Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on NSF 51 vs. FDA: What’s the Difference?
When selecting tubing, seals, gaskets, or molded components for food and beverage applications, material compliance remains a non-negotiable. A frequent point of confusion for engineers is the specific distinction between the NSF 51 vs. FDA comparison. While both play essential roles in verifying that materials are safe for repeated food contact, these two concepts are […]
Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on Silicone Tubing in the Food & Beverage Industry
Food and beverage processing and manufacturing requires non-toxic, flexible tubing to transport liquids, sauces, and syrups throughout processing plants and packaging lines. As an inert material with several performance advantages, food-grade silicone is the preferred material for these applications. Not only is it resistant to most chemicals, bacterial adhesion, and extreme temperatures, it also meets […]
