Managing food and beverage processing equipment has its challenges. Chesterton Customseal delivers extensive knowledge of sanitary and non-sanitary sealing applications.
Managing food and beverage processing equipment has its challenges.
Chesterton Customseal delivers extensive knowledge of sanitary and non-sanitary sealing applications. We provide a comprehensive collection of seals to boost the efficiency and long-term reliability of your food processing equipment.
Chesterton Customseal offers innovative technologies to increase your machinery service life with less process interruption. Our goal is to have your equipment running to maximum productivity and operating efficiency, at minimum costs.
Benefits of using Chesterton Customseal products are:
Customised innovative solutions designed to withstand extreme operating conditions
Optimal levels of process performance improvements
Extension of your equipment life and lower overall operational costs
Maximised uptime and reduced maintenance time
One-stop-shop for your food and beverage business needs
As part of the Chesterton Group of Companies, Chesterton Customseal support our customers with a full range of solutions for the Food and Beverage Industry.
Chesterton provides a comprehensive collection of sealing, lubrication, and metal coating products to boost the efficiency and long-term reliability of your food processing equipment.
Our sealing solutions and equipment protection offerings include:
Innovative technologies that increase packing and equipment service life while dramatically reducing flush rates
System performance evaluations and recommendations that often dramatically decrease energy and water consumption
High-performance lubricants that extend bearing and chain life for less process interruption and longer equipment life
Food-grade cleaners and lubricants to keep rotating equipment at its best
Standards are imperative for consistency across all sectors. Especially with products designed for human consumption, all the required guidelines and certifications must be meticulously followed. Many types of industrial materials are suitable for sealing oil, gas, mines and other particularly aggressive media, but they would not be suitable for the food or beverage processing industries.
Our production and quality processes are independently controlled by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). We are ISO 9001: 2015 certified which covers the quality management system for the production of seals and seal kits for hydraulic, pneumatic, rotary and static applications. We constantly focus on improving customer experience, with a goal of providing the best service & product on the market, with an eye always open to continuous improvement and sustainability.
Chesterton Customseal complies with the highest national and international regulatory standards, including:
FDA
NSF
By drinking water
Pharmaceutical regulations
Material certification is provided upon request.
Metal detectable seals
Chesterton Customseal has introduced a range of metal detectable (MDx) elastomeric materials. Using metal detectable materials provides increased
flexibility to produce elastomer sealing components to the food and beverage industry using best practice requirements. The metal detectable material assists in reducing the risk of contaminating the products being processed.
Utilising metal detectable products provides assurance to food, dairy and beverage manufacturers by protecting product safety and integrity.
These innovative solutions have been intended to offer companies in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other contamination-sensitive industries,
the peace of mind at any stage of the production.
Chesterton Customseal supplies a range of metal detectable materials:
EPDM ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber
FKM fluoroelastomer
NBR acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber
PU polyurethane
All these materials are specifically designed to meet the needs of the food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries.
Some of the key advantages of using metal detectable seals
Easy detection of lost elastomer fragments
Reduction of the risk of product failure or recall
Prevention of the distribution of contaminated products
FDA compliance for use with drinks and food
Highly durable, reducing the likelihood of unplanned downtime
Wide range of operating temperatures for greater safety
The sugar industry presents a harsh production environment. The tough sugar-making process places high demands on equipment, making it imperative to have the right seals and lubricant in place that can withstand the 24/7 pressures.
Chesterton 20K Duoseal is a continuous, bi-directional compression seal with dual independent sealing points. The robust, durable, dual-lip profile was specifically designed for single groove cavities in heavy-duty, high-pressure hydraulic applications. With a unique manufacturing process, this can be made to any size.
This positive-rake wiper is designed to effectively clean and dislodge foreign matter from retracting rods and rams to prevent scoring and system contamination. The sharp, rugged, flared profile provides protection against abrasive particles which can contaminate the system and lead to premature equipment failure.
Chesterton 22K Rod & Piston Seal is a single-acting u-cup design with a special seal-lip geometry that provides zero leakage throughout the entire operating range. The sturdy static lip stabilizes the seal to prevent rolling while the negative-rake design eases installation. This seal design is offered as a rod or piston seal and provides excellent performance in hydraulic applications.
A single-acting, stacked v-ring set with a positive rake design to provide optimum operating performance. Unlike conventional stacked sets, this design makes contact through the center to ensure even loading, longer sealing life, and minimal gland pressure. These sets are available in split or solid designs.
Manufactured from advanced PTFE materials, this high-performance radial shaft seal has proven to outperform conventional rubber-based products under similar conditions. The Chesterton 30K seal offers excellent fluid compatibility, low friction, and outstanding performance for dynamic sealing applications. These seals are unique and made to order.
Chesterton patent-pending 33K's split rotary seal design can be used on in many non-pressure applications including bearing protection for pumps, gearboxes and rollers. The innovative 33K split design eliminates the need and associated costs for equipment disassembly while improving seal performance of conventional lip seals.
These are custom manufactured rod- or piston-mounted bi-directional seals made from second-generation PTFE. Each seal is individually manufactured and provides excellent performance in single-groove, double-acting hydraulic applications. It's proven compression seal design provides a predictable performance every time.
These wear rings reduce radial movement, therefore helping to extend seal life. The exceptional physical properties make them suitable for use on rams or pistons in reciprocating and rotary applications.
Hygienic / Sanitary seals are used where Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) and Sterilization In-Place (SIP) of food contact equipment is required. The hygienic / sanitary seal allows for quick removal, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment without major disassembly and assembly work. Chesterton Customseal hygienic seals protect products from contamination.
Made from Chesterton’s proprietary polymer material technology, the Chesterton, patent-pending Polymer Labyrinth Seal (PLS) is a non-contact bearing seal designed to provide protection for pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment in splash applications. The unique design eliminates fretting and extends the mean time between equipment repairs.
Elliptical coil spring-energized seals are commonly used in rotary, reciprocating, and static applications where hardware tolerances are relatively large or a miniature seal is required. Elliptical coil spring designs allow for minimal deflection while applying intermediate loads.
Sealing products in the food industry is not merely a matter of regulatory compliance. A unique set of specifications and technical requirements must be addressed.
First of all, safety and hygiene. Any bypasses taken in choosing sealing products, and seal suppliers could potentially put consumers and your operation at risk.
Chesterton Customseal ensures that the seals are compliant and used in the correct way to significantly reduce the risks listed above. All this contributes to ensuring the safety and longevity of the products in the food and beverage production and the safety of the final consumer.