Metal detectable O-rings have been specifically developed to meet the ever increasing demands of the food and pharmaceutical industries. Unlike other industries where chemical or temperature resistance is the key seal selection criteria, food and pharmaceutical applications must also meet cleanliness and regulatory challenges. GL-Provent S.L. supply metal detectable O-rings that are compliant to FDA .
Metal detectable O-rings help reduce the risk of product contamination by early detection and containment of contamination. They decrease the risk of polymers finding their way into the finished product and supply chain.
Over time, processing equipment components in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications can degrade. As elastomer seals degrade, there is an increased risk of rubber fragment contamination. If the rubber from a standard seal were to break down and find its way into the product, it would be extremely difficult – if not impossible, costly and very time-consuming to detect.
Metal detectable O-rings and seals from GL-Provent S.L. are easily detected by most conventional metal detection techniques that are already in place on production lines. Should a fragment of elastomer be detected, the production line can be stopped immediately, and any contaminated products can be quickly removed, well before they reach the supply chain. Fragments as small as 2mm can be identified by metal detector equipment.
GL-Provent S.L. can provide a range of metal detectable O-rings and seals manufactured from Silicone, Nitrile, EPDM and FKM compounds. The seals are available in blue or black for easy product identification, and offer extended lifetime performance.
Benefits of Metal detectable O-rings and Seals include:
- Easily detect lost elastomeric fragments.
- Prevent product recall.
- Reduces product loss.
- Stops distribution of contaminated product.
- For use in standard OEM equipment.
- Designed for microbial, high-temperature and mechanical applications.