Lokring has received NSF 61: Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects and NSF 372: Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content certification for its PW line of stainless steel fittings.
Lokring Technology LLC, a leading provider of advanced pipe and tubing connector products for global fluid and gas transfer markets, announced today it has attained NSF 61 and NSF 372 certification for its line of stainless steel “PW” fittings and the facilities that manufacture them. Already ASME B31 code qualified for use on 316 SS piping, the addition of NSF certification means these fittings can now be safely used in potable water applications in full compliance to the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act.
“Lokring has always remained dedicated to the relentless pursuit of perfection in understanding and satisfying the industry’s fluid and gas connection requirements,” said Bill Lennon, President, Lokring Technology LLC. “Being able to offer a weldless solution that meets our customer’s needs for safe, healthy, and clean drinking water is an accomplishment we are extremely proud of.”
NSF 61 certification applies to the Lokring global manufacturing headquarters facility in Willoughby, OH. Certified products include the following configurations in 1/4” to 3” NPS and 1/4” to 2-1/2” tube sizes:
- SS40-ADPT-FPT-PW
- SS40-ADPT-MPT-PW
- SS40-CAP-PW
- SS40-CPL-PW
- SS40-EL45-PW
- SS40-EL90LR-PW
- SS40-EL90SR-PW
- SS40-FLNG-PW
- SS40-RED-PW
- SS40-RTEE-PW
- SS40-TEE-PW
Certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (C0355268-061) and Standard 372 (C0355268-372) confirm that Lokring potable water fittings meet the requirements of the 2014 Amendment of the U.S. Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. This recognition marks an important milestone for the company, adding potable water to the growing list of applications where a code-qualified hot-work-free solution is available through Lokring.
Contact your local stocking distributor for information on ordering Lokring NSF 61 certified potable water products.