Sealing solutions in the food and beverage industry must meet strict hygiene, safety, and compliance standards. O-Rings in this sector must withstand frequent cleaning, wide temperature ranges, and direct contact with food or drink—all while maintaining purity, durability, and regulatory compliance.
|
Material |
Temperature Range (°C) |
Key Properties |
Applications |
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EPDM (FDA compliant) |
-50 to +150 |
Excellent resistance to steam, CIP/SIP, acids, and bases |
Dairy equipment, pasteurizers, beverage lines |
|
VMQ (Food-grade Silicone) |
-60 to +230 |
Excellent flexibility, odor/taste neutrality, biocompatible |
Bottling, bakery, brewing equipment |
|
FKM (FDA-grade) |
-20 to +200 |
Resistance to animal fats, oils, and aggressive cleaners |
Meat processing, fryers, sauces |
|
PTFE (Virgin/Filled) |
-200 to +260 |
Chemically inert, no extractables, non-stick surface |
Seals in filling machines, food contact valves |
|
FFKM |
-15 to +260 |
Ultimate chemical and thermal resistance for critical use |
Flavor additive processing, colorants, pharma food |
