T-FIT ®Hygiene insulation is made from Zotefoams’ ZOTEK® F43HT PVDF closed cell foam, a material which has numerous benefits when it comes to insulation, especially within food manufacturing environments.
Benefits of PVDF
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic from the family of fluoropolymers, known for their toughness and stability. It is an excellent choice for applications requiring;
Highest purity
Resistance to a wide range of chemicals (such as harsh cleaning agents)
Low permeability (molecules of gas or liquid find it difficult to travel through the polymer structure)
UV resistance
Excellent flammability credentials
PVDF is stable over a wide range of temperatures, from negative temperatures right through to +293°F, meaning that the material can be used on pipelines subject too ‘Clean-In-Place’ (CIP) processes. The insulation can perform at both the chilled process temperatures and high cleaning temperatures without any loss of thermal performance over the lifetime of the product.