Food & Pharma News
News for the food & pharma industry from Precision Polymer Engineering
The CIP & SIP Processes Guide
Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) are automated methods of cleaning and sterilizing process systems without the need to disassemble them. Discover everything you need to know about sealing considerations when it comes to SIP & CIP processes.
Interview with Duncan Frame – PPE’s new Business Line Leader for Strategic Growth
Duncan Frame is the new PPE Business Line Leader for Strategic Growth. But when he’s not busy with growing our industrial and energy markets, what makes Duncan tick?
PPE materials supporting Covid-19 vaccine production
PPE is working with Bausch+Strobel to supply innovative sealing solutions into pharmaceutical packing machinery, ensuring the steady supply of Covid-19 vaccine to frontline healthcare workers.
WRAS approvals for S71U and V70Q
Precision Polymer Engineering is pleased to confirm WRAS approvals for both S71U and V70Q material grades, used in food and pharmaceutical process applications.
Key life science role for Kyle Fearns
As part of ongoing customer experience improvements here at Precision Polymer Engineering, we’ve created the role of Field Market Development Engineer.
White FFKMs – what’s the big deal?
What is it about white FFKMs which have changed sealing in life science applications? This article explores some of the key advantages of using white FFKMs in process lines.
Considerations for Seals in Split Butterfly Valves
Materials used in the seals of split butterfly valves for aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing should be chosen carefully.
Brenham office move to benefit US customers
Precision Polymer Engineering is strengthening its US-based operations by relocating its Houston team to the company’s purpose-built facility in Brenham, TX.
New ISO9001 and AS9100 Approvals
Precision Polymer Engineering is pleased to confirm our successfully completed transition from ISO9001:2008 to ISO9001:2015, and AS9100 Rev C to AS9100 Rev D.
Sanitary gasket sealing solutions for UV, SIP and CIP sterilisation processes
The food and beverage industries are under increased pressure by customers demanding a reduction in chemical additives and preservatives, resulting in…
Food for thought – How to prevent rubber contamination in food products
In 2016 there was an increase in the number of recorded recalls of food products contaminated with rubber, a 22% surge compared to 2015. (Source: US …
Is Silicone food-safe?
Precision Polymer Engineering manufacturers from a wide range of elastomeric materials – including silicone. But how safe is silicone sealing, and how can the health of the end consumer be protected?