Food industry

Whether you are a professional in the industrial sectors of bakery, meat, fish processing, beverages or agricultural machinery, the PlastiService teams are able to offer you a wide range of materials, know-how and experience that will provide you with the right solution.

Contact the PlastiService agency in your region, in particular for:

The recommendation of materials with a view to increasing the lifespan of your wear parts and consequently reducing your maintenance and production costs.
The conformity of a cover or a wearing part, for example, in a conveyor.
Production of parts from a model (taking measurements on site) or from a plan.

Certified materials for the food industry

In the food industry, the choice of materials used to manufacture production equipment is strategic. Parts in direct or indirect contact with food must meet strict requirements in terms of regulatory compliance, suitability for food contact, mechanical and chemical resistance, and durability in harsh industrial environments.

Thermoplastics Food Grades FDA, EU 10/2011

Plastiservice offers a selection of high-performance engineering thermoplastics, certified to FDA and EU 10/2011 (in compliance with EC Regulations 1935/2004 and EC 2023/2006). These materials offer excellent dimensional stability, high mechanical strength, increased wear resistance, and optimal compatibility with cleaning agents commonly used in the food industry.

When requested when ordering, your delivery of this range is accompanied by a declaration of conformity according to Regulation (EU) 10/2011, guaranteeing continuous traceability of the plastic semi-finished product down to the raw materials used in the batch. Each standard format is labeled by material type, production batch and size.

The three levels of detection

Our materials and solutions, suitable for food contact, can be detectable with three levels of detection to ensure reliable, efficient and long-lasting operation:

1st level of detection – Blue color is used to facilitate visual detection especially in the case of a piece of plastic broken during the process
2nd Level of Detection – Additives are incorporated into the plastic to make it detectable by standard metal detectors.
3rd Level of Detection – The latest technology in food grade plastics adds the possibility of X-ray detection to metallic (MD) and visual (blue color).

plastics offer advantages in terms of cost, noise reduction, wear and functionality compared to the often used stainless steel. The detection possibilities mentioned above (visual, metal and X-ray) open up the fields of possibilities in order to to improve performance and reduce production costs thanks to the use of polymers (VMX range = PA, POM-C, PEEK & PTFE) while nevertheless retaining the usual detection systems used in particular for stainless steel.

Transparent synthetics for hoods and portholes

The transparent plastics are used for protection and visual control in food production lines.

In food production environments, transparent plastics play an essential role in enabling both the operator protection and visual control processes. They are commonly used for the manufacturing of hoods, portholes and Carters on the production lines.

Plastiservice has a complete range of transparent synthetic materials adapted to the requirements of the food industry.

Typical applications

Machine hooding : Protection of operators from moving parts while allowing full visibility of the process.
Inspection windows : Integration of transparent windows on equipment for easy observation without interruption of production.
Security barriers : Separation of hazardous areas while maintaining visual communication between different sections of the production line.

Elastomers for sealing and shock absorption

In the food industry, thesealing and equipment protection are essential to ensure the safety of production processes, compliance with health standards and machine longevity. Elastomers play a key role by ensuring excellent resistance to mechanical stress, temperature variations and aggressive cleaning agents.

Plastiservice offers a complete range of elastomers adapted to the requirements of the food industry, with materials that comply with current regulations (FDA, EU 10/2011, etc.).

Examples of common uses

Seals: used on food processing machines to prevent leaks and ensure hygiene on production lines.
Conveyor belts and anti-vibration elements: essential to reduce vibrations and ensure the proper functioning of equipment, while protecting structures against premature wear.
Scrapers and protections: used to preserve sensitive equipment and optimize cleaning processes.

Safety standards in food and beverage production

Engineering plastics and elastomers contribute significantly to increasing production efficiency and product quality in the food industry. Consumers benefit from these improved processes and have the right to expect the highest safety standards in food and beverage production.

Our advice: for safer production, systematically require the Full compliance and provision of traceability certificates supported by material batch number and migration tests.

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