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Description
In industries where safety and precision are paramount, the Metal Detectable Silicone Sheet offers a cutting-edge solution. Designed to enhance compliance, streamline operations, and ensure the highest safety standards, this versatile product is a must-have for food processing, pharmaceutical, and other critical industries.
What is a Metal Detectable Silicone Sheet?
A Metal Detectable Silicone Sheet is a specialized silicone material infused with metal particles, allowing it to be easily detected by standard metal detectors. This feature makes it ideal for environments where contamination control is essential. Its high-quality silicone composition ensures durability, flexibility, and temperature resistance, making it suitable for a range of industrial applications.
Key Features and Benefits
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Enhanced Safety Compliance
The built-in metal-detectable properties help identify fragments if the material becomes damaged, preventing contamination and ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations such as FDA and EU food safety standards. -
Temperature Resistance
With excellent heat resistance, these sheets perform reliably in both high and low-temperature environments, making them suitable for industrial processes involving ovens, freezers, or high-friction machinery. -
Food-Grade Material
Manufactured with food-safe silicone, this sheet is ideal for use in food and beverage production facilities, ensuring safety without compromising material performance. -
Customizable Sizes
Sold by the metre, this sheet allows for easy customization. Simply cut to fit your specific application, whether it’s for sealing, gaskets, or protective layering. -
Durability and Longevity
Silicone’s natural resilience ensures these sheets stand up to wear and tear, reducing replacement frequency and saving costs in the long run.
Applications of Metal Detectable Silicone Sheets
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Food Processing Industry
Prevent contamination in production lines with easy-to-detect fragments. These sheets are perfect for conveyor belts, sealing, or gaskets in equipment that processes edible goods. -
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Maintain sterility and prevent product recalls with a material designed to minimize contamination risks in sensitive environments. -
Packaging and Bottling
Use these sheets in capping machines, bottling lines, or any process where sealing is critical to avoid contamination. -
General Industrial Use
Ideal for any application where equipment safety and contamination prevention are a priority.
Why Choose Metal Detectable Silicone Sheets?
The Metal Detectable Silicone Sheet provides a reliable solution for industries that demand superior safety and performance. Its high detection reliability, combined with excellent material properties, offers peace of mind and ensures uninterrupted operations.
Specifications:
| Property | Units | Typical Value | Test Method |
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| Hardness | Shore A ±5 | 63° | ASTM D2240, DIN ISO 7619-1 |
| Tensile Strength | MPa (PSI) | 8.0 (1160) | ISO 37 type 1, ASTM D412 die C, DIN 53504 type S1 |
| Elongation at Break | % | 370 | ISO 37 type 1, ASTM D412 die C, DIN 53504 type S1 |
| Tear Strength | N/mm (lb./in.) | 21 (120) | ASTM D624 die B |
| Compression Set (24 hrs @ 150°C) | % | 11 | BS 903 pt A6 type B, DIN/ISO 815 type B |
| Compression Set (22 hrs @ 300°C) | % | 11 | ASTM D395 method B type 2 |
| Magnetic Pull | mm | 7.3 | SEWI 700 |
Additional Information:
- Temperature Range: Suitable for use from -60°C up to +250°C intermittently
- Compliance: Fully compliant with FDA 177.2600 and EC 1935/2004, making it suitable for applications requiring direct food contact
- Dimensions: Supplied in 1.2m x 1m sheets with thicknesses ranging from 0.5mm to 8mm
- Adhesive Backing: Available upon request
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