Food Grade Rubber

PVC or polyvinyl chloride is a widely used synthetic plastic polymer. It is a thermoplastic polymer and can be produced in a rigid or flexible form.

Polyurethane shore hardnesses can be softer than a pencil rubber, harder than nylon, or anywhere between. We manufacture a range of products in polyurethane.

Nitrile is a synthetic rubber that works best in products that will be directly used with oils and grease. This is because the rubber is resistant to petroleum-based oils and fuels and hydraulic fluids. It also has high abrasion resistance which means that it can withstand wear and tear.

Rather than being synthetically produced, natural rubber is created from plant and tree species. It is commonly used as FDA-approved rubber as it is resistant to moderate chemicals, wet and dry organic acids and alcohol which makes it suitable for many uses.

It is moderately resistant to heat, light and air exposure which is something to consider if you need the product to be weather resistant or extremely long-lasting.

For food and drink industries that work largely with fats, oils and greases, neoprene is often the choice of rubber. This type of material actually repels oily and greasy food products, meaning it can withstand this type of environment longer than other FDA-approved materials.

Common uses for neoprene include refrigerator seals, rubber gaskets and safety gloves.

Viton is a great choice for food grade rubber as it withstands high temperatures and is very durable. It is also non-toxic and odour free which suits the needs of a food manufacturers.

This is a synthetic rubber that’s widely used in the food and drink industry. Its flexibility means that it is a popular option for rubber gaskets or seals but it does have a range of other uses. Made from odourless and tasteless compounds, it is particularly useful in situations the material needs to resist environmental degradation and exposure, an area where natural rubber can lack.

Our Fluoroelastomers are used for numerous high-performance applications in the aerospace, automotive, industrial fields, and more. Fluoroelastomers are custom molded into a wide variety of rubber products including seals, o-rings, rubber gaskets, valves, and rubber diaphragms.

The most widely used rubber for manufacturing both food and pharmaceutical products. It is resistant to heat, open flame and insulates from electricity.

It is used in sealants, adhesives, cooking utensils and lubricants and allows for extended service life.

Find out more about our materials on our page: “Rubber We Use“