Food & Beverage Solutions
Sanitary and food-grade materials compliant with FDA and 3A standards.
Overview
Food and beverage processing demands flanges that resist sanitary cleaning agents, dairy acids, and thermal cycling without leaching contaminants. 3A Sanitary Standards and FDA contact surface rules govern material and surface finish selection. Traceability and material certifications protect brand reputation and regulatory compliance.
Applications
Dairy pasteurization and homogenization piping
Juice and beverage processing lines
Wine and spirits transfer systems
Brewery kettle and conditioning tank nozzles
Grain processing and flour mill connections
Cooking oil circulation systems
Cleaning-in-place (CIP) manifolds
Relevant Standards
- •3A Sanitary Standards (dairy industry)
- •ASME B16.5 with 3A surface finish
- •FDA CFR 177.2600 (food contact materials)
- •USDA accepted materials list
Material Grades
ASTM A182 F304
standard sanitary stainless
ASTM A182 F316L
enhanced for acidic beverages
ASTM A182 F316L
sanitary-grade forged flange
Common Pressure Classes
Class
150
Class
300
Typical Service Specifications
Food-grade flanges operate at low-to-moderate pressures (150-300 PSI) with temperatures from 40°F to 300°F. Stainless steel (austenitic, minimum 304L) mandatory. Surface finish must be electropolished or passivated per ASTM A967. Full material traceability and composition certificates required.
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