In food and pharma applications, it is critically important to select a sealing material with the necessary industry certification and approvals, the correct performance characteristics, and molded to the correct size and geometry.
This webinar looks at the different material test procedures for the most commonly used industry certification standards such as FDA, USP, 3A and WRAS. It shows how each of the standards include different levels of certification dependent on factors such as material type, food type and application temperature. The different testing criteria is also explained.
An overview of the various international hygienic connector standards, including the various gasket geometries, surface finishes, hygienic requirements and seal sizes are discussed.
This webinar also covers the main considerations when specifying or designing a seal/gasket for food contact and pharmaceutical applications. The key information required by a seal supplier is discussed and some of the common pit-falls typically encountered in food/pharma sealing environments.
- Understand the differences between industry approvals and certifications such as FDA, USP and 3A
- Learn about the different test procedures for elastomers within industry approvals
- Take a look at the various international hygienic connector standards
- Discover key design considerations for seals and gaskets used in food contact applications Find out how operating conditions and cleaning processes influence seal design