Specific formulations for use in maintaining plastic injection molding equipment are critical for the manufacturing of food-grade products. The primary concerns are food security, regulatory codes, efficiency of operation and longevity.
Food Safety and Contamination Prevention
Many standard oil and grease lubricants are dangerous for human consumption. Any accidental direct contact between a substance and plastic part, ejector pins or mold surfaces could cause a migration to the food itself thereby creating chemical contamination. Some of these formulas may contain allergens that potentially could pollute a food product. Non-food-grade lubricants may affect taste, odor and overall quality of consumables even if not hazardous in nature.
Regulatory Compliance
This vital industry is heavily regulated by the FDA in the U.S. and EFSA in Europe and imposes stringent criteria for all matter which might link up with food or related sources. Additionally, food-grade formulations are often NSF certified by an independent, third-party organization that goes beyond basic compliance. An NSF-H1 rating pertains to incidental contact whereas an NSF-P1 is used where rinsing is not possible. NSF accreditations focus more on overall public health and sanitation for products or systems. Protocols frequently require traceability of everything utilized in the production process.
Slide’s Food-Grade Solutions
Use of Slide’s quality food-grade formulations will help to ensure your mold maintenance and procedures are safe and in conformity. Mold releases, mold cleaners, rust preventives, ejector pin greases and purging compounds are available and ready to ship in a variety of food-grade and NSF-certified choices.
In addition to safety and compliance, other advantages in using Slide’s products include reduced downtime due to superior lubrication and reduced friction, corrosion protection, high-temperature stability, compatibility and ease of cleaning from a likelihood of less residue.
Selecting the proper food-grade maintenance supplies is not merely best practice – it’s a legal and ethical imperative – safeguarding consumer health, ensuring compliance and contributing to a reliable and efficient operation throughout the whole process.
For more information, Slide’s factory experts are always happy to help with a simple question or complete consultation.
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