
Hygienic T Grips internal thread USIT® Stainless Steel
Material
Handle - Stainless Steel 1.4404, Polished.
Washer - Stainless Steel 1.4404.
Sealing Ring: 70 EPDM 291 Black, 70 EPDM 253815 White, Fluoroprene® XP 45 Blue.
These stainless steel T-grips feature an internal thread and a special shape that gives you extra hand leverage for locking parts tightly.
From £19.57 £16.31
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What are T-Grips with Internal Thread and Hygienic USIT® Washers?
T-Grips with Internal Thread are high-integrity stainless steel handles engineered for maximum leverage during manual tightening, release, and positioning adjustments. Designed with a female-threaded insert, this grip mounts directly onto existing threaded machine studs.
The distinct T-shape provides significantly greater hand leverage than standard round or wing knobs, making it the ideal choice for applications requiring firm manual clamping or controlled torque release. Featuring a specialized collar and shaft geometry, it is engineered to seat perfectly against compatible Hygienic USIT® Seal and Shim Washers (WDS 7658 and WDS 7655 series). When tightened, the assembly compresses the elastomer ring to form a cavity-free, liquid-tight seal that isolates the thread entry and eliminates bacterial growth zones on washdown machinery.
Key Features
- High-Torque T-Shape Profile: Ergonomic wing geometry delivers superior hand leverage for firm clamping and controlled manual release without requiring secondary metal tools.
- Dead-Space Free Sealing: Pairs with WDS 7658 and WDS 7655 Hygienic USIT® components to form an airtight seal that eliminates unexposed gaps and micro-crevices.
- Ultra-Smooth Surface Finish: High-gloss polished finish with a surface roughness average of Ra 0.8 µm, preventing dirt, process fluids, and sticky residues from adhering to the handle body.
- Debris-Resistant Contours: Designed with smooth transitions and rounded profiles to remove sharp corners, ensuring quick cleanability regardless of the mounting position.
- Premium 316 Stainless Steel: Forged from robust marine-grade stainless steel to ensure absolute structural immunity against harsh chemical washdowns and high-pressure steam.
Industrial Applications
These high-torque sanitary handles are purpose-built for cleanrooms, processing lines, and packaging equipment requiring frequent manual adjustments and strict contamination control:
- Food, Beverage & Dairy Processing: Securing high-vibration changeover equipment, product sorting guides, and heavy conveyor access points.
- Pharmaceutical & Chemical Production: Power clamping positions on mixing vessels, automated packaging blocks, and cleanroom enclosure doors.
- Sanitary Machinery Fabrication: Removable machine covers, structural safety guards, and tool-free locking points.
Alternative Industry Names
- Hygienic T-Grips / Sanitary T-Handles
- Washdown T-Knobs / T-Bar Handles
- Female-Threaded T-Knobs
- Stainless Steel Hand Grips
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| Material | Stainless Steel |
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