The GRQ Engineered Hygienic Clamp, having “raised the performance bar” for solving sealing issues and minimizing gasket intrusion, has now evolved further to address gall resistance without requiring thread lubrication, an improvement critical for applications where no lubrication is preferred, such as in the production suite. Standard materials can produce metal shavings in addition to galling when used with no lubrication, potentially contaminating the hygienic environment or process, a problem that increases significantly if the clamps are run through a sterilize, which is a common practice. Many manufacturers provide torque specifications with the caveat that they assume lubricated threads. However, Jacoby-Tarbox’s innovative solution involves combining Nitronic® 60 nuts with 304 SS mating components, offering superior gall resistance without the need for thread lubrication.
What is Nitronic® 60?
Nitronic® 60 is a high-strength, wear-resistant austenitic stainless steel specifically designed for superior gall resistance. Here’s why it stands out:
Corrosion Resistance: Better than 304 stainless steel.
Pitting Resistance: Outperforms 316 stainless steel in environments where pitting is a concern.
Gall Resistance: Its dissimilarity to 304 and 316 stainless steels increases its ability to resist galling, especially in situations where lubrication is not possible or desirable, such as in hygienic or sterile environments.
How Nitronic® 60 Maximizes Performance in GRQ Hygienic Clamps
The geometry of the GRQ engineered hygienic clamp is the basis for superior performance. The unique properties of Nitronic® 60 further optimizes the GRQ clamp performance, making it ideal for use in high-demand applications where galling, wear, and thread seizure can be problematic. This combination ensures consistent, predictable sealing performance even without over-torquing your sanitary joints or using lubricants that could compromise hygienic conditions.
Contact Jacoby-Tarbox Hygienics to explore how the GRQ clamp with Nitronic® 60 nuts can elevate your sealing performance and reliability.
