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Food-Grade Amalgon® FGA0175S

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Food-Grade Amalgon® FGA0175S is a fiber-reinforced thermoset composite specifically designed to replace stainless steel tubing in direct food contact applications. The ultra-smooth interior surface finish (15 Ra) is ideal for any food service application. One-fourth the weight of stainless steel, Amalgon is impervious to caustic cleaning solutions and can be sanitized with conventional cleaning methods. Food-Grade Amalgon tubing is designed, engineered and manufactured to meet the tough environmental and performance requirements of the food processing industry.

Polymer Name: Thermoset (unspecified)

Reinforcement Material: Other Reinforcement Material

Physical Form: Tube

Features: Bacteria Resistant, Cost Effective, Food Contact Acceptable, High Performance, Highly Versatile, Smooth Surface Finish

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    Identification & Functionality

    Reinforcement Material

    Features & Benefits

    Features & Benefits

    Superior to Honed Stainless Steel

    • Shorter lead times because no honing required.
    • Eliminates bacterial buildup and impervious to caustic cleaning solutions.

    Wide Range of Lengths

    • Cut pieces or lengths up to 120 inches, eliminating the need for costly joints and labor-intensive assembly.

    In-House Tooling Affords Greater Versatility

    • Tooling available for inner diameters ranging from 1 inch to 30 inch (metric sizes also available).
    • Wall thickness can be varied to meet pressure requirements or component geometry.

    More Cost Effective than Stainless Steel

    • Savings of 25% to 50% compared to honed stainless steel due to lower material costs, reduced shipping and handling costs, and faster assembly times.

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Standard Bore Size1.75inches
    Random Lengths To5.0Feet
    Operating Pressure Non-Tie Rod Design2700.0PSI
    Operating Pressure Tie Rod Design21390.0PSI
    Weight Per Foot0.56LBS

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Compliance

    Complies with FDA Requirements - Manufactured in accordance with FDA Code of Regulations Publication CFR 21, paragraphs 173.300 and 177.2450.