Food & Beverage

Engineered Plastic Solutions for Safe & Efficient Food Production

At Lehigh Valley Plastics, we provide precision-machined plastic components for the food and beverage industry — delivering hygienic, durable, and compliant solutions designed to meet strict safety standards and keep production lines running smoothly.

Whether you’re designing food processing equipment, packaging machinery, or beverage dispensing systems, our expertise in engineering plastics ensures reliable performance in washdown environments and direct food contact applications. We support OEMs and end-users across a wide range of applications, including:

  • Food Processing Equipment: Sanitary, corrosion-resistant plastics that withstand frequent cleaning and high-moisture environments.
  • Beverage Dispensing Systems: FDA-compliant, wear-resistant components that ensure safe, smooth operation.
  • Packaging Machinery: Durable materials that reduce friction and wear in high-speed, high-cycle operations.

With decades of experience and a commitment to quality, we’re a trusted partner for equipment manufacturers who prioritize hygiene, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Why Plastics Are Essential in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

In food production environments, material choice matters. High-performance plastics are ideal for food and beverage applications thanks to their resistance to moisture, corrosion, and chemicals — along with their compliance with food safety regulations.

We work with a broad range of engineering plastics selected specifically for use in food processing and packaging, including:

  • Acetal (POM) (Acetron™, TECAFORM®, Sustarin®)– Low friction, excellent wear resistance, and FDA compliance
  • UHMW (TIVAR™, TECAFINE™, Polystone® M) – Exceptional abrasion resistance and impact strength, ideal for conveyors and guide rails
  • Nylon (PA) (Nylatron™, TECAMID®, Sustamid®) – Strong and wear-resistant with options for FDA and USDA compliance
  • PET (Ertalyte™, TECAPET®, Sustadur® PET) – Excellent dimensional stability and wear performance under load
  • Polycarbonate (TUFFAK®, TECANAT®, Sustanat® PC) – Tough, impact-resistant, and available in food-safe grades
  • PEEK (Ketron™, TECAPEEK®, SustaPEEK) – Premium performance plastic for extreme environments and chemical resistance
  • PTFE (Fluorosint™, Teflon™) – Non-stick and chemically inert, ideal for sealing and lining applications
  • Tri-Detectable Materials (VMX, UD) – Plastics formulated to be visually, X-ray, and metal detectable for added food safety and foreign material prevention

Plastics Offer Key Benefits for Food Industry Applications:

  • FDA, USDA, NSF, and 3A-Dairy compliant options
  • Moisture and corrosion resistance for washdown areas
  • Lightweight and energy-efficient in moving parts
  • Excellent wear resistance for long service life
  • High machinability and design flexibility for custom parts
  • Tri-detectable options help mitigate contamination risk

Food & Beverage Applications

We produce a wide range of custom plastic components for food and beverage equipment — all designed with hygiene, safety, and durability in mind.

Typical parts include:

  • Wear strips and chain guides
  • Fill nozzles and valve seats
  • Mixing paddles and scrapers
  • Starwheels and sorting components
  • Bushings and bearings
  • Chutes, funnels, and product guides
  • Conveyor components and machine guards

From reducing downtime to ensuring food safety, our engineered plastic components support efficient, reliable operation in demanding production environments.

Ready to upgrade your food and beverage systems with compliant, long-lasting plastic components?
Contact our team to discuss custom plastic solutions for your food processing or packaging application.