In the food sector, product safety<\/strong> is an absolute priority. One of the most difficult risks to control is the presence of plastic foreign bodies<\/strong> in finished products. Small chips or fragments from tools, utensils, or production line components can contaminate food and beverages without being detected either visually or by traditional magnetic systems. <\/p>\n To eliminate this risk, many companies adopt detectable plastic materials<\/strong>, specifically developed for traceability through metal detectors or X-rays<\/strong>, ensuring complete quality control throughout the production process.<\/p>\n The Polish company PROHACCP<\/strong>, specialized in food sector safety solutions, manufactures tools and accessories compliant with the most stringent international standards, including: <\/p>\n Their catalog includes technical items made with detectable compounds<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n All these components are molded with reinforced and magnetically traceable plastic materials<\/strong>, designed to ensure strength, hygiene, and consistent detectability<\/strong> even after long usage cycles.<\/p>\n To meet the sector’s safety requirements, LATI Industria Termoplastici<\/strong> has developed the MDT \u2013 Magnetically Detectable Thermoplastics<\/strong> line, a range of detectable compounds for the food industry<\/strong> designed for injection molding of tools, components, and accessories.<\/p>\n These materials maintain high dimensional stability<\/strong> and chemical resistance<\/strong>, even in contact with detergents or disinfectants used for plant cleaning.<\/p>\n The use of detectable compounds for the food industry<\/strong> drastically reduces the risk of physical contamination and ensures compliance with international safety protocols. Thanks to their mechanical and thermal resistance<\/strong>, these compounds can be used in tools subject to impacts, stress, and repeated sanitization cycles, maintaining unchanged magnetic traceability<\/strong> over time.<\/p>\n
\nA contaminated food recall<\/strong> can have devastating consequences: economic damage, reputational crisis, and legal repercussions that can compromise the entire production chain.<\/p>\nPROHACCP and LATI: Partnership for Food Safety<\/h2>\n
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LATI MDT Compounds: Traceability and Reliability in Food Processes<\/h2>\n
Main Characteristics of MDT Compounds<\/h3>\n
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\n Properties<\/strong><\/td>\n Description<\/strong><\/td>\n Benefits<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n Magnetic and X-ray detectability<\/strong><\/td>\n Presence of conductive and metallic fillers dispersed in the polymer matrix<\/td>\n Immediate identification of fragments during quality controls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Food compatibility<\/strong><\/td>\n Formulations compliant with HACCP standards<\/td>\n Safety and traceability in sensitive production environments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wide polymer base<\/strong><\/td>\n Available in ABS, HDPE, PP, PA, PPS and other engineering polymers<\/td>\n Adaptability to various applications and mechanical requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mechanical and thermal resistance<\/strong><\/td>\n Excellent balance between rigidity and resilience<\/td>\n High performance even in intensive processes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Customizable coloring<\/strong><\/td>\n Standard food-grade blue or other colors upon request<\/td>\n Easy visual identification and department coding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Active Safety and Certified Quality<\/h2>\n
\nUnlike conventional plastics, LATI MDT materials allow detection of even millimeter-sized fragments<\/strong> through standard metal detector or X-ray<\/strong> checks, preventing costly product recalls.<\/p>\nOperational Advantages of LATI MDT Compounds<\/h2>\n