PTFE Solutions for Food Processing
PTFE-coated materials combine excellent release characteristics with resistance to demanding operating conditions, making them particularly suitable for many food manufacturing processes.
Their non-stick surface can help prevent food and ingredients from adhering to belts, trays and other processing surfaces, while also making equipment easier to clean.
Typical applications can include:
Conveyor Belts for Food Production
The conveyor belt can be an integral part of the food production process rather than simply a means of moving product from one stage to another.
Teastech can supply and fabricate PTFE-coated conveyor belts to meet the requirements of individual production lines, considering factors such as operating temperature, belt strength, release characteristics, thermal conductivity and the type of food being processed.
Our fabrication capabilities allow belts to be manufactured with appropriate:
We can also provide technical advice on belt drive, tracking, cleaning and joining, helping customers consider the performance of the complete belt system rather than the belt material in isolation.
Non-Stick Release and Product Handling
Sticking can create a range of problems in food production, from damaged products and inconsistent presentation to increased cleaning requirements and production downtime.
A suitable PTFE release surface can help products separate cleanly from the processing surface, improving transfer between different stages of production.
This can be particularly valuable when processing products containing fats, oils, sugars or other sticky ingredients.
Specialist PTFE laminates are also available for food processing applications where resistance to the penetration or wicking of fats and oils is particularly important.
Supporting Efficient Cleaning and Production
Cleaning requirements are an important consideration in any food production environment.
The smooth, non-stick characteristics of PTFE surfaces help reduce the amount of product residue adhering to belts and processing surfaces. This can make cleaning easier and help reduce interruptions associated with material build-up and sticking.
For high-volume production environments, reducing unnecessary clean-downs and production interruptions can contribute to improved productivity and more consistent output.
Fabricated for Your Process
Teastech combines specialist material supply with in-house fabrication expertise.
Components can be produced to suit the dimensions and operating requirements of the customer’s machinery and production process.
Depending on the application, we can manufacture:
Material Selection and Technical Support
There is no single belt or PTFE material suitable for every food processing application.
The correct specification will depend on factors such as temperature, product characteristics, mechanical load, required release performance, belt speed, cleaning requirements and expected service life.
Teastech can help customers review these requirements and identify an appropriate material and fabrication method for the application.