Mechanical Seals for the Food and Beverage Industry

When considering which mechanical seal to use in a food and beverage application, it is vital to use the correct material for your needs, in order to prevent corrosion, contamination, and chemical resistance. Further, it is vital to choose the correct seal material in this application in order to prevent contamination of the foodstuff being sealed, and ensure the effective functioning of your mechanical seal.

Thus, food grade mechanical seals are manufactured from specific food grade materials including Nitrile, and PTFE. Additionally, nickel is also frequently utilised in the manufacture of mechanical seals for the food and beverage industry. However, bronze is typically avoided due to certain grades containing tin and lead. Some additional appropriate materials are:

• Carbon
• Silicon Carbide
• Tungsten Carbide
• Stainless Steel
• Duplex Steel

Tekhniseal has a range of mechanical seals available from stock, including seals specifically designed for a food and beverage application.

About Tekhniseal

Established in 1987, Tekhniseal refurbishes, manufactures, and redesigns mechanical seals, tailored to suit your exact requirements. We supply new quality mechanical seals/cartridges from stock, and by having a fully operational workshop, we are also able to offer an expert reconditioning service on all types of mechanical seals, if the condition allows.

We’re passionate about providing choice for our customers and ensuring that they get the very best solution to their mechanical seal problem. Tekhniseal is a one stop seal shop, and whether a customer requires a full seal repair and refurbishment, or to purchase one of our hundreds of seals from stock, we pride ourselves on ensuring that they get the very best service.

With over 35 years’ experience we pride ourselves on being problem solvers, providing efficient and cost-effective solutions for our customers. Whatever your challenge, we’ll find a solution. Contact us today to discuss your requirements. Our team is on hand to answer any enquiry and provide professional, practical advice – we can get you a seal from stock within hours.