Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 32 2021 | Page 42

Fluoropolymers offer limitless possibilities to the food & drink industry

Thanks to their sterile and non-stick properties and resistance to high temperatures , fluoropolymers in food and drink applications help provide a safe and effective workspace . Specialist in fluoropolymers , UK manufacturer Adtech Polymer Engineering supplies a wide range of PTFE , FEP and PFA products to the food and drink industry .
WHY FLUOROPOLYMERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE FOOD & DRINK INDUSTRY Also known as fluoroplastics , fluoropolymers are high-performance plastics with exceptional sterile properties and limitless possibilities . Not only are they inert and non-stick , fluoroplastics are also pure , non-toxic , bio-compatible and can be sterilised . In addition , PTFE , FEP and PFA benefit from other unique properties :
• Very high temperature resistance
• Total resistance to chemicals , acids and solvents
• Low friction characteristics and tensile strength
• Resistance to weather , UV light and corrosion
From cooking equipment to food coverings , conveyor belt rollers , UV lamp coatings , temperature sensor casings and non-stick surface covers , PTFE , FEP and PFA bring an abundance of benefits to the food and drink industry . Fluoropolymers can meet diverse environmental conditions and are ideal for keeping products uncontaminated , workers safe and productions running smoothly .
THE USE OF FLUOROPLASTIC PRODUCTS IN FOOD & DRINK APPLICATIONS To help provide a safe and effective workspace , Adtech supplies a wide range
42 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk of PTFE , FEP and PFA products to the food and drink industry :
• FDA , NSF and EU 10 / 2011 compliant tubing : For increased safety
• Laser marked and printed tubes : For identification and traceability
• Encapsulated temperature and level detection sensors : For consistent , accurate readings
• Shatterproof lamp coatings : To contain glass fragments and protect food if damage occurs
• FEP roll covers : To eliminate the cleaning process , improve the potential for a quality concern and ensure minimal machine downtime
Using thermoforming , welding and flanging processing techniques , Adtech can also produce custom fabrications in PTFE , FEP and PFA in any size and in any shape . From coiled and flare-tipped tubing to ready-cut tubing and tubing assemblies with applied fittings , custom fluoroplastic components are manufactured to fit applications precisely and save time , hassle and money .
To find out more about fluoropolymer products for the food & drink industry , contact us at sales @ adtech . co . uk and 01285 762000 , or visit our website www . adtech . co . uk .