Raw Material Quotations Food Machinery Production

The production of machinery for the food industry requires a wide range of materials, each with specific properties that make it suitable for certain applications. FT Mercati offers the service Raw Material Quotations Food Machinery Production, for companies involved in the design, production and marketing of equipment for the food industry.

Main raw materials used

The most important raw materials for the production of food plants and machines are:

• Stainless Steel: this is the most common material due to its resistance to corrosion, wear and tear and high temperatures. It is used to make tanks, pipes, pumps and many other components.
• Cast iron: offers good resistance to wear and high temperatures, and is often used to make large components such as machine bases and supports.
• Copper alloys: offer excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, and are used to make electrical and electronic components.
• Aluminium: light and corrosion-resistant, Aluminium is used to make components requiring good thermal conductivity, such as heat exchangers.

Other materials used

Other important materials are:

• Polyethylene: a lightweight, acid- and alkali-resistant material used to make pipes, containers and linings.
• Polypropylene: offers good resistance to high temperatures and chemicals, and is used to make components that come into contact with hot food.
• Ceramics: offer excellent resistance to wear, heat and chemicals, and are used to make components such as nozzles and seals.
• Rubber: used to make seals, belts and other components requiring elasticity and abrasion resistance.