Industry
Food & Beverage
Processing, filling and CIP/SIP-cleaned equipment require FDA, EU 1935/2004 and USP Class VI compliant compounds that withstand repeated steam sterilisation and caustic cleaning cycles without swelling or off-taste transfer.
Typical applications
Where FITCO seals are used
- Filling-line and valve seals
- CIP/SIP-resistant gaskets
- Dairy and beverage processing seals
- FDA/USP Class VI silicone O-rings
Recommended materials
Compounds commonly specified
Material
Silicone (VMQ)
Silicone offers the widest usable temperature range of any common elastomer and is available in FDA- and USP C…
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EPDM
EPDM's saturated backbone gives outstanding resistance to ozone ageing, UV and weathering along with strong pe…
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FKM / FPM (Fluoroelastomer)
FKM (often referenced by the trade name Viton) is a fluorine-containing elastomer built for aggressive chemica…
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