Applications

Polymers dominate Food & Beverage processing industry for hygiene, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility. Demand surges for FDA-compliant, easy-to-clean materials as automation increases. Plastics replace stainless steel in non-structural parts to cut costs.

Characteristics of Food and Beverage Processing Applications:

✤ Hygiene-Critical: Zero bacterial traps, easy cleaning (CIP/SIP).

✤ Wear & Impact: Constant abrasion from food particles/machinery.

✤ Corrosive Media: Acids (fruit juices), fats, steam, cleaning chemicals.

✤ Temperature Swings: Freezing (-30°C) to sterilization (120°C+).

Materials must meet specific properties as below:

Critical Property Requirements:

✤ Food Safety Compliance: FDA CFR 21/EC1935/NSF, non-toxic, no odor/taste transfer.

✤ Smooth Surfaces: Ra < 0.8μm to prevent bacterial buildup.

✤ Chemical Resistance: Withstand alkalis/acids/sanitizers (e.g., NaOH, peracetic acid).

✤ Durability: Resist cutting/scoring, steam autoclaving.

✤ Color Stability: No staining from food dyes (white/light colors preferred).

Recommended Materials for Food and Beverage Processing Applications:

✤ Surfaces: UHMWPE cutting boards, HDPE work tables

✤ Seals: Silicone gaskets for tanks, PTFE-lined O-rings

✤ Conveying: PTFE-coated belts, UHMWPE chain guides

✤ Fluid Systems: PP pipes, POM pump gears

✤ Machine Parts: PC inspection windows, nylon bearings

✤ HDPE: Cutting boards, tank liners, worktables

✤ PP: Food crates, filter housings, pipes

✤ UHMWPE：Conveyor guides, star wheels, bearings

✤ PTFE： Conveyor belts, gaskets, seals

✤ POM (Acetal)：Gear pumps, valve parts, clips

✤ Silicone Rubber：Tubing, gaskets, seals

✤PC：Sight glasses, machine covers

✤ Nylon (PA): Bearings

Note: PVC is used cautiously (plasticizer concerns) — only food-grade rigid PVC for ducts/blowers.

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