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Plastic machine parts for the

food industry and food processing sector

It is difficult to imagine the production and sale of food without the use of plastics. Plastics are used, among other things, for manufacturing mechanical components, wear parts and protective guards in the production equipment used within the food industry.

 

We have extensive capacity and expertise in processing plastic parts and machine components for use in food-processing machinery and food production facilities.

 

In most cases, we can manufacture you machine parts in food-approved plastics within 7-14 working days.

Declarations of conformity

At Induflex, we work exclusively with European suppliers to ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and compatibility. This also means that we recieve declerations of conformity for the materials we process from our suppliers.

 

As a result, we work with materials suitable for contact with food (FCM) and in compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011 (migration testing of semi-finished plastic products).

 

Induflex has been approved since 2011 as a supplier of plastics for the production of plastic components for the food industry. When choosing us as your supplier of raw materials and processing services, you are guaranteed the relevant documentation and approvals.

A white machine part made from plastic is being milled

CNC processing in FCM-approved plastics

CNC milling and turning are generally regarded as processes that do not alter the plastic's suitability for food contact. Plastic components manufactured from food-approved plastic sheets and rods using CNC processing can therefore be used for food contact without the need for a seperate certificate.

 

Clean production and clean plastic components

 

As we work exclusively with plastics, our machines do not require lubricants, and cooling during production takes place without the use of coolants - entirely via air. This ensures a clean production environment, and your components are therefore clean when you recieve them.

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Plastics for the 

food industry

 

When it comes to processing components in food-processing equipment, choosing the right plastic is crucial. Selecting the correct material for the specific task is essential - and the right type of plastic can also extend maintenance intervals due to reduced wear.

Different plastic types offer a wide range of properties that can be highly advantageous in the food industry and food production, such as.

 

  • PEHD500/PEHD1000 is excellent for wear involving water and sand. Possibly the most commonly used plastics in the food industry - thanks in large part to their strong material characteristics.
  • Polyamide (nylon) is tough and durable, capable of withstanding heavy loads and pressure.
  • POM offers short processing times in production and can tolerate high loads.
  • PTFE (Teflon®) is a relatively soft plastic with extremely low friction.
  • PEEK features strong mechanical properties and excellent thermal stability - able to withstand temperatures of up to 250 °C.
  • PVDF is particularly suitable for environments with strict hygiene requirements, such as the pharmaceutical or dairy industries.

Traceability at the
click of a button

Food-approved plastic components from Induflex can not only be traced back to the manufacturer of the raw materials.

 

With our system, which uses QR codes for tracking, each material can be traced - at the click of a button - right back to the individual raw material sheet or rod and the batch it originated from.

 

This means our materials meet technical requirements such as:

  • Traceability, either visual or through metal detection
  • Resistance to saltwater and sand
  • Compatibility with chemical and steam cleaning
  • Resistance to vegetable oils
  • Performance at both high and low temperatures

Traceability at the
click of a button

Food-approved plastic components from Induflex can not only be traced back to the manufacturer of the raw materials.

 

With our system, which uses QR codes for tracking, each material can be traced - at the click of a button - right back to the individual raw material sheet or rod and the batch it originated from.

 

This means our materials meet technical requirements such as:

  • Traceability, either visual or through metal detection
  • Resistance to saltwater and sand
  • Compatibility with chemical and steam cleaning
  • Resistance to vegetable oils
  • Performance at both high and low temperatures
An employee holds a white machine part in his hands during a meeting.
Induflex is always ready to guide you on the use of technical plastics.