Dairy Nut
What is a Dairy Nut
A Dairy Nut is a precision-machined sanitary fitting used extensively in dairy, food, and beverage processing industries. Designed to ensure leak-proof connections in hygienic pipelines, dairy nuts are used alongside ferrules, liners, and gaskets to form tight, reliable joints in clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
With a robust design and smooth finish, dairy nuts enable frequent dismantling and reassembly of process lines without compromising hygiene or performance. Their compatibility with standard union fittings ensures interchangeability and ease of maintenance.
Asaid Steel Industries is a trusted Dairy Nut supplier, offering quality-assured products that meet industry hygiene and dimensional standards.
Key Features
- Hygienic Design – Smooth finish to prevent bacterial growth
- Easy Assembly – Enables tool-less tightening and disassembly
- Leak-Proof Fit – Works seamlessly with liners, ferrules, and gaskets
- Durable Build – Long operational life under demanding conditions
- Industry Approved – Compliant with sanitary fitting standards
Specifications
Mechanical Properties
Equivalent Grades
Weight Chart
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size Range | ½” to 4” (15mm to 100mm) |
| Design Type | Hex nut with BSP/Metric thread |
| Standards | DIN 11851, SMS 1145, ISO/IDF |
| Operating Pressure | Up to 10 bar |
| Surface Finish | Mirror polished (internal/external) |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +180°C (gasket dependent) |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | High (application-specific) |
| Torque Resistance | Suitable for manual tightening |
| Surface Hardness | Medium to high (based on spec) |
| Reusability | Excellent |
| Standard | Equivalent Code/Type |
|---|---|
| DIN | 11851 |
| SMS | 1145 |
| ISO/IDF | Standard Dairy Fittings |
| BS | 4825 Part 4 |
| Size (inch) | Thread Type | Approx. Weight (grams) |
|---|---|---|
| 1” | BSP | 130 |
| 1.5” | BSP | 220 |
| 2” | BSP | 310 |
| 2.5” | BSP | 410 |
| 3” | BSP | 520 |
| 4” | BSP | 740 |
Applications of Dairy Nut
Construction &
Infrastructure
Automotive & Heavy
Equipment
Manufacturing &
Fabrication
Medical & Laboratory
Equipment
Electrical &
Electronics Assembly
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Installations
Do you have questions?
A Dairy Nut is used to secure hygienic unions in food-grade and pharmaceutical pipelines, ensuring leak-free, cleanable connections.
Yes, they are designed for frequent assembly and disassembly without losing thread integrity or seal performance.
Yes, when paired with the right gaskets, dairy nuts can operate reliably in high-temperature and CIP/SIP cleaning processes.
