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Custom FDA and USP Compounding

Selecting the best sanitary & hygienic elastomer compounds for a high purity process where sanitary gaskets, O-rings and diaphragms are used is critical and can be challenging. Many customers are not aware that EPDM, Viton, Buna-N, Silicone, etc., are just general classes of base materials (resins) used in making seals and gaskets. No two EPDMs or Buna-N’s are the same. There are literally hundreds of different resins in each class, and once a resin is chosen, it must be formulated with other materials into a compound with which to make a hygienic gasket and elastomers.

Each elastomer compound and the way it is manufactured into a part will result in a unique set of performance properties: physical properties (e.g. tensile strength, compression set), chemical resistance (e.g. to both process and cleaning materials), temperature range (high, low and cycling) and longevity once installed in the process. Poor compounds are simply made to be inexpensive and will quickly degrade, contaminate the product, and add cost to the operator to clean up. Good compounds will keep the process clean, predictable and reliable and will give years of service.

Newman’s compounds are expertly chosen, formulated and produced under our strict controls by an in-house chemist. All Newman’s sanitary gaskets and other products are traceable to the batch of raw material used. Many of the compounds we use are proprietary and unique only to Newman.

EPDM

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber) is the mainstay material for aqueous (water) high-purity processing.

Silicone

Silicone compounds are known for their relative purity, safety, optical clarity, ease of use, and low levels of extractable material. Silicone is the material of choice for most Single-use gaskets and O-rings.

MedQ

The same expertise and experience that has made Newman proprietary formulations among the best in the world is also available to you as a Newman customer.

Viton™

For a rubber-like compound with an exceptional balance of properties and chemical resistance, choose Newman™ compounds.

Teflon®

Teflon™, created by DuPont and now owned by the Chemours Company continues to be the highest standard in the industry for PTFE.

Buna-N

Buna-N material will handle most food, dairy, beverage and sanitary services. It is the backbone of the food and edibles processing industries, has excellent resistance to compression set, tear and abrasion.

Custom Compounding

The same expertise and experience that has made Newman proprietary formulations among the best in the world is also available to you as a Newman customer.

HNBR

HNBR is made through selective hydrogenation of the NBR butadiene groups.

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Class VI Gasket Material Options

Compound	Temperature Range	Recommended Applications	Performance Properties
EPDM	Varies by Grade: -55^oF (-48°C) to 275^oF (135°C) (short term to 325^oF (163°C)	Processing Areas, CIP, Purified Water Systems, Ozone-treated Water	Resists water, ozone, heat, cold, steam, abrasion, moderate acids and bases
Viton™ (fluorocarbon rubber)	Varies by Grade: Typical: -2^oF (18°C to 450^oF (232°C) (short term to 550-600^oF (287-315°C))	CIP, Many food applications	Resists high temperatures, steam, petroleum and vegetable oil. Broad chemical resistance (higher grades approach PTFE). Long lasting, Low Extractables
Teflon™ (fluoropolymer)	-110^oF (-78°C) to 450^oF (232°C) (short term to 500^oF (260°C))	Strong acids and Bases, Continuous Steam, High purity Processes. Use in applications where the temperature is fairly constant.	Widest Chemical resistance of all materials (acids, bases, water, oil, solvents) Widest temperature range of all materials.
Silicone	Varies by Grade: Typical: -80^oF (-62°C) to 350^oF (176°C) (short term to 400^oF)	Single-use applications, downstream applications	Excellent Clarity, Simple Extractable/Leachable Profile, Wide Temperature Range, Easy to Compress with Single-use Plastic fittings, Moderate Steam and Chemical Resistance.
Silverback™ (50/50 blend of PTFE and 316 stainless steel)	-110^oF (-80^oC) to 400^oF (204^oC) (short term to 420^oF (215°C))	Steam Applications, low temperature applications, constant temperature applications.	Wide Temperature Range, Excellent Equipment Support, Low Cold Flow. When used with High Pressure Clamps, one of the most durable and versatile materials.

Newman Gasket Material Options

Compound	Temperature Range	Recommended Applications	Performance Properties
EPDM	Varies by Grade: -55^oF (-48°C) to 275^oF (135°C) (short term to 325^oF (163°C)	Processing Areas, CIP, Purified Water Systems, Ozone-treated Water	Resists water, ozone, heat, cold, steam, abrasion, moderate acids and bases
Viton™ (fluorocarbon rubber)	Varies by Grade: Typical: -2^oF (18°C to 450^oF (232°C) (short term to 550-600^oF (287-315°C))	CIP, Many food applications	Resists high temperatures, steam, petroleum and vegetable oil. Broad chemical resistance (higher grades approach PTFE). Long lasting, Low Extractables
Teflon™ (fluoropolymer)	-110^oF (-78°C) to 450^oF (232°C) (short term to 500^oF (260°C))	Strong acids and Bases, Continuous Steam, High purity Processes. Use in applications where the temperature is fairly constant.	Widest Chemical resistance of all materials (acids, bases, water, oil, solvents) Widest temperature range of all materials.
Silicone	Varies by Grade: Typical: -80^oF (-62°C) to 350^oF (176°C) (short term to 400^oF)	Single-use applications, downstream applications	Excellent Clarity, Simple Extractable/Leachable Profile, Wide Temperature Range, Easy to Compress with Single-use Plastic fittings, Moderate Steam and Chemical Resistance.
Silverback™ (50/50 blend of PTFE and 316 stainless steel)	-110^oF (-80^oC) to 400^oF (204^oC) (short term to 420^oF (215°C))	Steam Applications, low temperature applications, constant temperature applications.	Wide Temperature Range, Excellent Equipment Support, Low Cold Flow. When used with High Pressure Clamps, one of the most durable and versatile materials.
Buna-N (Nitrile)	-40°F (-40°C) to 225°F (107°C) Short term to 267°F (130°C)	Food and Dairy Applications, Edible Oils and Fats, 3A applications.	Moderate Temperature Range, Excellent Oil and Fat resistance. Good in Static Sealing Applications to Freezing Temperatures.

We guarantee highest quality sanitary elastomer parts available on the market.

Quality Assurance

We monitor performance with Statistical Process Control (SPC), which drives our improvement and consistency.

Rigorous Testing

Every batch of polymer and every lot of gaskets is tested for physical properties and optically inspected to meet tolerances.

Inspection

Our inspectors are the gatekeepers to our inventory of high quality sanitary gaskets and elastomer parts.