Food & Beverage

Extreme temperatures, sanitation and contamination can cause frustrating problems in food processing environments. Redwood Plastics products can resolve many of these frustrations with materials that are non-conductive, chemical resistant, FDA/USDA/3A Dairy compliant, and impervious to hot and cold temperatures. Redco™ Plastic Products are the perfect solution for parts that are wearing out prematurely due to rust or chemical wash-downs.

APPLICATIONS:

Bearings, bushings, seals, slides, scrubbers, housings, tanks, valves, washers, wear plates, bumper pads, chain wear parts, wear strip, slides, guides, wear liners, gaskets, tubing hoses, spacers, diaphragms, sprockets, etc.

PRODUCTS:

REDCO™ FEATURE APPLICATIONS & MATERIALS:

Redco™ Colored UHMW, Acetal & Nylon
White materials can be hard to visually detect if they have fallen into the production process. Fortunately white isn’t your only option in regards to FDA Approved UHMW, Acetal and Nylon materials. We also offer a variety of colors to make is easy to spot the slightest contamination. Blue materials being the most popular choice – because no food is blue.. Download PDF Brochure.
Red, blue, yellow, orange… you choose the color and we provide a cost effective solution.

Redco™ Neptune™ Food Grade FDA/3A Nitrile and Redco™ Neptune™ EPDM
Redco™ Neptune™ Rubber (Silicone, EPDM and Nitrile) is a FDA approved material available in white or blue colored sheet. Redco™ Neptune™ Blue Rubber sheet is easily identified in food and beverage processes and is a cost-effective way to increase safety and decrease costly contamination problems. Download PDF Brochure.
Color: Blue and White
Hardness: Shore 60A
Available Thicknesses: 1/16”, 1/8”, 3/16”, ¼”, 3/8” and ½”
Sheet Size: 48” Wide x 50’ Long
Applications: Skirting, seals, spray aprons, seals, gaskets, etc.

Redco™ Neptune™ Polyurethane (FDA and 3A Dairy Compliant)
This special formulation of polyurethane is FDA and 3A Dairy Compliant with strength and durability far beyond the range of most rubbers and plastics. Neptune™ Polyurethane combines the toughness of metal with the elasticity of rubber and has the ability to withstand severe abuse which saves downtime, replacement costs and minimizes maintenance. Neptune™ Polyurethane is available in a broad range of durometers. Download PDF Brochure.

Unlimited Custom Molded Shapes
Outstanding Abrasion Resistance
High Load Bearing Capability
Exceptional Impact Strength
High Flexural Properties
Oil & Solvent Resistant
Resistant to Cold
Heat Stabilized
UV Stabilized
Non Marking
FDA/3A Dairy Compliant

Redco™ Neptune™ Slide™
Sliding Materials for Conveyors (LubX® & Tivar HPV)
A high performance FDA compliant material (FDA/21CFR 177.1520) that has outstanding dry-running properties designed especially for applications in material handling and automation. Compared to conventional sliding materials, conveying systems equipped with Redco™ Neptune™ Slide needs considerably less energy and the installation eliminates the possibility of the “slip-stick” effect (backsliding) almost completely and thus increases process stability. The elimination of slip-stick (chatter and/or squeaking) provides an extraordinary amount of motion control for high-precision applications. Download PDF Brochure.

Energy saving
Especially aligned to POM and steel (e.g. chain conveyors)
Suitable for contact with food (FDA/21CFR 177.1520)
Noise-reducing

Improved sliding behavior and high wear and abrasion resistance.
Built-in dry lubricant, giving it a limiting pressure velocity (LPV) value 18% higher than competitive materials
Very low wear of both belt and slide plates
Food Contact Compliance
Noise reduction

Applications:

Chain guides
Sliding strips and guides
Rollers
Single and multiple corner wear bends
Straight guides

Redco™ Neptune™ High Speed (LubX® CV)
Redco™ Neptune™ High Speed is a sliding material especially for systems and machinery used in conveyors and automation. It was specially developed for systems to be operated at faster speeds and high loads, retaining its excellent sliding characteristics and high wear resistance, resulting in higher productivity. The material significantly improves system performance and efficiency with exceptionally good sliding properties and a very low temperature development which results in lower wear and a longer lifespan. Download PDF Brochure.
Applications: Sliding and conveyor parts for conveyor technology, automation, food industry.

Reduced energy consumption
Less stress on all parts of the conveyor system
Significantly reduced temperature development
Long life
Increased process stability
Lower noise emission
Shorter run-in phase
Longer maintenance intervals

Properties of Redco™ LubX® CV

Excellent sliding properties even at higher velocities
and pressure loads
Excellent dry running properties
High wear resistance
Food Compliance according 10/2011/EU, 1935/2004/EC, FDA
GMP-compliant according to 2023/2006 EC
Good machinability

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Redco™ Neptune™ Metal Detectable UHMW
Food processors face the ever present risk of contamination finding its way into their product. The risks and potential financial losses can be significant if not detected early. The unique additives in this product allow it to be easily traced by standard metal detectors while continuing to provide the outstanding wear resistance and sliding properties you would expect from Redco™ UHMW.
Designed to replace machined parts made from steel and lower performing plastics, this engineering polymer has high-impact strength, is easily machined and has no moisture absorption.
Redco™ Neptune™ Metal Detectable UHMW complies with FDA regulations concerning direct contact with food. Every food processor that utilizes metal detectors in their processing or packaging operations can benefit from the processing advantages and increased safety of using Redco™ Neptune™ Metal Detectable UHMW. Download PDF Brochure.
Available as: Rods: 1/2” to 8” dia, Sheets: 3/8” to 4” thick, Profiles: standard or custom.

Redco™ Neptune™ Metal Detectable Acetal
Redco™ Neptune™ Metal Detectable Acetal has special additives that allow it to be traced by standard metal detectors and removed before causing further contamination. Quality assurance engineers at some of the largest food processing manufacturers in the world have tested this product and found it to be highly effective.
The important mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties remain unchanged from standard Redco™ Acetal. It is easily machined and has excellent dimensional stability for close tolerance parts. Redco™ Neptune™ Metal Detectable Acetal also complies with FDA regulations concerning direct contact with food. Download PDF Brochure.
Available as: Rods: 1/4” to 8” dia, Sheets: 3/8” to 4” thick, Profiles: standard or custom.

Redco™ Neptune™ X-ray Detectable UHMW
Today’s processors are turning to x-ray inspection equipment especially in post-package inspection. The need for traceable plastic machined parts for filling, sorting, and packaging machinery is critical due to strict FDA regulations regarding foreign materials and contaminants.
Redco™ Neptune™ X-ray Detectable UHMW has proven to be detected with a particle size as small as a 3mm cube at running speeds as fast as 250 feet-per-minute. Download PDF Brochure.

APPLICATION SUGGESTIONS:

Scraper Blades
Fillers
Mixer Components
Wear Plates
Hopper Guides
Baffles
Pillow Blocks
Cups & Sleeve
Dividers

Redco™ Neptune™ X-ray Detectable Acetal
Redco™ Neptune™ X-Ray Detectable Acetal has excellent impact and wear resistance with low sliding properties. It has been proven to be detected in a particle as small as a 3mm cube on production lines running as fast as 250 feet-per-minute. It is FDA compliant and meets the federal requirements for food contact. Download PDF Brochure.

Redco™ Neptune™ X-ray Detectable PEEK
Redco™ Neptune™ X-Ray Detectable PEEK is specifically designed for high temperature applications in the food processing industry. It is FDA compliant and meets the federal requirements for food contact.
In addition to outstanding mechanical properties, chemical resistance and thermal performance, Redco™ Neptune™ X-Ray Detectable PEEK can withstand long term continuous temperatures of 480°F as well as exposure to hot water or steam with low moisture absorption. This makes it the material of choice for high temperature applications in food processing. Redco™ Neptune™ X-Ray Detectable PEEK has been proven to be detected in a particle as small as 3mm cube on production lines running as fast as 250 feet-per-minute. Download PDF Brochure.

Redco™ UHMW Wearstrip
Redco™ UHMW Wearstrip offers superior protection for rails, chain and other moving machinery. Redco™ UHMW-PE wearstrip is easy to install, weighing about 1/8 that of steel.
It can outwear steel by up to 6 times and can reduce noise levels by 50%. Redco™ Black UHMW has good dielectric properties and will not absorb water or swell.
Available in various thicknesses and widths in 120? lengths.
B E N E F I T S

Eliminates wear on the bottom and side rails
Corrosion resistant
Light weight
Easy to install

Common Wearstrip Configurations:

Redco™ PVC Strip Door (Flexible Vinyl)
Redco™ PVC strip door and partitions contain heated or cooled air resulting in energy savings lost from unprotected openings. Dust, dirt and other contaminants also remain contained to reduce overall clean up costs. We offer a wide range of vinyl PVC for either pedestrian use and/or light traffic right up to heavy vehicle traffic such as fork-lift trucks.
Easy to clean, easy to replace and outstanding value. Redco™ Flexible PVC creates a safer and more productive work environment by providing protection from noise and harsh working environments while creating an easy to use, fully visible passageway for personnel, animals, product and machinery. Download PDF Brochure.

Redco™ UHMW Liner

Redco™ UHMW & Redco™ Acetal – Slicer Parts

Redco™ UHMW – Guides, Rollers, Wear-strips and Bearings

Polystone® and Sustarin® are a registered trademarks of Roechling Engineering Plastics, Redco™ and Neptune™ are a registered trademark of Redwood Plastics Corporation.