• Manufacturing Process

• Compliance Review

•Features, Advantages and Benefits

•Engineering Truths Checklist

Must Have Information about Sanitary Fittings

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

History

Sanitary Clamp is made specifically for the

Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries

where joint cleanliness and efficiency are of

paramount importance.

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

History• Pharmaceutical & Biotech had areas of

concern• Misalignment• Gasket Intrusion• Poor clamping action• No manufacturing standards

• Demanded a better hygienic connection

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

A Better Solution was neededL.J. Star / Advanced Couplings Solution

created stainless steel sanitary fittings and clamps made from investment castings to produce a high quality, precision fit assembly. The clamps are designed to provide quick access to the joint for cleaning and inspection without sacrificing safety. 

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

A Better Solution• Unique internal clamp design provides

uniform, consistent, repeatable clamping action.

• Ferrule, clamp, gasket connection provides controlled gasket intrusion• More efficient• More cleanable connection• Exceeds ASME-BPE requirements.

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Compliance• Located in United Kingdom & Ireland• An ISO 9000 Certified Company• ASME Section VIII, Appendix 24 (ASME Code)• British Standard Sizes• DIN Standard Sizes• ISO Standards• CE Compliant• Pressure Equipment – Directive 97/23/EC• Machinery – Directive 98/37/EC

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

About Advanced Couplings Ltd.• Advanced Couplings Limited offers the

most complete line of Hygienic Clamps in the industry

• Clamps are manufactured in Ireland• Headquarters and warehouse located in UK • L.J. Star is the exclusive North American

stocking distributor

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Unique Features• Offering is not your average offshore produced

clamp • Unique “Omega” clamp profile is designed to

provide a higher clamping efficiency• Higher clamping efficiency means a more

efficient clamped connection

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Typical clamp design is not predictable – Resulting in Uneven Gasket Compression.

Current Poor Design

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic ClampsProduct Offering• Type “S” Clamp – Single Pin – 304 Stainless

Steel• Inexpensive alternate to the Type “SH”

clamp• Type “SH” Clamp – Double Pin – 316

Stainless Steel• The Flagship Clamp! • Excellent clamping efficiency and good

pressure rating• The only complete clamp series being offer

in 316 SS

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic ClampsProduct Offering• Type “SSH” Clamp – Two Bolt High Pressure

– 304 Stainless Steel• High Pressure Rating• Brass or Stainless Steel Nuts

• ASME Code Clamps – Redundant Bolting – 316 Stainless Steel• Meets the requirements of ASME Section

VIII – Appendix 24• All 316 Stainless Steel Construction• Full Material Traceability – All Components!

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic ClampsProduct Offering• Specialty Clamps• Safety• Lockout• Instrument

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Type “S” Clamp – Single Pin – 304 Stainless Steel

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Type “SH” Clamp – Double Pin – 316 Stainless Steel

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Type “SH” Clamp – Double Bolt – 316 Stainless Steel

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Type “SSH” Clamp – Two Bolt High Pressure – 304 Stainless

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

ASME Code Clamps – Redundant Bolting – 316 Stainless

Data Sheet

Click to access PDF of Stainless Sanitary Fittings - Hygienic Clamps for Sanitary Connections

Data Sheet

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Fastener Options

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Safety Clamp – Assures Operator Safety

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Safety Clamp – Assures Operator Safety

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Lockout Clamp – Assures No Unauthorized Access

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Lockout Clamp – Assures No Unauthorized Access

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

Instrument Clamps – for instrument gaskets

Ports for:•Sampling Tubes•Injection Tubes•Temperature Probes•Thermo-Coupling Wires

Safety Clamp

Data Sheet

Lockout Clamp

Data Sheet

Click here for a PDF of the Lockout Clamp Data Sheet.

Instrument Clamp

Data Sheet

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic ClampsConnection Problems• Biggest problem with the assembled joint is gasket

intrusion into the bore• Shelves or pockets are areas for bacteria traps

and contamination

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic ClampsMisalignment• Inconsistent

dimensions lead to areas of contamination

• By controlling the dimensions of all the components, predictable gasket intrusion can be achieved

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

What is being done to change this?• New designs available but not readily accepted by the

industry. • Millions of Hygienic Clamp Fittings (Tri-Clamp) being used

today• Swagelok® “TS” Fitting (Special Seal Design)• BBS-Systems Quick Connect (O-Ring Seal)• DIN 11864 (O-Ring Seal)

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

What is being done to change this?• ASME-BPE• Developed a standard for gasket intrusion of

+/- 0.025”• Developing standard dimensions for Hygienic

Clamp Fittings• NO U.S. STANDARD EXISTS!

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic ClampsSwagelok TS

DIN 11864

BBS Quick Connect

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps

• By controlling the dimensions of the Ferrules, Gaskets and Clamps, we can provide an assembled joint that has +/- 0.005” gasket intrusion

• Far better than what is allowed by ASME-BPE• This can be achieved without having to produce

special fittings!• Standard off the shelf products

What solution do we have to offer?

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps What Makes L.J. Star, Inc. Different?• Unique internal “Omega” profile design• Known source of manufacture• High Quality• High Performance• Technical Support• Leader in the industry• Continue to develop new designs• Clamps for Source Gasket• Safety Clamps• Plastic Clamps

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps• Technical Support• Complete and Accurate Documentation Packages• Involvement in Industry Organizations• ASME-BPE (Active Committee Member)• ISPE (Active Member)• EHEDG (Advanced Couplings – John Henry)

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps• Training and Education• Our Representatives• Customers – Lunch & Learn Presentations

• Trade Shows• ISPE Local and National Shows• INTERPHEX• ASME-BPE

• Our Representatives• Your commitment and continued support are

what makes the ultimate difference.

Engineering Truths Checklist

Specification Fuseview™ Metaglas®

DIN 7079 Standard for Fused-Glass Sight Glasses X

DIN 7080 Standard for Glass Quality X

USP® Type I Standard for Pharmaceutical Use X

No. 1 Used Sight Glass in the World X

Parenteral Use (Drugs for Injection) X

Fusion

Borosilicate Glass X

Third Party Documentation X

Free of cracks, crevices and pits X

Available with Stainless Steel Ring X

Meets Minimal Bubbles to DIN 7079 X

Sanitary Fittings – Hygienic Clamps• For More Information• Visit L.J. Star Incorporated for more information on

Sanitary Fittings.• Contact us directly:• Mailing Address:

L.J. Star IncorporatedP.O. Box 1116Twinsburg, OH 44087

• Telephone: (330) 405-3040FAX: (330) 405-3070