{"id":15522,"date":"2015-06-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-14T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lati.com\/thermoplastic-compound-for-food-contact-technical-requirements-and-practical-applications\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T15:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T14:25:30","slug":"thermoplastic-compound-for-food-contact-technical-requirements-and-practical-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lati.com\/en\/thermoplastic-compound-for-food-contact-technical-requirements-and-practical-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermoplastic Compound for Food Contact: Technical Requirements and Practical Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15522\" class=\"elementor elementor-15522 elementor-4768\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23a6442d pbmit-col-stretched-none pbmit-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23a6442d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f3b4c0a pbmit-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"3f3b4c0a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3386701d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3386701d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The use of a <strong>thermoplastic compound for food contact<\/strong> is revolutionizing the way components for the food industry and professional catering are designed. Thanks to their advanced technical properties, these materials allow the replacement of metals and thermosetting resins in critical applications, ensuring safety, aesthetics and mechanical resistance. <\/p><h2>When Thermoplastic Compounds Surpass Metals and Thermosets<\/h2><h3>The Application Context: Food and Drinking Water<\/h3><p>The use of plastics in applications in direct contact with <strong>drinking water<\/strong> or <strong>food<\/strong> is historically perceived as complex, due to stringent regulatory constraints and hygiene-sanitary requirements. However, advances in <strong>reinforced technopolymers<\/strong> have opened new opportunities to replace metals such as <strong>aluminum, steel, brass<\/strong> and thermosetting resins, especially in the sectors: <\/p><ul><li>Professional catering equipment<\/li><li>Food processing lines<\/li><li>Cutting and dosing machines<\/li><li>Visible accessories subject to mechanical stress and frequent cleaning<\/li><\/ul><h3>Technical Advantages of Compounds for Food Use<\/h3><p><strong>Thermoplastic compounds for food<\/strong> offer:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Weight reduction<\/strong> compared to metals (up to -70%)<\/li><li><strong>Greater resistance to accidental impacts<\/strong> (no denting)<\/li><li><strong>Good dimensional stability<\/strong>, even in humid environments<\/li><li><strong>High aesthetics<\/strong>, suitable for visible components<\/li><li><strong>Compatibility with industrial detergents and sanitizers<\/strong><\/li><li>Compliance with main MOCA regulations and, in some cases, <strong>NSF51<\/strong> for extra-EU markets<\/li><\/ul><h2>Case Study: Manconi Professional Slicers and LATIGLOSS Compound<\/h2><h3>Project Objective<\/h3><p>The company <strong>Manconi &amp; C. srl<\/strong> (Sumirago \u2013 VA), specialized in professional slicers, has introduced a <strong>thermoplastic compound for food use<\/strong> in its <strong>Smarty<\/strong> machine line, with the purpose of:<\/p><ul><li>Lightening structural components<\/li><li>Maintaining aesthetics and hygiene<\/li><li>Avoiding deformations and dents typical of metals<\/li><li>Ensuring safety in critical conditions (proximity to blades and mechanical movements)<\/li><\/ul><h3>Components Made in Compound<\/h3><p>The following parts, originally in <strong>aluminum or thermosetting resin<\/strong>, have been made in <strong>LATIGLOSS 66 H2 G\/50<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Blade guard disc<\/li><li>Product pusher arm<\/li><li>Complete product pusher<\/li><\/ul><h3>Critical Design Requirements<\/h3><p>The components mentioned above must meet severe requirements:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Dimensional stability<\/strong> even with discs rotating a few mm from the cover<\/li><li><strong>Mechanical resistance<\/strong> to repeated impacts and compressions<\/li><li><strong>Cleanability and compatibility<\/strong> with detergent products<\/li><li><strong>Impeccable aesthetics<\/strong>, being visible parts in continuous use<\/li><\/ul><h3>The Selected Material: Reinforced LATIGLOSS PA66<\/h3><p>The chosen compound is a <strong>PA66 filled with 50% glass fiber<\/strong>, developed to:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Mimic the appearance of metal<\/strong> (gloss, perceived solidity)<\/li><li><strong>Withstand mechanical stress and vibrations<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Be certified for food contact<\/strong> according to <strong>NSF51<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Facilitate molding<\/strong> and reduce production complexity<\/li><\/ul><h2>Comparison: Metal vs Food Compound<\/h2><table><thead><tr><td><p><strong>Characteristic<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Metal (Al, steel)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Thermoplastic compound<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p>Density<\/p><\/td><td><p>2.7\u20138.0 g\/cm\u00b3<\/p><\/td><td><p>1.3\u20131.6 g\/cm\u00b3 (PA66 GF)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Impact resistance<\/p><\/td><td><p>medium-high, but sensitive to scratches and dents<\/p><\/td><td><p>high, impact resistant<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Dimensional stability<\/p><\/td><td><p>Excellent<\/p><\/td><td><p>good, if well designed<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Aesthetics<\/p><\/td><td><p>excellent, but degradable with use<\/p><\/td><td><p>excellent, maintained over time<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Food suitability<\/p><\/td><td><p>requires certifications and treatments<\/p><\/td><td><p>certifiable according to NSF, MOCA<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Maintenance<\/p><\/td><td><p>may require polishing, protection<\/p><\/td><td><p>minimal, easy to clean<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Costs<\/p><\/td><td><p>high for finishing and machining<\/p><\/td><td><p>reduced, direct molding<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2>Guidelines for Choosing a Food Compound<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Verify regulatory compliance<\/strong> (MOCA \u2013 EU Reg. 10\/2011, NSF\/ANSI 51 for export)<\/li><li><strong>Analyze the usage environment<\/strong>: temperature, humidity, washing agents<\/li><li><strong>Evaluate functional requirements<\/strong>: mechanical resistance, rigidity, aesthetics<\/li><li><strong>Choose the suitable polymer matrix<\/strong>: PA66, PPA, PPS, PEEK<\/li><li><strong>Confirm properties through testing<\/strong>: migration, cleanability, mechanical tests<\/li><\/ol><h2>Do You Want to Replace Metal in Food Applications?<\/h2><p>If you are considering the <strong>conversion from metal to technopolymer in food components<\/strong>, it is essential to carefully evaluate regulations, design and material selection. I can help you: <\/p><ul><li>Analyze MOCA or NSF requirements<\/li><li>Evaluate suitable PA66, PPS or PEEK compounds<\/li><li>Design high-resistance geometries<\/li><li>Estimate weight and cost savings<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lati.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> for personalized technical consulting.<\/p><h2>FAQ \u2013 Thermoplastic Compound for Food: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><p><strong>What are the regulatory requirements for a compound for food contact?<\/strong><br>It must comply with European MOCA regulations (EU 10\/2011 and EC 1935\/2004) and, for export, international certifications such as NSF51.<\/p><p><strong>What advantages does a compound have over metal in food applications?<\/strong><br>It reduces weight, resists impacts better, is easier to clean and can be molded with complex geometries without the need for mechanical processing.<\/p><p><strong>What is the best compound for a visible food application subject to wear?<\/strong><br>PA66 reinforced 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