Material choices for food contact
PSU / PES / PPSU
Steam-stable, transparent, sterilizable
PEEK
High-temp, wear, clean-in-place
PTFE
Non-stick, pure, release duty
UHMW-PE
Low-friction wear rails, guides
Common parts
| Part | Polymer |
|---|---|
| Filler/valve parts | PEEK, PES |
| Conveyor wear strips | UHMW-PE |
| Seals / gaskets | PTFE, PEEK |
| Sterilizable trays | PPSU, PES |
Compliance
We organize food/water grades by duty and provide compliance files on request; final food-contact approval is the user's responsibility per market.
Frequently asked questions
Which plastic is best for food contact?
Depends on temperature and cleaning: PPSU/PES for steam sterilization, PEEK for hot/wear, UHMW for low-friction guides.
Do you provide FDA documents?
We supply compliance/contact-grade files on request for the selected material.
Can parts be sterilized?
Yes, PSU/PES/PPSU/PEEK grades tolerate steam/autoclave cycles.