Sanitary Stainless Steel Cross

A Sanitary Stainless Steel Cross is a hygienic 4-way pipe fitting designed to connect four pipelines at one junction while maintaining a smooth, crevice-free internal surface. It ensures efficient fluid distribution and is widely used in clean process systems requiring strict sanitary standards.

It is commonly applied in:

Food processing systems

Dairy production lines

Beverage filling systems

Pharmaceutical fluid pipelines

Biotechnology and sterile applications

✔ Key advantage: it reduces the need for multiple elbows and simplifies pipeline layout while maintaining hygiene integrity.

Specification

Standard: DIN, 3A, SMS, BS ISO and Macon

Size Range: 1’’-6’’, DIN10-DN200, 17.2-168.3, Macon 43-103

Installation: Weld and Clamp

Material Grade: 304, 304L, 316, 316L

Roughness: 180 Grit, 240 Grit, 320 Grit, 420 Grit, and unpolished

Key Features

1.Stainless steel material can effectively resist various corrosive media, ensuring long-term stable operation of pipe fittings in harsh environments

2.High pressure resistance: Food grade stainless steel equal diameter four-way can withstand high pressure and is suitable for pipeline systems that require high-pressure environments

3.High temperature resistance: Its high temperature resistance makes it suitable for industrial applications that require high temperature environments, such as food processing and pharmaceutical industries

4.Food-grade material: Usually made of 304 or 316L stainless steel, which meets food safety standards and is suitable for direct contact with food.

What is the classification of Sanitary Stainless Steel Crosses?

Sanitary crosses can also differ in their length of ‘’legs’’ (the distance from the center of the fitting to the end of the connection). A long cross has longer legs while a short cross has shorter legs.

Sanitary crosses can also differ in their joining methods. There are two types of sanitary crosses: welded crosses or clamp crosses. Welded crosses are connected to the piping system by welding or casting, whereas clamp crosses are designed with threads on both ends to be screwed into threaded pipes.

Applications

Sanitary Stainless Steel Crosses are widely used in:

Milk processing and dairy pipeline systems

Beer brewing and fermentation systems

Juice and beverage production lines

Pharmaceutical sterile liquid transfer systems

Cosmetic and biotech manufacturing lines

CIP (Clean-in-Place) pipeline systems

Why Choose VTY?

Wenzhou Tianyue Fluid Equipment Co., Ltd. (VTY) is a professional manufacturer of hygienic fluid equipment with advanced CNC machining capabilities and strict quality control systems.

Our advantages

134 CNC machines (over 90% MAZAK Japan brand)

Full inspection laboratory (3D CMM, hardness, roughness, spectrometer)

ISO 9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001 certified system

95% export to Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France, etc.)

Custom OEM & ODM sanitary fittings available

S.9WWWW

SMS Reducing Cross, Short End, Welded

Size	A	B	C	L	T
38×25	38	140	25	21	1.25
51×25	51	164	25	29	1.25
51×38	51	164	38	29	1.25
63.5×25	63.5	210	25	36	1.5
63.5×38	63.5	210	38	36	1.5
63.5×51	63.5	210	51	36	1.5
76×25	76.1	220	25	44	1.6
76×38	76.1	220	38	44	1.6
76×51	76.1	220	51	44	1.6
76×63.5	76.1	220	63.5	44	1.6
101.6×25	101.6	300	25	58	2
101.6×38	101.6	300	38	58	2
101.6×51	101.6	300	51	58	2
101.6×63.5	101.6	300	63.5	58	2
101.6×76	101.6	300	76.1	58	2

A.9MP

3A Equal Cross, Clamp

Size	A	B
1. 0"	50.5	120.6
1. 5"	50.5	139.8
2.0"	64.0	177.8
2.5"	77.5	177.8
3.0"	91.0	190.6
4.0"	119.0	228.4

A.9WWWW

3A Equal Cross, Short End, Welded

Size	A	B	L	T
1. 0"	25.4	57.2	28.6	1.65
1. 5"	38.1	84.2	42.1	1.65
2.0"	50.8	104.6	52.4	1.65
2.5"	63.5	119.0	59.5	1.65
3.0"	76.2	131.8	65.9	1.65
4.0"	101.6	174.6	87.3	2.11

A.L9WWWW

3A Equal Cross, Straight End, Welded

Size	A	B	L	T
1.0"	25.4	95.2	47.6	1.65
1.5"	38.1	84.2	57.2	1.65
2.0”	50.8	104.8	76.2	1.65
2.5"	63.5	152.4	76.2	1.65
3.0"	76.2	165.2	82.6	1.65
4.0"	101.6	196.8	98.4	2.11