Biopharm Long Type Stainless Steel Tri-Clamp Concentric Reducer (S31-14MP)

1. Brief Introduction of Products:

The long-type tri-clamp concentric reducers provide a hygienic, sanitary connection for transitioning between different pipe sizes in dairy, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processes. Their extended cone shape ensures a smooth, gradual flow transition that reduces turbulence, agitation, and potential contamination compared to shorter or non-concentric alternatives.

Key Advantages:
• Reduced Turbulence: The long taper allows for a smoother, less agitated flow when transitioning between diameters, which is crucial for sensitive products.
• Hygienic/Sanitary Design: These fittings are generally manufactured from high-quality, corrosion-resistant 304 or 316L stainless steel, supporting 3A sanitary standards and ensuring easy cleaning and inspection.
• Reduced Contamination Risk: The absence of threads, bolts, or sharp corners significantly lowers the risk of trapped particles, ensuring high-quality, sanitary processing.
• Fast Assembly and Maintenance: The tri-clamp design enables quick assembly and disassembly with standard clamps and gaskets, allowing for quick, on-the-spot, sanitary maintenance or system modifications without specialized tools.
• Standardized Sizes: They are available in a wide range of standard sizes and materials, allowing for easy integration into existing equipment and standard piping systems.
• Versatile Flow: While optimal for vertical, downward flow, they work well in horizontal setups that require non-turbulent fluid transfer.

2. Technical Specification:

     3A Standards

This product are also available in DIN, ISO/IDF, SMS, BSP standards. Please feel free to contact us if you need it in other standards!

3. Key Applications and Use Cases:

The S31-14MP long-type tri-clamp reducer is a premium stainless steel sanitary fitting used to connect pipes or tubes of different diameters while maintaining a completely hygienic, leak-proof seal. 

Because it meets stringent sanitary and bioprocessing standards (often ASME BPE or 3-A), it is essential in industries requiring frequent cleaning, sterilization, and non-contaminating environments: 

• Pharmaceutical & Biotech: Used in fluid transfer lines, filtration setups, and skid systems where high polish and zero crevices for bacteria growth are required.

• Food & Beverage Processing: Found in dairy, brewing, winery, and juice systems where smooth transitions and clean-in-place (CIP) capabilities are necessary to prevent product buildup.

• Cosmetics: Utilized in production lines to step-down tube diameters for mixing, filling, and transferring viscous or liquid products.

• Semiconductor & High-Purity Water: Deployed in ultra-clean water (WFI) systems and chemical delivery lines where surface finish prevents particulate shedding.