Food & Medical

Medical Grade Seals & O-Rings

Anti-microbial polymers such as EPDM, NBR, VMQ, and FKM are manufactured to meet strict FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993, and 3-A Sanitary Standards, ensuring these materials are safe, compliant, and suitable for use in hygienic and sanitary applications. These elastomer compounds are specifically engineered to resist bacterial growth, degradation, and contamination — making them essential for industries where cleanliness and material integrity directly impact product safety, such as food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and biotechnology applications.

Each of these polymer types offers distinct performance advantages depending on the application. EPDM provides excellent resistance to steam, water, and cleaning chemicals; NBR delivers strong resistance to oils and fuels; VMQ (silicone) performs reliably across a wide temperature range while maintaining FDA compliance; and FKM (Viton) offers superior chemical and heat resistance for more demanding environments.

Parker’s technically advanced sealing devices are engineered using these high-performance materials to deliver superior sealability, precise alignment, and complete material traceability — giving customers confidence that every seal meets rigorous industry and regulatory standards. This combination of certified materials and advanced engineering helps prevent leaks, contamination, and premature failure, ultimately reducing downtime and ensuring long-term reliability in critical sanitary and hygienic sealing applications across a wide range of industries.