Food and Beverage Preparation & Processing

Plastic sheets work quite well in food preparation and processing. Because they do not absorb moisture, they also do not absorb bacteria commonly found in food. This makes them easy to sanitize and use repeatedly. The resistance impact of some plastics also means they are less likely to introduce shavings into food during the time it is being processed. Here are more uses of plastic in food. Here are more uses of plastic in the food industry.

 

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Moving Systems

Plastic plays a big role in moving food and food containers from one location to another in factories. Plastics are being used in wheels, cogs, bearings, seals, screws, and so much more to help facilitate efficiency in the cooking and packaging processes.

UHMW is quickly emerging as one of the best parts moving systems in manufacturing and food preparation facilities. This performance plastic has proven to outperform alternative materials consistently. As a durable and versatile material, UHMW helps to improve its operations and reduce downtime.

Common UHMW uses in moving systems in the food industry include:

  • On-chain/belt guides: Polycarbonate cab can be molded into perfectly crafted pieces easily as belt guides.
  • Guide rails: HDPE delivers excellent impact absorption needed in guide rails and machine guards, improving safety and preventing damage.
  • Conveyor components: UHMW causes low friction in moving conveyor components, delivering durability and cost savings.
  • Wear pads: Wear pads made of polycarbonate are guaranteed to last long.
  • Wear strips, Funnels, Chutes, & Conveyors: HDPE being heat and shatter-resistant, can be used to create all manner of wear strips, chutes, and conveyors.

Food Processing Equipment Plastic Materials

UHMW is tough and durable. Its applications range from food warehouse floors to equipment, including conveyor belts, impact plates, and sealing elements. UHMW can perform outstandingly in metallurgically poor environments or high in fluids, fluids containing food products, or acidic fluids.

HDPE-made cutting boards help to protect the knives. The cut-resistant surface provides a firm barrier that will help you avoid blunting your blades or getting whipped cream in your eye when you're trying to slice a cake.

Polypropylene is suited to various uses in the food sector because of its low friction properties, its ability not to tarnish or discolor, and its overall high mechanical strength. This means that it holds up over time and doesn't break down the way other plastics might do to jeopardize its usability.

Corrugated plastic is 100 % recyclable, and that's because they are made out of Polypropylene Plastic. Corrugated plastic offers a great alternative to corrugated board boxes. These lightweight alternatives go through a much easier production process, and food packaging and shipping are made much easier.

Acrylics is an environmentally friendly material with low sensitivity to heat, impact resistance, and high transparency. This makes it very attractive for many products, including kitchen backsplashes and tabletops, amongst others.

Choosing Plastic Means

  • Thermal resistance: Food processing can be very expensive. Much heat is required to sterilize products to be safe for human consumption at home or in restaurants. Many different plastics offered by Shapes Plastics have thermal resistance, making them perfect for conveyor belt parts.
  • Hygiene: Using them during food manufacturing creates a clean environment to process food safely without damaging equipment or other items that may be sensitive to heat.
  • Chemical resistance: Plastic materials approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) are often sturdy enough to be used in wet environments, too, without rusting or corroding due to exposure to moisture.

Why Choose ShapesPlastics?

Your business is important to us! At Shapes Plastics, we create plastic materials cut to size for clients. We focus on the production of plastics designed specifically for each purpose - whether it's a moving system, packaging system, or bowls and dishes, we can do it.

If you are involved in food processing or preparation, your company might benefit from becoming a client of ours. We have the extensive capacity and expertise to handle bulk orders, delivering only the safest products to our customers each time.

To learn more about how we can help take your business to greater heights, contact one of our consultants for information on the market situation and our ordering process. Call us at 844-970-0650.

 

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For the do-it-yourselfers, we recommended ordering a sample piece of the plastic sheet of your choice, prior to purchasing so you can practice different machining styles. You can also take advantage of our custom fabrication services to save time and money - get what you want - exactly the way you want it. Contact us for any queries at sales@shapesplastics.com or +1 844-970-0650.

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