Food Industry – Material Solutions by REDPIN GROUP
Industry Characteristics & Material Requirements
The food industry – from processing and handling to packaging and storage – demands materials that are safe for food contact, easy to clean, and resistant to aggressive cleaning agents. Key requirements include:
· Food contact compliance – meets FDA, EU, or local regulations (non toxic, non migrating)
· Chemical & corrosion resistance – withstands oils, fats, acids, bases, salts, and sanitizers (chlorine, peracetic acid)
· High & low temperature stability – for hot filling, freezing, cooking, or pasteurization
· Abrasion & wear resistance – for conveyor systems, cutting boards, and moving parts
· Non stick & easy cleaning – minimizes product residue and bacterial growth
· Moisture & steam resistance – for wet processing and autoclave cleaning
· Metal detectable / X ray visible – optional for quality control in processing lines
REDPIN GROUP supplies food grade composites, engineering plastics, and rubber products that help maintain hygiene, reduce downtime, and ensure product safety.
Recommended Materials & Applications
Material Category | Product Forms | Main Food Industry Applications |
Carbon Fiber | Cloth, tape, sheet, rod | Lightweight robotic arms (pick and place), high speed sorting machine components, oven structural supports (non contact) |
Aramid | Cloth, tape, chopped strands | Heat resistant conveyor belts (oven transfer), cut resistant gloves for butchery, protective sleeves for flexible hoses |
Fiberglass | Cloth, tape, mat, chopped strands | Silo liners (dry bulk ingredients), structural panels for washdown areas, grating, fan blades in cold stores |
High Silica Fiberglass | Cloth, tape | High temperature gaskets (ovens, smokers), thermal insulation around fryers/baking ovens |
Engineering Plastics (FDA grade: UHMWPE, POM, PEEK, PET, PA, PTFE) | Sheet, rod, tube | Cutting boards, wear strips (conveyors), guide rails, star wheels, auger flights, scraper blades, bearing bushes, sprockets |
Rubber (FDA silicone, NBR, EPDM) | Sheet, hose | Food transfer hoses (milk, oils, beverages), gaskets for pumps & valves, seals for filling machines, conveyor belts, grommets |
Note: REDPIN GROUP supplies materials in cloth, tape, ropes, sheets, rods, chopped strands, and mat. Many engineering plastics and rubbers are available in FDA compliant or food contact grades. For metal detectable or X ray visible materials, please inquire with our food industry team.
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