Custom Mechanical Seals Solutions for Food and Beverage Industry
– Designed for food pumps, filling machines, mixers and processing equipment
Constructed from food-grade materials, it withstands demanding conditions including CIP/SIP, high temperatures, and aggressive cleaning agents, ensuring long-term stable operation of the equipment.
In the food and beverage industry, mechanical seals play a critical role in ensuring hygiene, preventing contamination, and maintaining the efficiency of processing equipment. These seals must comply with strict food safety regulations, withstand cleaning chemicals, and operate reliably in a range of temperatures and pressures. Sakowitz provides high-performance mechanical seals designed specifically for food and beverage applications, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
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Types of Mechanical Seals for Food & Beverage Applications
- Hygienic Mechanical Seals – Used for dairy products, juices, and pure water
- Single / Dual Mechanical Seals – Suitable for clean or corrosive conditions
- Cartridge Seals – Quick installation, reduced downtime
- Metal Bellows Seals – Suitable for high-temperature sterilization and without the need for elastomers
- Dry-Running Seals – Suitable for equipment with fluid shortage or risk of idle rotation
- FDA & EU Food-Grade Seals – Compliant with food-grade regulations
WHY USE IT
Why Choose Custom Mechanical Seals for Food & Beverage Applications
- Food-Grade Materials: Manufactured from stainless steel, FDA-approved elastomers, PTFE, and ceramic components to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- High Sanitary Standards: Designed for CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) applications to prevent bacterial growth.
- Chemical & Temperature Resistance: Can withstand aggressive cleaning agents, high-pressure washdowns, and temperature variations.
- Leak Prevention & Energy Efficiency: Advanced sealing technology ensures minimal leakage, reducing product waste and energy consumption.
Sakowitz Custom Design Capabilities
Sakowitz offers high hygiene-level and highly customizable mechanical sealing solutions for the food and beverage industry. All designs meet food-grade material requirements and can be optimized according to the characteristics of equipment and processes.
- Customized sealing structure
Supports various designs such as single-end sealing, double-end sealing, hygienic sealing, card-type sealing, and metal bellows sealing. - Customized material combination
Use FDA-compliant rubber (FKM, EPDM), PTFE, Ceramic, 316L, Hastelloy to ensure corrosion resistance, resistance to cleaning agents and food-grade safety. - Customized Surface Treatment
It can achieve mirror-level hygiene polishing with a Ra value of less than 0.4 µm, reducing bacterial adhesion and supporting high-standard food processing. - Customized rinsing and cleaning procedures
Support Plan 11, Plan 62, CIP (on-site cleaning), SIP (on-site sterilization), which are suitable for food processing environments with frequent cleaning requirements. - Customized design based on medium characteristics
It has been optimized for various media such as dairy products, fruit juices, beer, syrups, sauces, and viscous slurries, ensuring stable sealing and easy cleaning.
Recommended Seal Models for Food & Beverage
The following models are widely used in food and beverage processing equipment, comply with sanitary requirements, and support CIP/SIP cleaning processes:
| Model | Application / Description |
|---|---|
| XD301 | Suitable for dairy, juice, and beverage pumps; features a hygienic design to ensure cleanliness and easy maintenance. |
| XD169 | Ideal for circulation and transfer pumps operating under CIP / SIP processes; resistant to high temperatures and cleaning chemicals. |
| XD7A11B39 | Designed for high-viscosity media such as syrup, sauces, and chocolate; ensures stable sealing and minimizes product residue. |
Industry-Specific Applications
Suitable for milk, cream, yoghurt and fermentation tank systems. Mechanical seals ensure a sterile environment, preventing secondary contamination of dairy products.
Suitable for juice, carbonated beverage and beer production lines. The seal withstands erosion from sugars, gases and low-viscosity media.
Withstands CIP and aggressive cleaning chemicals to prevent microbial growth. Suitable for brining, minced meat and fat conveying systems.
Suitable for production lines handling high-viscosity, crystalline materials. The sealing material exhibits wear resistance, maintaining a stable seal while minimising sugar crystal accumulation.
Suitable for the mixing and conveying stages of vegetable oils, blended oils, and refined oils. Constructed from food-grade materials, it offers excellent temperature resistance and oxidation resistance.
Meets high cleanliness and sterility standards for extraction, mixing and dosing equipment. Sealed surfaces are easy to clean and compatible with SIP/CIP.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Partner with Sakowitz
Over 30 years of sealing experience in the food industry
Food processing customers from over 50 countries worldwide
Products certified by FDA, 3-A, and EU
High-precision CNC manufacturing (tolerance < 2 µm)
Fast delivery and global after-sales support
Can replace brands such as Alfa Laval, John Crane, and Fristam
FAQ – Common Questions About Food & Beverage Mechanical Seals
Q1: Are food-grade mechanical seals necessarily made of FDA-approved materials?
It is necessary. Food-grade seals typically require FDA or EU 1935/2004 compliant materials. This ensures that the seals will not cause contamination when in contact with dairy products, beverages, or additives.
Q2: Does your seal system support CIP/SIP cleaning?
Support. All sanitary seals can be used for high-temperature steam sterilization (SIP) and in-line cleaning (CIP). The structural design avoids dead corners, reducing the risk of bacterial growth.
Q3: Can it be used for high-viscosity media, such as syrups or sauces?
Yes. We offer mechanical seal designs suitable for high-viscosity and high-solid-content applications. This ensures smooth operation and minimizes residue accumulation.
Q4: Is it possible to customize non-standard shaft diameters or handle special working conditions?
Sure. It can be customized based on parameters such as equipment drawings, shaft diameter size, temperature, and chemical compatibility.
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