Metal Detectable Silicone: Beyond Visual Traceability

Industry professionals, Engineers, and Quality Managers know it well: in the production processes of the food and pharmaceutical industries, compliance management must integrate material science with end-consumer safety. In this context, SIL MD (Metal Detectable) silicone emerges as the highest-performing solution for the manufacturing of lip seals, O-rings, flat gaskets, and protective bellows

The Material Science of SIL MD

The difference between standard silicone and SIL MD lies in its composition. SIL MD is an elastomer compounded with ferromagnetic additives or high-atomic-density particles, homogeneously dispersed within the polymer matrix. This unique formulation makes the material:

• Electromagnetically detectable (via standard metal detectors).
• X-ray inspectable (detectable by X-ray inspection systems).

In the food and pharmaceutical sectors, this material is renowned for mitigating physical contamination risks—a strategic pillar of Risk Management—while meeting the strict requirements of international FDA and FCM (MOCA) regulations.

This technology allows for the detection of silicone fragments within the product during processing stages. By doing so, it streamlines quality control and contamination risk management, enabling immediate action to isolate contaminated batches and prevent them from reaching the market.

Custom Engineering and Production

As gasket manufacturers, NEWRUBBER carefully evaluates the specific requirements and operating conditions of the components requested by the market, ensuring they withstand the necessary stresses:

• Flat gaskets and O-Rings
• Lip seals for dynamic sealing applications
• Custom molded gaskets and engineered components
• Suction cups
• Protective bellows