Food
The food and beverage industries have very diverse sealing requirements. Applications range from wet grain milling, to oil and syrup production, distillation and brewing. Companies must be economically competitive while maintaining product integrity.
Industry Challenges
- Product purity
- Safety
- Limiting area for bacteria build-up
- Emissions control options for particulate matter (PM) and volatile organic compounds (VOC)
- High temperature
- Compliance to FDA regulations
Seal Solutions
- Two-piece split cartridge mechanical seal (Style 85)
- High temperature cartridge seals
- Dual seals
- Single heavy duty multi-spring cartridge seal – Style 58A
- Mechanical seals for mixers, agitators, and centrifuges
- Seal Support Systems
- OEM replacement
Flexaseal Recommends
- FDA approved materials
- Rugged seals for abrasive slurries
- Dual seals for tough acidic applications
- High temperature components and cartridges for coking syrups and oils
- Balanced cartridge designs for pressure fluctuations
- Component seals for DIN and ANSI pump models
- Cryogenic refrigeration seals