Food & Pharmaceutical Industry Solutions
Top quality products for a wide range of food and
pharmaceutical applications
Industry overview
When producing compounds for food and pharma industry, of course, safety is our first priority. Top quality products for a wide range of applications with strict regulatory compliance.
We focus on recipe development and modern technologies to ensure the highest safety standards for both direct and indirect human contact applications.
Our expertise covers the full range of food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade rubber solutions, from seals and gaskets to specialized tubing and diaphragms.
Application areas
Food Processing Equipment
FDA-compliant sealing solutions for food production and processing
- Food-grade seals and gaskets
- Processing equipment seals
- Conveyor belt seals
- Pump and valve seals
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
USP Class VI compliant materials for pharmaceutical applications
- Pharmaceutical seals
- Clean room gaskets
- Bioreactor seals
- Process equipment sealing
Beverage Industry
Specialized sealing for beverage production and dispensing
- Beverage dispensing seals
- Brewery equipment gaskets
- Bottle closure seals
- Tank and vessel sealing
Medical Devices
Biocompatible materials for medical device applications
- Medical device seals
- Biocompatible gaskets
- Diagnostic equipment seals
- Laboratory equipment sealing
Challenges & solutions
Challenge:
Achieving FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliance while maintaining seal integrity through 500+ CIP/SIP cycles at 150°C
Our solution:
USP Class VI certified EPDM and VMQ compounds with extractable levels <0.1% and validated endotoxin levels <20 EU/device, tested per ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards
Challenge:
Ensuring 100% contamination detection in production lines processing 10,000+ units per hour
Our solution:
Metal-detectable compounds with 1.5mm stainless steel spheres detectable at 95% confidence level, combined with high-contrast blue coloring for visual inspection protocols
Challenge:
Maintaining elastomer performance through 50+ steam sterilization cycles and daily caustic cleaning at pH 13
Our solution:
Platinum-cured silicone (VMQ) formulations with optimized filler systems, achieving <15% hardness change and zero visible cracking after 100 sterilization cycles
Challenge:
Preventing microbial contamination in aseptic processing environments requiring 10⁻⁶ sterility assurance level
Our solution:
Ultra-smooth surface finish (Ra <0.4 μm) with inherent antimicrobial properties, validated through 7-log reduction testing against Staphylococcus epidermidis and E. coli
Benefits
Safety First
Elastofirm is your trustful partner with materials designed for both direct and indirect human use applications
Regulatory Compliance
Full compliance with FDA, CFR 21 177.2600, USP Class VI, and 3-A Sanitary Standards
Advanced Formulations
Metal detectable, anti-static, and conductive compounds with colored options for visual differentiation
Precision Manufacturing
Expertise and continuous improvement in precision manufacturing from design to final product
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