Quadrant launches metal detectable plastics for food processing

Quadrant announces its new range of metal detectable (MD) engineering thermoplastics to support the food processing industry's need for reliable, traceable, and cost-effective machine parts.

It offers a choice of polyethylene (PE), polyoxymethylene (POM), and polyamide (PA6) based food contact approved MD engineering materials.

Quadrant's set of three MD modified plastics comprises of TIVAR MD based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (PE-UHMW), Acetron MD based on POM, and Nylatron MD based on PA6.

Acetron MD and Nylatron MD are available in a blue to aid visual and MD detectability, as X-ray detection is possible.

TIVAR MD is available in grey.

All materials deliver the necessary MD level for particles as small as 3mm x 3mm x 3mm.

In addition to food compliance (according to FDA and EU Directive 2002/72 EC standards), the materials offer different specific advantages such as impact resistance, high wear resistance, machining properties and convenient price performance.