Clwyd Compounders can supply a wide range of compounds which comply to the most recognised standards in this industry; the American FDA (Food and Drug Administration) standard and EC 1935/2004 Legislation, which govern materials that can be used in contact with food.  WRaS (Water Regulations and Advisory Scheme) approved compounds, for applications in contact with potable water, are also available.

Traceability of contaminants is a key issue in this industry; all compounds can be supplied in “food blue” or other colours as required to provide easy visibility. Compounds can also be supplied which contain ferrite fillers; incorporating these into the compound means that fragments of rubber produced by, for example, abrasion or break down of seals will be detected by the standard metal detection software in use on food production lines.

Compounds widely used in the food industry include EPDM, NBR and FKM.