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Doc. 25 Design of mechanical seals for hygienic and aseptic applications
Second Edition, October 2020 - This guideline concerns the design and selection of mechanical seals and seal auxiliary-systems that meet the hygienic and if specified aseptic requirements of food-applications. Requirements for design, materials, installation and operation of mechanical seals and seal auxiliary-systems are defined with respect to ease of cleaning, microbial impermeability, sterilizability and pasteurizability. The guideline is applicable for suppliers and users.
Co-Chairs:
Susanne Berezin
Huhnseal AB
E-Mail: susanne.berezinProtected mail-address@huhnseal.com
Phone: +46 418 44 99 40
Thomas Böhm
EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG
E-Mail: thomas.boehmProtected mail-address@eagleburgmann.com
Phone: +49 8171 23 10 48