Stainless Steel 180° Turned Sliding Tap 16 x 18mm

Stainless Steel 180° Turned Sliding Tap 16 x 18mm The Stainless Steel 180° Turned Sliding Tap 16 x 18mm is a replacement pipeline fitting designed for use within compatible dairy milking and milk transfer installations . Its turned 180° configuration provides a practical connection where tubing needs to be routed back alongside or around the existing pipeline while still allowing the connection to be opened or closed through the sliding tap mechanism. The Stainless Steel 180° Turned Sliding Tap 16 x 18mm features 16mm and 18mm connection sizes and is manufactured from stainless steel for dependable use within dairy environments. The turned outlet arrangement makes it particularly useful where installation space is limited or where the existing pipework layout requires a more compact return connection. Sliding taps are regularly exposed to movement cleaning and everyday parlour use which can gradually lead to wear stiffness leakage or deterioration of the sealing components . Replacing a worn tap helps restore smooth operation and maintain a secure connection within the pipeline system. Associated upper and lower gaskets should also be checked during servicing and replaced if requir