Food safety is of paramount importance everywhere in the world. Therefore, whether it is food produced for domestic consumers or exported to the international market, food safety standards must be followed. It is necessary to use the necessary food-grade machine parts, otherwise the manufacturer may even eventually lose their food license. Food-grade silica gel is widely used in the production of high-quality food all over the world.
The gasket market provides engineering solutions for industrial units, including PTFE gaskets, silicone rubber gaskets, spiral wound gaskets, etc. To meet the unique requirements of the food processing industry, silicone gasket manufacturers produce food-grade silicone gaskets.
1. Advantages of food grade silicone
As an elastic material, silicone has been widely used in the food industry. The temperature resistance of silicone and most chemicals make it an ideal choice for the food processing industry.
In the production unit, damaged parts may cause accidents. Generally speaking, certain machine parts are made of silicone. The use of materials that cause chemical reactions may cause leakage in food production units. Food content of food-grade materials passing through food processing units will be less likely to be contaminated by extreme heat or external compounds.
Silicone resin will not degrade quickly. Therefore, gasket manufacturers can design durable silicone rubber gaskets. In addition, the durability of high-quality silicone gaskets makes them a good investment for long-term use. Silicone resin also has high elasticity and high compressibility.
The water-repellent properties of silica gel are very beneficial in applications where water-repellent components are required. As a food-grade material, silica gel will not cause peculiar smell, discoloration or other undesirable changes in food, making the food unsuitable for consumption.
2. Application of food grade silicone
Manufacturers in the food processing and packaging industries use silicon for machine parts that come into contact with food, such as gaskets. Silicone is a non-reactive material that helps manufacturers prevent food contamination. In addition, silicone is used as a lubricant in certain food processing industries to prevent food from being affected by toxic substances in the environment.
Silicone rubber gaskets are suitable for large-capacity food processing units, such as instant foods, biscuits, juices, etc. Silicone gaskets can withstand extreme high and low temperatures and maintain the quality of food. Food grade silicone gaskets are also used in laboratory and medical applications. Food-grade silica gel is also sprayed on food in liquid form as an effective packaging method to prevent food from being contaminated.
The performance of silicone meets the FDA food grade elastomer guidelines. In addition to complying with FDA regulations, silicone is an efficient material that can prevent industrial accidents and ensure the safety of personnel working in the production workshop. Custom food-grade silicone rubber gaskets are designed by gasket manufacturers according to the classification requirements, dimensions and other specifications.
