With a wide range of materials for our plain bearings, bar stock, sliding foils and 3D print filament, we also offer solutions specifically for the food and beverage industry.
Depending on the installation location and purpose of the component in the machine, but also depending on the country, the requirements for the materials used differ significantly.
In addition to FDA specifications or the EU 10/2011 regulation, there is also the 3-A standard, which is specifically used in the production of dairy products. In addition, country-specific requirements must also be observed, such as GB4806.1 (China) or the Food Sanitation Act (Japan).
This raises the question: Which material is actually compliant with which regulation?
There can be major differences depending on the material. While bearing materials such as A180 are compliant with the requirements of the FDA, the contents of the EU Regulation EU 10/2011 and the Food Sanitation Act, the all-rounder A500 can also be used for the highest standards. It also meets the requirements of the 3-A standard and GB4806.1.<br /><br />
In order to keep track of the range of standards for hygiene-sensitive applications, we have summarised the conformities of our materials for the food sector in this table.