Nov 8 2010
Third-party tests have confirmed that all Turcon® MF materials continue to comply with amendments and additions recently made by the European Communities Commission to the directive as stated in article 5 of the Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.
The Turcon® MF range of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based sealing materials has been specifically formulated by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions for food contact, pharmaceutical and medical applications and must therefore comply with the EU's plastics directive 2002/72/EC (former 90/128/EEC).
"Formulations have been re-checked against all amendments," says Ferdinand Schwabe, European Segment Manager for pharmaceuticals, food and beverage at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. "Test specimens were submitted to a renowned external test house for migration testing and sensory testing. There, they were exposed to food simulants for aqueous, acidic, alcoholic and fatty food. Based on positive test results new certificates were issued, meaning we can continue to provide outstanding sealing materials for hygienic applications.
"In addition, as stated in regulation (EC) 2023/2006, there is a requirement to follow Good Manufacturing Practice with stricter documentation duties and special handling of food contact materials. Special handling for Turcon® MF has been introduced into the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions molding department. Unique procedures when changing materials processed on molding equipment ensure that it is virtually impossible for there to be any cross contamination of Turcon® MF from residue PTFE."
Turcon MF® materials are available in a wide range of complex seal geometries and bearings. Specialized compounds are suitable for static, dynamic, linear and rotary service in lubricating media, poor lubrication and water hydraulics.