FKM Rubber Gaskets – Blue Food Quality

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At R4 Gaskets, our blue food quality FKM rubber gaskets are crafted from a synthetic elastomer that meets FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.2600. These gaskets offer outstanding thermal stability, excellent mechanical properties, and exceptional resistance to alcohols, fish oils, vegetable oils, and animal fats. Their highly identifiable colour helps reduce the risk of product contamination, making them ideal for food, drink, and pharmaceutical applications.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal Stability: With a temperature range of -10°C to +250°C, these gaskets maintain performance under high temperatures.
• Mechanical Properties: Offering good mechanical properties, they ensure reliable sealing in various conditions.
• Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to animal fats, oils, chlorinated hydrocarbons, petroleum, and chemicals.
• Identifiable Colour: The blue colour is easily recognisable, enhancing safety by reducing contamination risks.
• Food Approved: Complies with FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.2600, suitable for repeated use with wet and dry foodstuffs.

Additional Options

• White FKM Gaskets: Also compliant with FDA food contact regulations.
• Viton® A Gaskets: Available for applications where food approval is not essential.

Custom Manufacturing

R4 Gaskets can manufacture any standard flange, dovetail, picture frame, or bespoke gaskets to meet your specific needs, whether you require low or high volume.

For more information on accurately measuring your gasket, please refer to our helpful guide on ‘How to Measure a Gasket’.

Standards

• Shore Hardness: 64° ± 5°.
• Temperature Range: -10°C to +250°C.
• FDA Compliant: Meets FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.2600 for rubber articles intended for repeated use with foodstuffs.
• Resistance: Excellent resistance to animal fats, oils, chlorinated hydrocarbons, petroleum, and chemicals.

Applications

• Food and Beverage: Ideal for preventing contamination in food processing and packaging.
• Pharmaceutical: Suitable for sealing applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Industrial: Effective in environments with exposure to chlorinated hydrocarbons, petroleum, and chemicals.

Trust R4 Gaskets for high-quality, FDA-compliant blue food quality FKM rubber gaskets. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and ensure the perfect gasket for your application.