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Linagard® FG

Technical Specifications

Minerals

Bonding Systems and Installation

Specifically designed two-part bonding systems are available from Weir Minerals. Please consult your local representative for advice on the most suitable bonding method.

A natural rubber for food contact applications

Linagard® FG rubber is a high-quality natural rubber compound manufactured to meet the regulatory requirements for ingredients and migration testing of both:

• FDA (USA Food & Drug Administration CFR 21 177.2600)
• European Union (EU regulations 1935/2004, 2023/2006)

Manufactured to deliver outstanding wear resistance, Linagard® FG rubber is designed for use as a covering for process equipment and for belt coverings that come into temporary contact with food. Linagard® FG rubber is suitable for handling aqueous and dry foods. It is not suitable for use with food oils, fatty foods, or foods with free oil on their surface.

Design Features

• Food safe
• Non-marking
• Excellent resistance to wet abrasion
• Excellent cut and tear resistance

Applications

• Lining in areas of food processing
• Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industry
• Hose and valve manufacture
• Gasket industry

Size/Availability

• Standard sheet size: 9.25m x 1.23m nominal (approx. 30ft x 4ft)
• Part sheets available to order
• Standard thickness range: 1.5mm to 30.0mm (approx. 1?16” to 1?1 16”)
• Moulded components available from stock and made to order

Typical Physical Properties

• Polymer Type: Natural Rubber
• Hardness (IRHD): ISO 48 - 2010, 38
• Modulus @ 500% (MPa): ISO 37 – 2011, 2.5
• Tensile Strength (MPa): ISO 37 – 2011, 20 (2900 psi)
• Elongation at Break (%): ISO 37 – 2011, 810 %
• Tear Strength (N/mm): ASTM D624-00 - 2012, 45 (256 lbsf/in)
• Specific Gravity: ISO 2781 - 2008, 0.99
• Resilience (%): BS 903. Part A8 1990, 82 %
• Operating Temperatures (continuous use): -40 °C to +70 °C / -40 °F to 158 °F

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