Tri-Clover Hygienic ASME tubes
Count on Alfa Laval Hygienic tubes Tri-Clover™ 3-A for reliable fluid transfer in hygienic and high-purity systems. These economical, easy-to-integrate tubes enhance product integrity and safety, optimizing processing lines wherever sanitary and sterile processing conditions are essential.
Comply with 3-A Sanitary Standards and ASME BPE and dimensional standards
- Compatible with other components to secure airtight, leakproof sanitary and high-purity processing lines
- Easy to clean and sanitize thanks to austenitic stainless steel (Ra < 0.8 - 1.6 μ)
- Helps prevent contamination risks during fluid transfer
Let Alfa Laval Hygienic tubes Tri-Clover 3-A secure contaminant-free connections in your hygienic and aseptic processing lines across the food, beverage, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Precision-engineered, these tubes meet stringent requirements for material strength, surface finishes, exact tolerances, microbial and corrosion resistance, and high cleanability.
Tri-Clover, a registered trademark of Alfa Laval, is among the highest quality standards for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
For any enquiry, please contact us. Our Customer Care team will be able to best answer you.
Did you know that tubes and fittings make up 90% of the fluid’s surface contact throughout the process flow?
Watch the animation and learn how tubes and fittings are the vital backbone of any process line.
Find the products you are looking for
The digital Alfa Laval Product Catalogue makes it easy to find and select the products you need. When you request a quote, the catalogue will list Alfa Laval’s partners in your region – and you can send your request directly.
Tubes and fittings – The vital backbone of hygienic processes
The importance of tubes and fittings in hygienic production cannot be overstated. Connecting all processing equipment, they safeguard the reliability, efficiency, safety and sustainability of the process flow.
Superior safety
Designed for unique cleanability and full traceability to safeguard the integrity of processes and products.
Unmatched reliability
Exceptional quality, durability, and longevity to ensure high uptime and productivity.
Optimum efficiency
Engineered for seamless flow and easy cleaning, assuring optimized processes and increased yield.
Sustainability at heart
Manufactured and delivered with sustainability in mind, reducing the carbon footprint and meeting sustainability targets.
The wide range of tubes and fittings at Alfa Laval
Bends
Hygienic bends, compliant with standards DIN, EN, ISO, BS, 3A and ASME BPE, control flow direction, minimize resistance and turbulence, and maintain pressure during directional changes. Designed for cleaning in place (CIP), they're easily integrated with other fittings and components in the process line.
Connections
Alfa Laval supplies hygienic connections, designed to meet all major standards including DIN, EN, ISO, BS, 3A and ASME BPE. Each connection comprises a liner, male part, nut, and gasket. Our connections utilize stainless steel, especially types 304L and 316L. Accompanied by hygienic gaskets, Alfa Laval's connections resist cleaning agents and high temperatures.
End caps
Alfa Laval supplies hygienic end caps conforming to standards DIN, EN, ISO, BS, 3A and ASME BPE. Made of non-reactive, non-corrosive stainless steel 304L and 316L, they have a smooth interior, avoiding microbial build-up and supporting Cleaning-in-Place (CIP). Alfa Laval ensures quality, offering digital certifications.
Gaskets
Our gaskets primary function is to provide an effective seal even under varying temperature and pressure conditions. Alfa Laval supply gaskets within the following materials – all in conformity with FDA: EPDM rubber (Ethylene Propylene), Actylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), Silicone rubber (Q), Fluorine rubber (FPM/FKM), Hydrogenated actylonitrileButadiene rubber (HNBR) and Perfluoroalkoxy polymer (PFA).
Pipe holders
Alfa Laval offers pipe holders in grade 1.4301 (304) for its corrosion resistance and sanitary properties. Available with varying shaft lengths and welding attachments, they match our tube and fitting dimensions. Our pipe holders withstand varying pressures, temperatures, and mitigate cross-contamination in multi-product facilities. They also effectively dampen vibrations, ensuring system integrity.
Tools for tubing
Alfa Laval offers all essential tools for tubing and fittings.
Our product range includes spanners for DIN EN 10357 and ISO, spanners for SMS, spanners for IDF round nuts, spanners for hexagon nuts, universal spanners for round nuts and spanners for RJT (BS) hexagon nuts. It also includes cuttings device for DIN EN 10357 and cutting device for ISO.