These vital seals come in various types, each tailored to specific applications and environments within the industry.

Waterjet Cutting in Gasket Production

One of the most efficient and effective methods for producing proven food and beverage gaskets is waterjet cutting. This method employs a fine, highly-pressurized stream of water to accurately cut various gasket materials, including silicone, EPDM, nitrile, neoprene and many others, into the shapes and thicknesses you require.

Precision Cutting Service, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading food and beverage gasket manufacturers. Founded more than 29 years ago, they have earned the trust of customers in every state of the country. They may know as much, if not more, about gasket material and applications than any firm in the industry.

Their waterjet cutting capabilities offer numerous advantages, including precise cutting of intricate shapes, minimal material waste, clean edges that do not need refinishing and industry leading turnaround times and pricing.

Here is a discussion of the more common materials and applications they address.

1.     Silicone Gaskets

Silicone Gaskets are known for their flexibility and resistance to temperature extremes. In the food and beverage sector where cleaning procedures involve varying procedures, these gaskets are usually more efficient than others.

They maintain their seals despite thermal fluctuations and are ideal for applications such as sealing lids on food containers, maintaining the integrity of bottling lines, and securing the enclosures of processing equipment.

2.     EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Gaskets

EPDM gaskets are used for their exceptional resistance to water, steam, and chemicals. In the food and beverage industry, where exposure to liquids is constant, EPDM gaskets shine.

They are used in a range of applications, including sealing pipes that transport liquids, especially dairy products and beverages. Their resistance to ozone and oxidation makes them a reliable choice.

3.     Nitrile Gaskets

Nitrile gaskets are prized for their oil resistance. In an industry where oils and fats are omnipresent, such as cooking oil production, nitrile gaskets perform superbly.

They ensure that oils and fats do not compromise the integrity of their seals, thus preventing leaks and contamination. These gaskets play a crucial role in maintaining a hygienic environment in oil-rich processes.

4.     Neoprene Gaskets

Neoprene gaskets excel in applications that involve exposure to oils and chemicals while also needing a degree of weather resistance. They are used in equipment that might face the elements, such as outdoor refrigeration units. They also excel in equipment near dishwashing areas.

To learn more about how Precision Cutting Service can help you get the gaskets your food and beverage facility needs, contact our knowledgeable and friendly customer service staff today!

Feel free to call us at 912-233-9550 or email sales@precisioncuttingservice.com. You can also send us a quote request using our online form found on our website. Either way, you’ll receive a prompt, courteous, and informed response that will help you find the solution you need.

Important Considerations for Food and Beverage Gaskets

Four of the most important factors for determining which gasket manufacturer is right for your food and beverage application appear below.

1. Pick the Gasket Correct Material

Hygiene, steam, pressure, and chemical resistance, and the type of food or beverages your company produces determine in large part the gasket material you need. It is therefore essential you select the right one. The experienced customer service team at Precision Cutting Service will help you dependably determine the gasket material you need for your application. PTFE, EPDM, Teflon, Buna and silicone are examples of the ideal gasket materials used in the food and beverage processing industry.

2. Know the Different Designs

Precision Cutting Service offers both standard and custom cut gaskets in a large variety or shapes, sizes and thicknesses, all tailored to your application. Give them the standard size you require, or give them your unique specifications, and they will then expertly cut the gaskets you need. A conversation via phone or email with their staff will further detail the options you may want to consider.

3. FDA-Compliance

FDA-compliant materials are an essential component when ordering gaskets for food and beverage production. This is particularly import for consumer safety and when you plan to export your product to other countries. Again, the customer service team at Precision Cutting Service can help keep you FDA-compliant.

4. Trustworthy Manufacturer

With more than 29 years of experience, Precision Cutting Service is one of the most trusted food and beverage processing gasket suppliers in the country. They understand FDA regulations and which gasket material is the most hygienic and which offers the most steam, pressure and chemical resistance. Plus, their water jet cutting technology and skilled technicians enables them to quickly and economically produce proven gaskets that keep your production lines running smoothly.

To learn more, contact Precision Cutting Service today. You can call them by dialling 912-233-9550, or email them at sales@precisioncuttingservice.com, or even use their convenient online quote request form. Their friendly and professional gasket team will promptly give you the information you need to make the right gasket choice for your operation.

When choosing a custom gasket manufacturer for your food processing application, consider factors such as manufacturer reputation, gasket design, material, and FDA and USDA compliance. Precision Cutting Service in Savannah, Georgia, is one of the nation’s leading food processing gasket manufacturers.

With more than 25 years of experience, we use sophisticated waterjet cutting systems to produce precise, reliable, burr-free gaskets that are guaranteed to meet all of your food processing requirements. If you are unsure of the gasket material you need, or if you are looking for alternatives, contact our team of skilled associates and we will offer solutions specifically tailored to your application(s).

Design
Food processing operations need their gaskets to fit and perform perfectly. Our modern computer design and waterjet cutting systems enable us to create accurate, high-performing food processing gaskets for every food processing application that requires them. Our waterjet cutting systems are equipped with robotically controlled cutting nozzles that operate at pressures up to 60,000 psi to produce precise, smooth gaskets with superior edge quality. These systems keep waste to the minimum by tightly nesting the gaskets to be cut into the material required, thus eliminating unnecessary material costs.

We will produce your gaskets from either CAD or PDF files, blueprints, or other technical drawings, or even from an actual gasket that you need to replicate or redesign. Also, if you need a prototype, we will make it quickly with no hassle.

Material
When selecting a material for your custom food processing gaskets, remember to consider temperature and pressure. A food processing gasket needs to handle both first and foremost. The gasket material also needs to be non-toxic to ensure the integrity of the final product, and our inhouse experts will see to it that it is.

Some commonly used gasket materials include non-asbestos fiber, white Nitrile Buna-N, silicone rubber, Teflon, PTFE, and EPDM rubber. Non-asbestos fiber and silicone rubber work best for high-temperature and/or high-pressure environments, white Nitrile Buna-N is good for abrasion and oily foods resistance, and PTFE works well for applications that use chemicals. EPDM rubber also works well for a variety of beverage applications. If you need guidance on the material that works best for your application, ask our proven customer service team for recommendations.

Compliance
Contaminated food is not a good thing, which is why strict compliance with all regulations is critical. At Precision Cutting Service we work hard to make certain the food-grade gaskets we furnish conform to all USDA and FDA guidelines and can be used in a wide variety of applications, including meat, poultry, and fish processing.

Reputation
Verifying a custom food gasket manufacturer’s reputation is one of the most important considerations for selecting a gasket manufacturer. Look for background and when appropriate ask for references. You will find Precision Cutting Service is blemish free with a reputation for reliability, dependable quality, friendly service, competitive pricing, and prompt delivery. Indeed, we know a thing or two about this business, having produced hundreds of thousands of gaskets since our inception. You can be assured we have the know-how and are equipped to tailor unique solutions to your operation.

Over the years, Precision Cutting Service has furnished gaskets to dairies, distilleries, breweries, bottling companies, food processing plants, food machinery manufacturers, and numerous food packaging operations. We would be honored to do the same for you. Contact us today via our online form or call (912) 233-9550 to request a quote!