Sock Screen Gaskets

Specifications of the Sock Screen Gaskets That We Provide

We have the capability to provide you the sock screen gaskets in the following specifications:

1. O/A 46.2%; 256 openings per square inch
2. Type 316L S.S., .020 diameter wire; 0.043″ width of opening between wires;
3. Styles: Bevel Seat, Camlock, Clamp Styles
4. Most styles available in 1 1/2″, 2″, 2 1/2″, 3″, 4″
5. Standard #16 wire mesh
6. Sizes of Mesh: 10, 16
7. Gasket Material: Platinum-cured Silicone, EPDM, FKM Elastomer, Buna N
8. Standards and Compliance: Meet the USDA and ASME-BPE sanitary standards; Compliant with FDA, USP Class VI, and cGMP requirements
9. Available electropolished

Beneficial Features of the Sock Screen Gaskets

These types of screen gaskets are known for their several beneficial features. Here are the some major benefits:

1. Superior Quality

The superior quality of these gaskets is owing to the following features:

• These gaskets offer greater residual containment. This further helps ensure maximum quality control.
• They are manufactured using FDA compliant materials, such as Viton®, EPDM, Buna-N, and Silicone compounds that are bonded to 316L stainless steel #16 mesh. This makes them durable.
• The materials used in the sock screen gaskets meet all the cGMP and USP Class VI requirements. This makes them reliable.
• These gaskets are specially designed to snug fit.

1. Superior Performance

These gaskets deliver superior performance, thanks to the following features:

• These gaskets have proven performance, and are tested on-site for their consistency
• They can be fully reused for an average of 250 to 300 procedures.
• As compared to the other conventional screening gaskets, the sock screen gaskets have 300% more stainless steel area.
• These gaskets are extremely durable and eliminates the potential breakage and leaks in the lines.

1. Superior Economy

Last, but not the least – they are also economical. The following factors make them an economical solution:

• These screen gaskets help deliver smoother operation by increasing the unloading pressures.
• As compared to their standard counterparts, these gaskets help reduce the unloading time by around 25%.
• They are environmentally compatible, as well as easy to use.
• The energy consumed after using these gaskets is lesser compared to the other gaskets. Besides this, the pump wear is also reduced significantly.

Applications of the Sock Screen Gaskets

The common applications of the sock screen gaskets are as follows:

• Pump Protection
• Tank to Tank Transfer
• Inline Fluid Conditioning
• Bulk Tank to Tank Truck Procedures
• Tank Truck to Dairy Plant Intake Dock Procedures

These gaskets help increase the run time in the lines between cleaning and changing the standard screen gaskets. Another thing that adds to its popularity is the fact that these gaskets are free from animal-derived ingredients.

Our reputation is built on our ability to provide performance-oriented seals and gaskets to our customers at competitive prices. We assure 100% quality on all our products. For any queries regarding our sock screen gaskets or other sanitary gaskets, please contact us on our toll-free number 888-238-SEAL or mail us your requirements at gm@sspseals.com