Parker Hannifin FDA Compliant Elastomers
Parker Hannifin FDA compliant elastomer materials are designed for sealing applications involving food processing, beverage production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, sanitary fluid handling, and medical related systems requiring compliance with FDA regulations for food contact materials. These compounds are commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, sanitary gaskets, diaphragms, valve seals, tubing seals, and custom molded rubber parts where cleanliness, food safety, and chemical compatibility are critical. FDA compliant elastomer materials are widely specified in food processing equipment, dairy systems, beverage machinery, pharmaceutical systems, and sanitary processing environments.
Canyon Components supplies high quality equivalents to many Parker FDA compliant elastomer compounds used throughout sanitary and food grade sealing systems. Our team supports replacement O-rings, gaskets, tri-clamp gaskets, sanitary seals, and custom molded sealing components manufactured from FDA compliant EPDM, Silicone, FKM, FFKM, and specialty elastomer materials. We also provide engineering support for sanitary sealing applications, compliance requirements, and material selection for demanding food and pharmaceutical systems.
Common names include: FDA compliant elastomers, food grade rubber compounds, sanitary sealing materials, FDA approved sealing materials
Trade names include: Parker®, Viton™, EPDM, Silicone, Canrez®
FKM O-rings from Canyon Components providing excellent chemical, heat, and compression resistance in critical sealing applications.
Parker Hannifin Materials Available
This table shows many of our standard materials and links out to our O-ring store. Get in touch with us if you need a custom gasket, custom molded part, or non-standard geometry!
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Features of Parker Hannifin FDA Compliant Materials
- FDA compliant elastomer compounds are designed for food contact and sanitary processing applications requiring regulatory compliance
- Many FDA compliant compounds provide excellent resistance to water, food oils, cleaning chemicals, and sanitization systems
- Specialized food grade compounds are available for steam cleaning, CIP systems, SIP systems, and high purity processing environments
- Many materials also support NSF 51, NSF 61, USP Class VI, EU 1935/2004, and sanitary processing requirements depending on compound selection
- EPDM and Silicone compounds are commonly used for sanitary sealing due to strong steam and water resistance
- Canyon Components supplies equivalent FDA compliant sealing materials with strong availability, engineering support, and rapid lead times
Limitations of Parker Hannifin FDA Compliant Materials
- FDA compliance does not automatically guarantee compatibility with every chemical, cleaning solution, or sterilization process
- Certain food grade compounds may have lower abrasion resistance in aggressive dynamic sealing applications
- Continuous steam sterilization and repeated chemical washdowns may shorten service life depending on elastomer type
- Some FDA compliant compounds prioritize purity and cleanliness over mechanical durability or extrusion resistance
- High performance FDA compliant FFKM materials may significantly increase system cost compared to standard food grade elastomers
- Not all FDA compliant materials are suitable for exposure to aggressive hydrocarbons or industrial solvents
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
Food and Sanitary Processing Applications
FDA compliant elastomer materials are widely used in systems where food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance are essential. These compounds are commonly installed in food processing equipment, beverage systems, pharmaceutical processing systems, sanitary pumps, valves, filling systems, mixers, and fluid transfer equipment. Material selection depends on operating temperature, product media, cleaning methods, steam exposure, and chemical compatibility.
Canyon Components supports food manufacturers, beverage companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, sanitary equipment OEMs, and industrial processors with Parker equivalent FDA compliant O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded sealing components. Parker compound references and sanitary material information can be found in the Parker material offering guide and Parker O-Ring Handbook.
Food Processing Equipment
FDA compliant O-rings and gaskets are commonly used in food handling systems, mixers, filling systems, conveyors, and sanitary processing equipment.
Beverage Systems
Beverage equipment frequently utilizes food grade elastomer seals exposed to syrups, water, carbonation, cleaning chemicals, and sanitization cycles.
Dairy Processing
Dairy processing systems commonly require sanitary EPDM, Silicone, and FFKM compounds capable of handling steam cleaning and washdown environments.
Pharmaceutical Systems
Pharmaceutical manufacturing systems use FDA compliant elastomer materials in sanitary fluid transfer, mixing systems, and high purity processing equipment.
Sanitary Pumps and Valves
Food and pharmaceutical pump systems require sanitary O-rings and gaskets with excellent compression set resistance and chemical compatibility.
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
All Other Parker Material Types Available
All Parker Materials
Canyon Components supplies Parker® O-rings and custom parts in premium materials like FFKM, Silicone, EPDM, NBR, and Polyurethane. Available in AS568, Metric, and custom sizes for industrial, aerospace, medical, and chemical processing applications—all with competitive pricing and fast lead times.
Parker Hannifin Parofluor FFKM
Explore Parker Hannifin Parofluor FFKM materials for extreme chemical resistance and high temperature sealing. Compare Parofluor with Canrez® FFKM for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts in demanding applications.
Parker Hannifin Viton™ Fluorocarbon Elastomers
Parker Hannifin Viton™ Fluorocarbon Elastomers available now! Contact our engineering team for assistance selecting Parker Hannifin Viton™ materials or qualified equivalents for your sealing application.
Parker Hannifin Polyurethane
Explore Parker Hannifin polyurethane materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring excellent abrasion resistance and strength. Compare Parker polyurethane compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Aflas®
Explore Parker Hannifin Aflas® materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for steam, amine, and chemical resistance. Compare Parker Aflas® compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Silicone
Explore Parker Hannifin silicone materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for flexibility across extreme temperatures. Compare Parker silicone compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Fluorosilicone
Explore Parker Hannifin Fluorosilicone materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for fuel resistance and low temperature flexibility. Compare Parker fluorosilicone compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin EPDM
Explore Parker Hannifin EPDM materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for water, steam, and weather resistance. Compare Parker EPDM compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin NBR
Explore Parker Hannifin NBR materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts offering excellent oil and fuel resistance. Compare Parker nitrile compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents for industrial applications.
Parker Hannifin HNBR
Explore Parker Hannifin HNBR materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring excellent heat, oil, and abrasion resistance. Compare Parker HNBR compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents for demanding applications.
Parker Hannifin ACM
Explore Parker Hannifin ACM materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for heat and oil resistance in automotive and industrial applications. Compare Parker ACM compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Neoprene
Explore Parker Hannifin Neoprene materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts offering balanced oil, weather, and ozone resistance. Compare Parker Neoprene compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Butyl
Explore Parker Hannifin Butyl materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring low gas permeability and chemical resistance. Compare Parker Butyl compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
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