Food Safe Coatings

Several industrial coatings are approved for use in food contact applications due to their chemical stability, corrosion resistance, and durability. The most widely used food-safe coatings include:

1. Electroless Nickel (EN): This uniform, corrosion-resistant coating is widely applied to food processing tools and machinery. It performs well in both wet and chemically aggressive environments.
2. Thin Dense Chrome (TDC): Armoloy Thin Dense Chrome offers a hard, smooth surface that resists wear, friction, and oxidation — making it an ideal food-grade metal coating for long-term performance.
3. PTFE (Teflon): With excellent non-stick properties and chemical resistance, PTFE is commonly used in cookware, sealing equipment, and conveyor systems in the food packaging industry.
4. Ceramic Coatings: Ceramic layers provide thermal insulation and scratch resistance, especially in high-heat or abrasive conditions where hygiene must be maintained.

To ensure full compliance and food safety, it’s important to verify that coatings meet industry standards and are suitable for your exact application.

Yes — Armoloy coatings are extensively used in both the food processing and medical device industries. These coatings are FDA-compliant, USDA-accepted, and known for their non-porous surfaces, corrosion resistance, and anti-galling performance — all essential for hygienic and high-performance environments.

In food production, Armoloy Thin Dense Chrome (TDC) forms a chemically inert, hard coating that resists acidic cleaning agents and prevents contamination through metal transfer. It’s commonly used on equipment such as slicers, conveyors, and filling systems.

For medical applications, biocompatible variants like ME-92 and BIO-TDC are engineered to meet ISO 10993 standards. These coatings are applied to surgical instruments, trays, and other components that must endure repeated sterilization while remaining biocompatible and wear-resistant.

Armoloy coatings offer exceptional resistance to corrosion, acidic and alkaline cleaners, and high-pressure washdowns commonly used in food processing plants. Unlike traditional coatings or untreated stainless steel, our coatings maintain their protective properties even after repeated exposure to caustics, sanitizers, and steam, reducing downtime due to corrosion or surface degradation.

Our coatings are ideal for mixing blades, cutting tools, sealing jaws, conveyor parts, valves, and packaging machine components—anywhere wear, corrosion, or contamination risks exist. They extend equipment life, reduce friction, and provide a smoother surface that helps prevent bacterial adhesion, making cleaning and inspection easier in compliance with food safety regulations.