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Metal Detectable O-Rings & Seals

Metal & X-Ray Detectable

Specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the food and pharmaceutical industries, Detectamet's metal detectable O-rings help reduce the risk of product contamination by early detection and containment of contamination.

Over time, processing equipment components in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications can degrade. As elastomer seals degrade, there is an increased risk of rubber fragment contamination. If the rubber from a standard seal were to break down and find its way into the product, it would be extremely difficult – if not impossible, costly and very time-consuming to detect.

Metal detectable O-rings and seals are easily detected by most conventional metal detection techniques that are already in place on production lines. Should a fragment of elastomer be detected, the production line can be stopped immediately, and any contaminated products can be quickly removed, well before they reach the supply chain. Fragments as small as 2mm can be identified by metal detector equipment.

Detectamet supply a range of metal detectable O-rings and seals manufactured from Silicone, Nitrile, EPDM and FKM compounds. The seals are available in blue or black for easy product identification, and offer extended lifetime performance.

Custom sizes and materials are available. Please talk to a sales representative for more details.

 

Detectamet recommend that all our detectable products are tested in the food factory/processing environment that they will be used. We want to help you make your processing environment the safest & most compliant it can be. To support this, we're pleased to provide samples for the vast majority of our Detectable Products.

Custom sizes and materials are available. Please talk to a sales representative for more details.

Specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the food and pharmaceutical industries, Detectamet's metal detectable O-rings help reduce the risk of product contamination by early detection and containment of contamination.

Over time, processing equipment components in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications can degrade. As elastomer seals degrade, there is an increased risk of rubber fragment contamination. If the rubber from a standard seal were to break down and find its way into the product, it would be extremely difficult – if not impossible, costly and very time-consuming to detect.

Metal detectable O-rings and seals are easily detected by most conventional metal detection techniques that are already in place on production lines. Should a fragment of elastomer be detected, the production line can be stopped immediately, and any contaminated products can be quickly removed, well before they reach the supply chain. Fragments as small as 2mm can be identified by metal detector equipment.

Detectamet supply a range of metal detectable O-rings and seals manufactured from Silicone, Nitrile, EPDM and FKM compounds. The seals are available in blue or black for easy product identification, and offer extended lifetime performance.

  • Metal detectable & X-ray visible
  • Manufactured from FDA compliant elastomeric materials - compliant to FDA CFR 21 177.2600
  • British Standard BS1806, Aerospace Standard AS568 and ISO3601 O-rings sizes
  • Designed for microbial, high temperature and mechanical applications
  • Colours: blue, black (Other colours available on request)

Metal Detectable Nitrile Buna-N (NBR): the most widely used elastomer for O-rings with excellent resistance to petroleum based oils and fuels, silicone greases, hydraulic fluids, water and alcohols. A great balance of working properties such as low compression set, high tensile strength, high abrasion resistance, combined with a low material costs. Temperature range -25°C to +110°C, shore hardness 70.

Metal Detectable FKM Viton: exceptional resistance to high temperatures up to 200°C and aggressive fuels & chemicals. Viton is commonly used for O-rings, as well as rotary shaft seals & gaskets. Temperature range -15°C to +200°C, shore hardness 70.

More Information
Detection TypeMetal & X-Ray Detectable
Pack Quantity1
DimensionsMetal Detectable Silicone, Nitrile, EPDM and FKM O-rings & Seals for food processing applications
Catalogue Search Code971

What do you get from Detectamet?

Detectamet’s product range offers you the best in detectability, made from a unique, patented polymer that contains the highest level of detectable additive, without compromising on durability, and manufactured from EU & FDA (Food and Drug Administration) food contact approved materials.

  • Unique polymer - contains highest levels of detectable additive on the market
  • A large selection of products comply with EU and FDA food contact regulations
  • Durable products - minimise risk of breaking and entering the food chain
  • Largest range of detectable products on the market
  • Colours - prevent cross contamination with nine strong, detectable colours available in many products. Blue, black, red, green, yellow, white, purple, orange and pink
  • Bespoke and custom products available on request
  • Branding/sequential numbering with in-house laser engraver/pad printer
  • Free samples available for most products