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1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail

1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail

1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail

(OP)
Good Morning,

I have an FDA application.  A heater element that reaches 1,600 deg f. located 4" above the a 303/304 Stainless Steel belt.  I need a wear rail for the belt that won't melt.  We are leaning toward a non-metalic component so we dont get micro-particles from metal on metal.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan

RE: 1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail


It would be handy to know what temperatures you would expect the part to attain.

www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk

RE: 1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail

(OP)
We tried a test yesterday afternoon but blew the circuit after 5 min.  We are trying again today.

I assumed 1,200 f as the elements are generating 1,500 to 1,600 f at 4" away.
 

RE: 1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail


Looks like you will need a ceramic "wear rail", but it probably won't wear.

www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk

RE: 1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail

(OP)
I was starting to look at ceramics last night.  I have no experience with them.  I know they will handle the heat but do not know if there are FDA rated ceramics.  I'll investigate today.
Thanks for the help,
Dan

RE: 1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail

If they have ceramics rated to be used as medical implants, I see no reason why you can't find a suitable one for this.  Sorry, but I cannot offer a suggestion...

Dan - Owner
http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

RE: 1,200 degree F - FDA - Wear Rail

Pat,

My comment was steered more towards MB's query about FDA-approved ceramics, though whether those approved ceramics also handle that high of a heat is beyond my knowledge base.

Dan - Owner
http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

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