FST: Ensure Purity in Your Food & Beverage Applications with Simmerring® Radiamatic HTS II

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ solutions for the Process Industry address some of the toughest challenges in the food and beverage sector. Discover how we assisted a U.S. manufacturer in meeting their customers' stringent requirements.

The food and beverage industry demands strict purity standards for any components that come into contact with products, including the gearboxes used in many applications. With a diverse portfolio tailored for the process industries, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is uniquely positioned to meet these needs.

The Challenge

A leading producer of hygienic-designed gearboxes required a shaft seal capable of withstanding chemicals, various media, and corrosion. The seal also needed to meet IP69K protection standards for equipment that would come into direct contact with food. The IP69K rating ensures that equipment can endure intensive cleaning with harsh chemicals, high pressures, and temperatures, making it ideal for applications where sanitation is paramount, such as in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

Furthermore, the end-users of these gearboxes required compliance with U.S. FDA, European EHEDG, and NSF standards, ensuring they use only the highest quality hygienic products in their manufacturing processes.

The Solution

After encountering continuous challenges, the manufacturer reached out to one of our U.S. distributors, who quickly engaged our team of experts. We conducted a thorough analysis of the application and its unique requirements. We then proposed a specialized solution from our process industries portfolio: the Simmerring® Radiamatic HTS II. This innovative shaft seal, made from PTFE, offers low contact pressure on the shaft, resulting in minimal friction and wear.

Specifically designed for dynamic sealing in rotating components at high temperatures and fast circumferential speeds, the PTFE material provides exceptional chemical resistance against various process liquids, gases, and cleaning agents. This swift and effective solution enabled the gearbox manufacturer to resume production, fully meeting their customers’ demands. Moreover, they achieved annual cost savings of approximately $35,000, while ensuring a reliable supply of seals for both manufacturing and repair.

Benefits of the Simmerring® Radiamatic HTS II

• Ideal for hygienic applications
• Available in materials with high resistance to chemicals, temperature, media, and corrosion
• Enhances food safety
• Offers peace of mind with reliable performance
• Meets FDA, EHEDG, and NSF standards
• Ensures a dependable supply chain for easy maintenance and repairs

Learn more about Radial Shaft Seals at foodandbeverage.fst.com.

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