Food-Grade Gaskets
Find the Most Durable Food-Grade Gaskets
Select From North Coast Seal’s FDA–Approved Materials
No matter what sector of the food processing industry you are in—from meat and poultry processing to dairy production and beverage bottling—you must adhere to strict standards for your equipment. All materials must be non-marking, non-toxic, and resistant to both bacteria growth and chemicals: This includes your food-grade gasket seals. Gaskets, used to make a seal between two flat surfaces, must be made of materials approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA approves materials that are non-allergenic, offer good abrasion resistance, and have a wide operating temperature range. You will find a variety of FDA-approved materials for your food-grade gasket production at North Coast Seal.
Semiconductor Sealing Materials
Benefits of Fluoroelastomers (FKM) and Perfluoroelastomers (FFKM)
Your gasket sealing solutions need to be made from FDA-approved materials, but they also need to perform and withstand repeated exposure to challenging food environments. That means tolerating high, fluctuating temperatures and being flexible. At North Coast Seal, we offer a full material list of options and can help you identify the best materials for your food-grade gaskets. At the top of our list for food production are rubber polymers: They can handle a range of temperatures and offer superior bacteria resistance. Those include:
NSF 51 and 61 Dual-Certified Materials
Exceeding the Rigorous Demands of the Food Industry
Our NSF 51 and 61 dual-certified molding rubber compound meets the standards for use in food and beverage production as well as any materials that come in contact with drinking water. Our NSF 51 and 61 dual-certified products are EPDM peroxide cured, giving them a high chemical and thermal resistance and a rubber hardness level of 70 durometers—they are built to last. Ensure the safety of your manufacturing operations and your customers with dual-certified materials from North Coast Seal.