Plastic Materials for Food Processing Machinery

Durable stock shapes and cut-to-size plastics for food production and packaging machinery. Our inventory offers excellent strength and chemical resistance, with many FDA and USDA compliant grades available for conveyors, guards, and wear components.

Acetal

Advantages of Plastics for Food Processing Machinery

Food processing equipment components are made from materials that can handle constant use and exposure to moisture and/or cleaning chemicals. In many cases, these components are made using FDA- and USDA-compliant grades to ensure safety for direct food contact.

HDPE is widely used for conveyor components, cutting boards, and food storage solutions thanks to its strength, moisture resistance, and easy cleanability.

UHMW excels in wear resistance and impact strength, making it ideal for guide rails, rollers, and other moving parts that are in constant use.

Polypropylene features resistance to higher temperatures and chemicals, making it suitable for pump parts, valves, and piping in food systems.

Nylon offers excellent mechanical strength and is available in self-lubricating grades to reduce maintenance and enhance hygiene.

Polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable, providing exceptional impact resistance and clarity for machine guards and inspection windows.

ABS is a thermoformable and durable choice for housings and panels requiring strength and dimensional stability.

PVC sees use in piping and fittings due to its chemical resistance and cost-effectiveness.

Common Applications: Conveyors, Guards & Liners

Conveyor guides, rollers, and sprockets
Pump and valve components
Piping and fluid handling parts
Cutting boards and trays
Inspection windows and machine guards
Wear strips and liners
OEM replacement parts
Custom fabricated components

Popular Food Processing Materials (Sheet, Rod & Tube)

HDPE Sheet & Rod

High Density Polyethylene is durable and used in many industrial applications.

UHMW Sheet, Rod, & Tube

Virgin UHMW is a relatively low cost abrasion, impact, and chemically resistant material.

Acetal Sheet, Rod, & Tube

Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.

PET Sheet & Rod

PET is a strong and lightweight plastic that is widely used for packaging foods.

Nylon Sheet, Rod, & Tube

Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.

PEEK Sheet, Rod, & Tube

PEEK is high heat resistant engineered thermoplastic with excellent chemical and fatigue resistance.

Polypropylene Sheet & Rod

Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications.

Polycarbonate Sheet, Rod, & Tube

Polycarbonate is a versatile, tough, durable plastic used for a variety of applications.

ABS Sheet & Rod

ABS plastic is an easily machined, low cost, rigid thermoplastic plastic with high impact strength.

PVC Sheet & Rod

PVC is ideally suited for applications where maximum chemical resistance is necessary.

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