MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.—RT Dygert has introduced seven more materials that qualify for the 3-A symbol under 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc.
The materials meet Standard 18-03 for multiple use rubber and rubber-like materials. RT Dygert said the products include one NBR, two Vitons, one EPDM and three silicones.
The 3-A designation represents the cooperative set of standards by professional sanitarians, equipment manufacturers and processors, RT Dygert said. These groups represent associations like the National Association for Food Protection, the Food Processing Suppliers Association, the International Dairy Foods Association and the American Dairy Products Institute among others.
RT Dygert supplies O-rings and seals for applications in pumps, valves, couplings, fittings, motors and drives for the dairy foods, chemicals, water, agricultural and industrial industries worldwide.