ENG - Linagard FG Spec Sheet.pdf

Linagard ® FG Technical Specifications 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 o\ f both: • FD A (USA Food & Drug Administration CFR 21 177.2600) and; • European Union (EU regulations 1 935/2004, 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 of 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 • F ood 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 • Gask et industry Size/Availability • Standard sheet siz e: 9.25m x 1.23m nominal (appro x. 30ft x 4ft) • P art sheets available to order • Standard thic kness range: 1.5mm to 30.0mm (appro x. 1?16” to 1 3?16”) • Moulded components available from stoc k and made to order Minerals Typical Physical Properties PROPERTY TEST STANDARDLINAGARD ® FG Polymer Type Natural Rubber Hardness (IRHD) ISO 48 - 201038 Modulus @ 50 0% (MPa) ISO 37 – 2011 2.5 Tensile Strength (MPa) ISO 37 – 201120 (2900 psi) Elongation at Break (%) ISO 37 – 2011810 % Tear Strength (N/mm) ASTM D624-00 - 201245 (256 lbsf/in) Specific Gravity ISO 2781 - 20080.99 Resilience (%) BS 903. Part A8 1990 82 % Operating Temperatures (continuous use) - 4 0 °C to + 70 °C/ - 4 0 °F to 158 °F 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. Weir Minerals info(!5?p @?!F www."h9 @2q?? Copyright © 201?t&q0, Weir Minerals Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. WEIR and WEIR (logo) are trademark s and/or registered trademarks of Weir Engineering Services Limited. LINATEX and LINAGARD are trademarks and/or\ registered trademarks of Linatex Ltd. WMD0103/201510