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Properly measuring a sanitary fitting and knowing what size to order can be a common problem. This is our top reason for returns, regardless of the type of fitting or gasket being ordered. Here are some tips on how to measure a sanitary fitting.
Regardless of the fitting type being measured, the OD of the tube will be the fitting or gasket size you will need. If you look at the diagram below, most people will measure the Outside Diameter/OD (item A in the diagram) and assume that is the size of the fitting, but this is incorrect. Others will measure the Inside Diameter/ID (item I in the diagram), but this is incorrect also. The proper way to measure for a fitting size would be to measure the OD of the tube (item O in diagram). For example, a 2-inch Tri-Clamp Ferrule will have an OD (item A in diagram) measurement of 2.5", ID (item I in diagram) of 1.87", and a Tube (item O in diagram) size of 2".
During our conversations with regulatory folks, a common theme has developed. Overwhelmingly, regulators have stressed the importance of a “culture of food safety”. This means that food safety isn’t relegated to only a few individuals in a plant. Instead, a culture of food safety is one where a business has inclusively brought in ALL stakeholders, from CEOs to part-time employees to learn, practice, and respect food safety standards. Instead of viewing food safety as only rules that haveto be followed or marks to simply check off on a sheet, food safety becomes a mindset and unifying goal across the plant and across the company.
What's a MERV...?
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) is the established air filter industry rating that measures the effectiveness of air filters based on the ASHRAE rating. The higher the MERV rating, the finer the filtration, meaning fewer dust particles and other airborne contaminants that can pass through the filter.
For example, a MERV-13 filter has to catch 90% of particles in the 1-10 µm ranges and 75% of particles in the .3-1 µm range.
Understanding Microns
A single strand of the finest human hair is approximately 20 micrometers, or microns, in diameter. If you would slice that strand in half and then slice one
of those halves in half...and then one more time, you are left with a strand that is 2.5 microns in diameter. As you can see in the chart below, there are three different ratings depending on the micron size and as you learned above, those particles are extremely tiny. The
Wash. Your. Hands. This simple act can do so much to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria. Lately, this has been highlighted most unwelcomingly
Nelson-Jameson is your complete source for Sanitary Hose Assemblies. We are 3-A certified for a wide selection of sanitary hose assemblies for food, dairy and beverage processors and can help you meet sanitary standards.
What is 3-A?
3-A Sanitary Standards are detailed standards for equipment design related to the "cleanability" of equipment. The goal of 3-A standards is to ensure all product contact surfaces can be cleaned and sanitized to protect consumable products from contamination.
How does 3-A certified equipment benefit food, beverage and pharmaceutical plants?
• Ensures product safety by eliminating surfaces that can trap product and harbor bacteria.
New York State, like many other areas in the US is firmly entrenched in the craft beer revolution. As Niall McCarthy chronicled on Forbes.com in April of 2019: “Back in 2008, small and independent brewers produced 8.5 million barrels of lager, stout, pale ale, India pale ale, porter and countless other varieties. By 2018, output climbed steeply to 25,917,766 barrels.” From Buffalo to Brooklyn, New York State’s craft industry continues to significantly contribute to that rise in production, from brewpub favorites to nationally-consumed brands.
Tank cleaning technology has advanced as improvements to hygienic standards have changed. As that change has taken place, priority has been placed on cleanliness of equipment
At Nelson-Jameson, we never take chances when it comes to food safety, and neither should you. That's why we've put together a comprehensive flyer that is filled with the products you need to create an effective food safety program in your plant. Even more promising than the quality products is the manufacturers that are represented—we’ve included top products from 3M™, Hygiena™, Nasco, and Neogen®. Let us help you implement the Environmental Testing Solutions that work for your plant.
The need to be seen is critical for employee safety, especially for those who work around moving vehicles and equipment. This is why we have a wide range of high-visibility apparel that meets the ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 Standard.
Take a look at our high-visibility products here!
The ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 standard provides a uniform, authoritative guide for the design, performance specifications, and use of high-visibility and reflective apparel, including safety vests, shirts, pants, and outerwear. The standard breaks down high-visibility apparel into Types
Selecting footwear with the correct outsole design is one of the first steps to help prevent slips and falls in the workplace. The type of flooring as well as the contaminants on the floor need to be taken into consideration when thinking about slip resistance. Where water or liquid contaminants are present, a boot with a less aggressive tread with a greater amount of surface contact may be a better option, while a floor that has debris present will require a more aggressive tread pattern to be able to cut through the debris and make contact with the floor. Below is a brief description of the different outsole patterns available.