Food processing rollers

Industrial rollers coated with food-grade PU elastomers are critical components in food production lines: dough kneading rollers in industrial baking, laminating rollers in tortilla and puff pastry production, processing rollers in cheese and yogurt lines, product guide rollers in beverage filling, conveyor belt rollers in food contact. Unique requirements: biocompatibility for direct food contact, resistance to daily cleaning with alkaline detergents and disinfectants, hydrolysis resistance in permanently humid environments, durability in continuous 24/7 operation, and compliance with strict certifications (FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EU 1935/2004, EU 10/2011). Polyether PU is standard in this application due to its superior hydrolysis resistance compared to polyester PU — critical in lines operating with continuous contact with water, milk, juices and other aqueous products. Specialized market with high added value, sustained growth driven by industrialization of food processing.