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FDA Approved & EHEDG Compliant

Mechanical Seals for Food & Pharma

Leak-free, hygienic mechanical seals designed for food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. FDA approved materials, EHEDG compliance, and sterile processing solutions.

🏥 Hygienic Sealing Solutions

Call 07767 842601 or email office@acumenseals.co.uk for expert food & pharma seal advice.

FDA Approved Materials

Food-grade elastomers and face materials certified for direct food contact

Leak-Free Performance

Zero contamination risk with proven leak-free seal designs

EHEDG Compliant

European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group certified designs

3-A Sanitary Standards

Meets 3-A Sanitary Standards for dairy and food processing equipment

Hygienic Design Principles

Food and pharmaceutical processing demands the highest standards of hygiene and contamination prevention. Our mechanical seals are specifically designed to meet these stringent requirements while delivering reliable, leak-free performance.

Every seal component is manufactured from FDA-approved materials and designed according to EHEDG guidelines. Smooth surfaces, minimal crevices, and cleanable designs ensure optimal hygiene and easy validation for regulatory compliance.

Key Benefits

  • • Zero product contamination risk
  • • Easy cleaning and sterilization
  • • Regulatory compliance documentation
  • • Extended service life in sterile conditions

Material Selection

Face Materials

  • • Silicon Carbide (SiC) - Chemical resistance
  • • Tungsten Carbide - Abrasion resistance
  • • Carbon Graphite - Self-lubricating
  • • Ceramic (Al2O3) - Corrosion resistance

Elastomers

  • • EPDM - FDA approved, steam resistant
  • • FKM (Viton) - Chemical resistance
  • • PTFE - Non-stick, chemical inert
  • • Silicone - High temperature, flexible

Applications

Food Processing

  • Dairy processing
  • Beverage production
  • Food mixers & blenders
  • Pumps for sauces & syrups

Pharmaceutical

  • API manufacturing
  • Tablet coating
  • Sterile formulations
  • Clean-in-place systems

Biotechnology

  • Fermentation vessels
  • Bioreactors
  • Cell culture systems
  • Purification equipment

Cosmetics

  • Cream & lotion production
  • Shampoo manufacturing
  • Perfume processing
  • Mixing equipment

Regulatory Compliance & Standards

FDA Standards

  • • CFR Title 21 compliance
  • • FDA approved materials
  • • Direct food contact certification

European Standards

  • • EHEDG guidelines
  • • 3-A Sanitary Standards
  • • EC 1935/2004 regulation

Documentation

  • • Material certificates
  • • Compliance declarations
  • • Validation support

Process Conditions We Handle

Steam Sterilization (SIP)
Clean-in-Place (CIP)
High Viscosity Products
Abrasive Slurries
Acidic Solutions
Alkaline Cleaning
Temperature Cycling
Pressure Variations

Need Hygienic Sealing Solutions?

Our food & pharma experts will help you select the right seals for your application.

📞 Call 07767 842601 or ✉️ email office@acumenseals.co.uk

Expert advice for hygienic applications