Viton Gaskets for Cannabis Processing Equipment

Artesian Systems offers Viton/FKM Tri Clamp Screen Gaskets in three filtration ratings: 5 micron for fine particle removal, 20 micron for general-purpose filtration, and 100 micron for coarser pre-filtration stages. All ratings feature a 316L stainless steel screen bonded to the Viton gasket body, ensuring durability and consistent filtration.

Yes. All Viton/FKM Tri Clamp Screen Gaskets from Artesian Systems comply with FDA 21CFR177.2600 and 21CFR177.1550, are 3A Sanitary Standards approved, USDA approved, and have passed U.S.P. Class VI Cytotoxicity testing. This multi-agency compliance makes them suitable for cannabis, hemp oil, pharmaceutical, and food-grade processing applications.

The Viton/FKM Tri Clamp Screen Gaskets are available in five standard tri clamp sizes: 1.5 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch, 4 inch, and 6 inch. This range accommodates most sanitary pipeline configurations found in cannabis extraction, pharmaceutical, and food processing facilities, from small-batch laboratory setups to larger production systems.

These Viton/FKM gaskets operate reliably from -40°F to +250°F (-40°C to +121°C). This broad range makes them suitable for both cryogenic winterization processes and elevated-temperature distillation or evaporation stages commonly found in cannabis and hemp oil extraction operations.

Viton/FKM outperforms EPDM and silicone when process fluids include hydrocarbon solvents, alcohols, or petroleum derivatives — all of which can degrade EPDM and certain silicone grades. For cannabis and hemp extraction environments where ethanol, butane, or propane are present, Viton is the preferred material choice for long-term sealing integrity and chemical compatibility.

Absolutely. These gaskets are designed for multi-industry sanitary applications. Their U.S.P. Class VI Cytotoxicity approval, FDA compliance, and 3A certification make them equally appropriate for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food and beverage processing applications that use tri clamp sanitary pipeline connections.