At McDowell & Company, we specialize in manufacturing sanitary design gaskets engineered for hygienic processing in food, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications. Our gaskets meet stringent 3-A Sanitary Standards and EHEDG guidelines for cleanability, drainability, and microbial control. When your application demands the highest standards of hygienic design and sanitary compliance, selecting the right sanitary gasket manufacturer is essential. Our expertise ensures your gaskets maintain product safety while delivering reliable sealing performance in critical process applications.
Sanitary Design Gasket Technical Aspects
Materials
- FDA-grade PTFE
- USP Class VI silicone
- 3-A compliant elastomers
- Platinum-cured silicone
- Food-grade compounds
- Hygienic rubber materials
- Clean-in-place compatible
- Steam-sterilizable materials
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Hygienic fabrication
- Crevice-free design
- Smooth surface finish
- Flash-free molding
- Sanitary connections
- Tri-clamp compatibility
- Custom configurations
- Clean room production
Quality Standards
- 3-A Sanitary Standards
- EHEDG guidelines
- FDA 21 CFR compliance
- USDA standards
- Surface finish validation
- Material certifications
- Process controls
- Microbial testing
Industries Served
- Food Processing
- Dairy Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Beverage Production
- Biotechnology
- Personal Care
- Cosmetics
- Nutraceuticals
End Applications
- Sanitary Tri-Clamps
- Process Equipment
- Hygienic Valves
- Transfer Panels
- Storage Tanks
- CIP Systems
- Mixing Vessels
- Sterile Processing
Sanitary Design Gasket Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What makes a gasket design sanitary?
Key design features include
- Smooth surface finish
- Self-draining geometry
- No entrapment areas
- CIP/SIP compatibility
- Material compliance
- Cleanable surfaces
- Crevice-free design
- Product contact safety
2. What surface finishes are available?
We offer finishes meeting
- 3-A requirements (32 Ra)
- USDA standards
- FDA guidelines
- Customer specifications
- Mirror polish options
- Validated processes
- Surface measurements
- Documentation
3. How do you ensure cleanability?
Our approach includes
- Design for drainage
- Elimination of dead spots
- CIP/SIP validation
- Material selection
- Surface finishing
- Installation guidance
- Cleaning validation
- Performance testing
4. What cleaning methods are compatible?
Our gaskets support
- Clean-in-place (CIP)
- Steam-in-place (SIP)
- Hot water sanitization
- Chemical cleaning
- Steam sterilization
- Manual cleaning
- Automated washing
- Validated protocols
5. What certifications are available?
We provide
- 3-A certification
- FDA compliance
- USDA acceptance
- Material certificates
- Surface finish reports
- Testing documentation
- Process validation
- Lot traceability
