Description
White food grade rubber is available in three elastomer types – Natural (NR), Neoprene (CR) and Nitrile (NBR).
These food grade rubber elastomers are suitable for use with food and drink stuffs and are in accordance with FDA [Food and Drug Administration – Department of Health and Human Services] part 177 – Indirect food additives section 177.2600 – rubber articles for repeated usage.
Natural – Recommended for use in low temperature applications within the food industry.
SPECIFICATION:
Polymer Type: NR/SBR
Hardness: 60 Shore A
Specific Gravity: 1.5 +/-0.05
Tensile Strength: 6.5 Mpa
Elongation at break: 500%
Temperature Resistance: -30/+70ºC (Int: 90 ºC)
Nitrile – Recommended for use in low temperature applications within the food industry.
SPECIFICATION:
Polymer Type: SBR/NBR
Hardness: 60 Shore A
Specific Gravity: 1.5 +/-0.05
Tensile Strength: 8 Mpa
Elongation at break: 350%
Temperature Resistance: -25/+70ºC (Int: 90 ºC)
Neoprene – Recommended for higher temperature applications involving fats and oil, particularly within the food industry.
SPECIFICATION:
Polymer Type: SBR/CR
Hardness: 60 Shore A
Specific Gravity: 1.5 +/-0.05
Tensile Strength: 8.5 Mpa
Elongation at break: 650%
Temperature Resistance: -25/+90ºC (Int: 100 ºC)
Complies to BGA Class 1, FDA 177.2600
Food grade rubber is available in sheet, strip or roll form or we can produce bespoke parts to customer drawings & specifications, see our Gaskets product for more information.
Simply send us your enquiry, drawing or sketch, along with the application requirements and we will provide a quotation by return.
We are happy to receive orders for small quantities as well as large production runs.
