Ensinger    Washington, PA 15301
Oct 18, 2012 Intended for food industry, TECAFORM® UD Blue addresses all 3 methods of quality control typically used to keep food products free from foreign particulates. Porosity-free, acetal co-polymer has blue colorant specially formulated to be both metal and x-ray detectable as well as visible to production line optical scanning equipment. Material is FDA, USDA, 3A Dairy, and European agency compliant.

Curbell Plastics    Orchard Park, NY 14127
May 11, 2012 Available in ½-6 in. diameter rods and 3/8-4 in. thick sheets, Sustarin® C XDT Acetal Copolymer and Polystone® M XTD UHMW-PE can be detected by X-ray inspection equipment for pieces as small as 3 mm³ on production lines running as fast as 250 fpm. Both materials are FDA-compliant for direct food contact. Detected in various types of packages, including metal cans, glass jars, and plastic containers, materials are suitable for scraper blades, filler/mixer components, wear/slide guides, and baffles.

Ensinger    Washington, PA 15301
Jul 25, 2011 Since blue does not widely occur naturally in food chain, TECAFORM® FG Blue was designed so that food equipment components machined from this material will be picked up by optical inspection systems if part breaks during operation. Manufactured from FDA, USDA, and 3A Dairy compliant resin, material is resistant to hot water and most cleaning chemicals. It is used for bushings, rollers, and other components requiring low moisture absorption, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability.

Emco Industrial Plastics, Inc.    Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Jun 03, 2011 Suitable for replacing metal parts that are currently fabricated, Acetal Polymer is machinable, dimensionally stable, and color-coded in bright blue tint. Typical applications include conveyor belt links or pins, food processing parts, and threaded components. With impact strength and no moisture absorption properties, UHMW Polyethylene is designed primarily for food processing industry. Both metal-detectable plastics are available in 1/8-8 in. diameter rods and 3/8-8 in. thick sheets.

Boker's Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55406
May 19, 2011 Round in shape and manufactured with single tab or multiple tabs that can be formed to shape around bolt/nuts or designed to lay flat, Tab Washers lock parts into place in applications requiring extreme heat conditions or heavy vibrations. Units are available in 2,000 metallic and non-metallic material options. Configurations include internal tab, external tab, internal/external tab, multiple internal/external tab, and locking tab washers.

Boker's Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55406
Nov 06, 2009 Available without tooling charges in short, medium, or long runs, Washers range in size from 0.080-12 in. O.D. They come in choice of more than 2,000 commonly specified and hard-to-find materials, including low carbon sheet steel, 5 types of spring steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and nickel silver. Non-metallics, such as ABS, acetal, polyester, nylon, PTFE, polycarbonate, fiber, polyethylene, and various phenolics are also available.

Emco Industrial Plastics, Inc.    Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Nov 04, 2009 SUSTARIN® C MDT is acetal with additives that allow it to be traced by standard metal detectors and removed before causing food contamination. Mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties are same as standard acetal and its dimensional stability is suitable for close tolerance parts on machinery. Available in rods with ¼-8 in. dia and sheets from 3/8-4 in. thick, blue-colored product complies with FDA regulations for direct contact with food.

Professional Plastics    Fullerton, CA 92831
May 30, 2007 Available in sheets and rods, Pomalloy® ESd is static-dissipative acetal copolymer material offering wear resistance and machinability. Non-carbon-filled material is non-migratory and non-humidity dependent. With low outgassing values and non-sloughing characteristics, Pomalloy ESd is suited for applications where particulate generation cannot be tolerated, such as disk drive assembly fixtures, semiconductor and electronic components, and automotive equipment.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Dec 01, 2006 Providing 60° gloss readings of less than 3%, depending on mold texture, Hostaform® WR140LG black acetal copolymer enables manufacture of exterior components with low gloss look. Appearance changes little after extended UV exposure and chalky pigment residue does not form on surface. Product is targeted for use in auto exterior applications such as trim elements, windshield wiper and door handle components, window rail end caps, and antenna mounts.

ZL Engineering Plastics    Peekskill, NY 10566
Feb 18, 2004 Natural copolymer acetal plate and black copolymer acetal plate, measuring 48 x 96 x ¼ in., are suited for applications with temperatures below 180°F that require parts with close tolerances or moderate wear resistance in wet environment. Parts machined from acetal offer low water absorption and dimensional stability. Material is used in bearings, bushings, gears, material handling equipment parts, electronic components, and parts in pump assemblies.

Penn Fibre/Delaware Div.    Greenwood, DE 19950
Jul 31, 2003 Delrin® Forming Solutions offers high strength to weight ratio, high dimensional stability, scratch and wear resistance, low moisture vapor transmission rate, and chemical and solvent resistance. Surface readily accepts paints and inks. Delrin® FS comes in coils from .007–.125 in. thick and up to 24 in. wide, and sheets up to .250 in. thick and up to 48 in. wide. Metric sizes, up to 1250 mm wide, are available for international markets.