14WMP Short Weld Clamp Ferrule

Features & Advantages

• High-Quality Stainless Steel: Available in 304 (standard) and 316L (superior corrosion resistance) grades, ensuring durability in demanding environments.

• Sanitary Surface Finish: Features a 32Ra interior/exterior finish that minimizes bacterial growth and meets strict hygienic standards for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing.

• 3-A Sanitary Certification: Complies with 3-A standards, providing assurance of quality and safety for applications requiring rigorous sanitary compliance.

• Compact Short Weld Design: The short overall length (typically 0.5" up to 4" sizes) allows for installation in tight spaces, reducing material weight and cost.

3. Working Principle

The 14WMP Ferrule is designed to be permanently welded (butt weld) onto the end of a stainless steel pipe. Once welded, the outer groove of the ferrule accommodates a standard tri-clamp (sanitary clamp). When the clamp is tightened around two opposing ferrules with a gasket in between, it creates a compression seal. This allows for quick assembly, disassembly, and cleaning without damaging the pipe ends, making it ideal for systems that require frequent maintenance or sanitation.

4. Why Choose Us?

• Extensive Size Range: We stock sizes from 1/2" to 12" Tube OD, covering a wide variety of flow requirements .

• Material Options: Choose between 304 Stainless Steel (Part # suffix G) and 316L Stainless Steel (Part # suffix R) to match your specific corrosion and budget needs.

• Compliance & Traceability: All ferrules comply with 3-A standards and are backed by material test reports for full traceability.

• Ready-to-Ship Inventory: Competitive lead times on standard sizes ensure your project stays on schedule.

FAQs

• What is the difference between 14WMP-R and 14WMP-G?
  The suffix -R indicates 316L Stainless Steel (higher corrosion resistance), while -G indicates 304 Stainless Steel (standard food-grade). Choose 316L for saline or chemical environments.

• What is the standard surface finish?
  The standard finish is 32Ra (micro-inch) on both interior and exterior surfaces, providing a smooth, easy-to-clean surface that meets sanitary requirements.

• What industries use this ferrule?
  It is widely used in the dairy, brewery, winery, food & beverage processing, and pharmaceutical industries.

• How does it connect to the pipe?
  It connects via butt welding. The ferrule is welded directly to the tube end, then clamped to another ferrule using a tri-clamp.