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Doc. 48 Elastomeric Seals
First edition, December 2022.
The Guideline "Elastomeric Seals" addresses hygienic aspects of elastomeric seals in food processing and packaging components. It discusses those attributes of elastomers which are important for seal effectiveness and it presents basic design principles for the interfaces between seals and product contact surfaces. A practical guide to failure analysis and seal handling completes the document.