In food and beverage processing equipment, O-rings are in direct contact with the product — in pumps, valves, filling machines, sanitary pipe fittings and CIP/SIP systems. The material therefore has to be safe for food contact, resistant to cleaning and sanitising chemicals, withstand process temperatures, and not pick up taste or odour. Parker offers O-ring compounds formulated specifically for food contact, with compliance documentation (including FDA and EU 1935/2004, depending on grade) that we can provide.
Beyond the food industry we also supply Parker O-rings for hydraulic, pneumatic, automotive, electronics and energy applications in NBR, FKM, EPDM, silicone (VMQ), HNBR and other materials. Our team helps select the right material and size for the media, temperature and pressure involved.
O-Ring Materials
Food-Grade O-Rings
EPDM, silicone, FKM and NBR compounds for food contact: resistant to CIP/SIP, hot water, steam, fats and cleaning agents. For the food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries.
NBR (Nitrile)
General-purpose material for oils, fuels and hydraulics. The most common choice for industrial applications.
FKM (Fluoroelastomer)
Resists high temperatures and aggressive chemicals; for automotive, chemical and high-temperature processes.
EPDM
Resists hot water, steam, weather and ozone; widely used in food, water and HVAC equipment.
Silicone (VMQ)
Flexible over a wide temperature range, odourless; common for food contact and medical use.
HNBR and special materials
For combined oil, heat and wear resistance and other special requirements. Contact us.
Key Applications
- Food and beverage processingPumps, valves, filling machines, sanitary fittings, homogenisers, CIP/SIP equipment
- Dairy and pharmaceuticalHygienic process equipment with routine sanitising
- Hydraulics and pneumaticsCylinders, fittings and valves
- Automotive and electric vehiclesConnectors, cooling and fuel systems
- Electronics and energyEnclosure seals and charging connectors
- General industrial machineryRoutine replacement (MRO) and OEM
Benefits
- Parker product — global quality standards and consistency
- Food-grade compounds with compliance documentation by grade
- Full choice of materials: NBR, FKM, EPDM, silicone, HNBR and more
- Technical help from Chemifin in selecting material and size
Frequently Asked Questions
Which O-ring suits food processing machinery?
Usually food-grade EPDM or silicone for hot water, steam and CIP; food-grade FKM where fats, oils or high temperatures are involved; food-grade NBR for oily media at normal temperatures. Our team can help choose based on your media, temperature and sanitising process.
Is food-contact compliance documentation available?
Yes. For Parker food-grade compounds, compliance documents (including FDA and EU 1935/2004, depending on grade) can be provided with our quotation.
How do I order?
Send the size (inside diameter and cross-section) or part number, the material or working media, and the quantity to info@chemifin.com or WhatsApp +62 811 154 343. We will confirm availability, lead time and price.