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Q: I’m looking for polymer that can withstand around 400F for a high temperature sterilization process in a pharmaceutical application. In addition, I also need the polymer to meet FDA and USDA purity standards. Is this possible with Torlon screws. A: Torlon screws are a good high temperature polymer that … Continue reading
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Q: I’m looking for a polymer fastener that can withstand ultraviolet radiation, but is also FDA approved as this is for a pharmaceutical application. Temperatures are around 100C. A: For this application, a good choice would be PVDF fasteners. PVDF screws are both FDA approved and are ideal for handling … Continue reading
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Q: I have a food processing application that requires a polymer screw that can get hot – about 300F. My concern is outgassing in the heat that can contaminate the food chemicals. Is there something that will not outgas that can work for me? A: For your application I would … Continue reading
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Q: I need a polymer fastener that can withstand high temp pharma sterilization processes? There may also be chemical contaminants in the process. A: Depending on the temperatures you are looking at, the three options to consider would be PEEK, PVDF or PTFE fasteners. PEEK fasteners can be used to … Continue reading
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Q: I need a fastener that can withstand frequent sterilization processes at temps to around 400F. I would prefer a polymer if possible. Also the process is pharma related, so the screws would need to be non leaching and may be exposed to low concentrations of chemicals. Any ideas? A: … Continue reading
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Q: We are having some issues with corrosion in a highly sensitive pharma application. I need a bolt that is corrosion resistant to both acids and organics, but is usable in a high purity situation. Temperatures can reach about 120F. Also, it would need to be a polymer screw available … Continue reading
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Q: I have a question regarding a type of fastener that can handle sterilization. What I need is a polymer if possible that can handle both steam and radiation sterilization processes, but doesn’t leach into my process. Contamination is an issue. A: You can definitely use a polymer for this … Continue reading
Q: I’m designing laboratory equipment that will be utilized at 325-400F and I need screws that have immunity to organics and low concentrations of acids, as well be FDA approved. Would that be a ceramic? A: You probably don’t want a ceramic screw. Though they are corrosion resistant and offer … Continue reading