecting the correct gasket material is as critical as choosing the...
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Brewery Equipment
What Makes a Fitting “Sanitary”?
What Makes a Fitting Sanitary? Materials, Finish, and Hygienic Design Sanitary fittings are designed for one purpose: to support safe,...
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3-A Standards
How to Measure Sanitary Fittings Correctly
How to Measure Sanitary Fittings Correctly Measuring sanitary fittings can be confusing—especially if you’re new to Tri-Clamp, I-Line, or other...
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304 Stainless
304 vs 316L Stainless Steel: How to Choose the Right Alloy
304 vs 316L Stainless Steel: How to Choose the Right Alloy for Sanitary Processing Selecting the correct stainless steel alloy...
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304 Stainless
Tri-Clamp vs I-Line vs Bevel Seat vs John Perry
Tri-Clamp vs I-Line vs Bevel Seat vs John Perry: Which Connection Style Do You Need? Selecting the right sanitary connection...
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304 Stainless
What Are Sanitary Fittings? A Practical Guide for Hygienic Processing
What Are Sanitary Fittings? A Practical Guide for Hygienic Processing Sanitary fittings may look simple, but they perform a critical...
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