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Alro Plastics Product: Tecaform® UD Blue

Tecaform® UD Blue

Size and Availability:

Sheet / Plate:
- Thickness: 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 1-1/2” and 2” thick
- Sheet size: Not listed, please call

Rod / Rounds:
- Diameters: 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 2”, 3” and 5” diameter
- Lengths: Not listed, please call



Tecaform® UD Blue  Tecaform® UD Blue
Tecaform® UD Blue is the revolutionary new Ultra Detectable Acetal copolymer designed specifically for applications in the food industry. High speed food production lines detect particulate matter in food one of three ways; Using optical scanners, metal detection equipment or X-ray equipment. Tecaform® UD Blue is the first engineering thermoplastic that will show up regardless of the scanning method.

Tecaform® UD Blue is perfect for a great number of applications in the food industry. Whether you are looking at food processing, packaging or conveying, Tecaform® UD Blue can be an important tool in avoiding costly food production contamination. Typical applications include filler valve and pump parts, forming plates and scraper blades, as well as bushings, bearings, cam followers and other parts.


Features:

  • Food contact blue in color
  • High visibility of filler
  • Detectable by X-ray or metal detection equipment
  • Plastic chunks as small as 3mm detected
  • Plastic shavings to 1mm thick detected
  • Easily machined

Applications:

  • Filler valve and pump parts
  • Forming plates
  • Scraper blades
  • Bushings & bearings
  • Cam followers