02 · Markets
Food and Beverage
35 applications
Primary applications
Industrial cold rooms
Industrial cold rooms are controlled-temperature built environments used for storage, processing or distribution of temp…
PIR sandwich panelsHybrid systems with blown-in spray foamSpecialized high-performance PIRRead briefSandwich panels for food processing plants
Sandwich panels for food processing plants have construction similar to general industrial sandwich panels (Level A Appl…
PUR/PIR systemHigh-performance PIR systemPanels with integrated food-grade coatingRead briefFood-grade floor coatings
Food-grade floors complement the industrial PU floors already covered in detail in Level A (Application 24), but with sp…
Food-grade PU cementitiousSanitary self-leveling PUHigh-build aliphatic PU coatingsRead briefLaminated multilayer packaging adhesives
Multilayer flexible packaging — those that protect foods in sachets, snack packs, long-life milk cartons, coffee, cookie…
1K and 2K solventless PU adhesiveSolvent-based PU adhesiveWaterborne PU adhesiveRead briefRefrigerated transport thermal boxes
Thermal boxes for refrigerated transport of food, vaccines and medications are packaging solutions with thermal insulati…
Molded rigid PU foamHigh-density PUR/PIR foamSystems with HFO blowing agentRead briefFood processing rollers
Industrial rollers coated with food-grade PU elastomers are critical components in food production lines: dough kneading…
Food-grade cast PU elastomersPolyether PU for hydrolysis resistancePU with FDA certificationRead briefLiquid transport container linings
Containers, tanks and tank trucks for transport of food liquids (milk, juices, beer, wine, vegetable oils, potable water…
High-thickness PU spray coatingsFood-grade 2K PUHybrid PU-epoxy systemsRead briefInsulation of food-grade tanks and silos
Milk tanks, beer fermenters, juice and oil storage silos receive external PU spray-applied insulation to maintain temper…
Rigid PU foam spray-appliedRead briefProcess piping insulation (cold and hot)
Pre-insulated piping in PU elastomeric foam conducts hot or cold fluids in food processes with minimum thermal loss. App…
Elastomeric PU foam pre-extrudedRead briefWashable wall coatings
Internal walls of food plants receive specific PU coatings that allow aggressive daily cleaning with alkaline detergent…
Sanitary 2K PU coatingRead briefSeals in food process equipment
Pumps, valves, mixers, fillers and other food processing equipment use food-grade PU elastomeric seals that resist CIP c…
Food-grade PU elastomersRead briefTPU films for high-performance packaging
Specialty packaging for sensitive products (cheese, pre-cooked meals, gourmet products) uses TPU films with specific bar…
Multilayer TPU filmRead brief
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Insulated metal roofing (sandwich panels)
An insulated metal roofing panel is a sandwich panel formed by three layers: an…
PUR/PIR systemPIR system2K, 3K and 4K systems for continuous linesRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Sandwich panels for industrial walls and roofs
Sandwich panels for industrial walls and roofs are a family of products with the…
PUR/PIR systemPIR systemHigh-performance PIR (with expandable graphite)Read brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Closed-cell spray foam insulation
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a rigid or semi-rigid PU foam applied in situ b…
Closed-cell spray foam 2K systemOpen-cell spray foam 2K system (water-blown)High-performance systems with HFORead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Refrigerators and freezers (appliances)
Rigid PU foam in refrigerators and freezers is produced by injection between the…
PUR system with cyclopentanePUR system with HFOHigh-performance PUR systems with specific polyolRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Poultry and animal farming barns
Poultry and animal farming barns in modern production operations are temperature…
PUR/PIR sandwich panelsClosed-cell spray foamHybrid systemsRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial PU floors
Industrial polyurethane floors are high-performance floor coating systems applie…
Self-leveling PUPU cementitious (cement + PU)Poured PU floorRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial wheels (cast elastomers)
Industrial polyurethane wheels are one of the most successful applications of ca…
TDI-based cast elastomersMDI-based cast elastomersPPDI-based cast elastomers (high performance)Read brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial PU flooring
Industrial PU floors cover applications where chemical, mechanical and hygienic…
Cementitious PU (PU/cement hybrid)Self-leveling PUDecorative PURead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Reverse osmosis module housings and components
Reverse osmosis (RO) is the dominant technology for desalination, well water pur…
PU casting for module housingPU end-cap potting for modulesPU adhesive for spacersRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Grain silo insulation
Grain silos (soy, corn, wheat, coffee, rice) are massive storage structures buil…
Closed-cell PU spray foamPUR/PIR sandwich panelsHigh-thickness PU coatingsRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Agricultural storage chambers
Agricultural product storage chambers cover distinct applications: climate-contr…
PUR/PIR sandwich panelsPanels with specific finishSystems integrated with refrigeration equipmentRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Milking system components
Automatic and semi-automatic milking systems on dairy farms use various food-gra…
Food-grade PU elastomersSanitary-grade TPUCast PU of specific hardnessRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Poultry equipment coatings
Poultry equipment — feeders, automatic drinkers, egg collection conveyors, bird…
Food-grade PU coatings2K PU resistant to aggressive cleaningCoatings with antimicrobialRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Soft-grip kitchen utensils
Modern kitchen utensils with ergonomic handles (chef knives, spatulas, spoons, l…
TPU over-moldingSoft-touch PU coatingIntegral skin PU in small partsRead brief - Pulp and Paper
Corrugated cardboard bonding adhesives
Corrugated cardboard is the most used packaging material in the world — cardboar…
Reactive PU hot-melt adhesive (HMPUR)1K PU moisture-cure adhesivePU systems for technical packaging bondingRead brief - Packaging Materials
Vaccine and food thermal shipping boxes
Complements Application B-43 (Thermal boxes for refrigerated transport), focusin…
Molded rigid PU foamVIP (Vacuum Insulated Panels) + PUHybrid foams with phase-change materialsRead brief - Packaging Materials
Flexible packaging lamination adhesives
Complements Application B-42 (Adhesives for food-grade laminated packaging). Whi…
1K and 2K solventless PU adhesiveSolvent-based PU adhesiveWaterborne PU adhesiveRead brief - Packaging Materials
Metal can interior coatings
Food cans (preserves, canned goods, beverages), aerosol cans (cosmetics, spray p…
Food-grade internal PU coatingsBPA-free PU systems for food contactExternal PU coatings for appearanceRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Industrial cleaning sponges
Industrial cleaning has requirements much higher than domestic cleaning: food pl…
High-durability reticulated PU foamFoams for CIP systemsFoams with technical abrasive agentsRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Industrial air and liquid filters
Reticulated PU foams (with fully open cells in controlled structure) are used as…
Controlled-cell reticulated PU foamReticulated foam with activated carbonMultilayer systemsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Conveyor belt rollers
Rollers are cylindrical rotating components that support conveyor belts in multi…
Cast PU elastomer for roller coatingHigh-hardness PU for carrying rollersMedium-hardness PU for impact rollersRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial seals, gaskets and O-rings
Seals are critical components in virtually all mechanical equipment: static gask…
Cast PU elastomer in specific configurationsThermoplastic PU (TPU) for dynamic sealsPolyether-PU for seals in humid environmentsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Hydrocyclones and industrial screens
Complements Applications 28 (Mining abrasion-resistant linings) and B-58 (Ball m…
High abrasion resistance cast PUPU in modular screensInterchangeable equipment systemsRead brief