Seals for the Food Industry

Seals and materials for hygienic applications, food contact and CIP/SIP cleaned installations.

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Hygienic applications

Seals for the Food Industry

Seals and materials for hygienic applications, food contact and CIP/SIP cleaned installations.

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Seals for the Food Industry

We select seals for food and hygienic applications where material resistance, operational stability, ease of cleaning and process compliance matter. We take into account product contact, temperature, steam, water, fats and cleaning agents used in CIP/SIP installations.

Branża: food and hygiene
Materials: EPDM, VMQ, PTFE, FKM, FFKM
Dobór: product + cleaning + temperature

Materials selected for food contact, steam, hot water and cleaning agents.

Seals for pumps, valves, fittings, process connections and production lines.

Support in determining the medium, temperature, cleaning frequency and hygiene requirements.

Typical applications

pumps, valves, fittings and process connections
filling, dosing, packaging and product conveying lines
CIP/SIP cleaned installations and systems with steam or hot water
seals for dairies, beverages, processing and food production

Key considerations

product contact, fat, water, steam or cleaning agent
operating, cleaning and sterilization temperature ranges
cleaning frequency, chemical concentration and contact time with the medium
requirements for color, hardness, documentation and material traceability

Materials

Material selection for medium and temperature

EPDM

water, steam, glycols and many cleaning applications in hygienic installations

VMQ

silicone for a wide temperature range and selected food-contact applications

PTFE

high chemical resistance, low coefficient of friction and stability in more aggressive media

FKM

oils, fats, higher temperatures and applications where EPDM is not a suitable choice

FFKM

the most demanding media, high temperature and processes requiring maximum chemical resistance

Technical selection

Data needed for inquiry

If you do not have complete data, send a photo of the part, groove dimensions or operating conditions. We will help determine the missing parameters.

food product, process medium and cleaning agents
operating, cleaning and possible sterilization temperature
equipment type, seal dimensions and installation location
material, color, documentation or hygiene requirements
information on CIP/SIP, chemical concentration and cleaning cycle frequency

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What data are needed to select a food-grade seal?

Information about the product, cleaning agents, operating and cleaning temperature, seal dimensions, equipment type and material or documentation requirements is needed.

When to use EPDM and when FKM in the food industry?

EPDM often performs well with water, steam, glycols and many cleaning agents. FKM should be considered for fats, oils, higher temperatures or media with which EPDM does not perform properly.

Does CIP/SIP affect seal selection?

Yes. Temperature, cleaning agent concentration, contact time and CIP/SIP cycle frequency strongly influence material selection and seal durability.

Is every silicone seal suitable for food contact?

No. Suitability depends on the specific compound, material documentation and operating conditions. Therefore the medium, temperature and process requirements must be defined before selection.

Offer inquiry

Need a quote or technical selection?

Send dimensions, medium and operating conditions. We will prepare material selection guidance and execution options.

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