In food and pharmaceutical setup, chemical exposure and sanitation demands are extreme. One user reported oily rinse water contamination in their fill lines. When I replaced all under-sink hardware with FDA-grade EPDM Sealing Washers, the contamination stopped. These washers are specifically bonded to stainless carriers for food-safe applications.
On CIP-moving parts, the sealing must last through caustic baths. That’s why I insist on lab-tested Sealing Washers with resistance to bleach and CIP detergents. The cost is marginal—but the payoff in compliance and product integrity is immense. When you’re in food-grade environments, no performance component is optional—and washers are no exception.
