Do you supply food-grade materials?

Yes. Food-grade options are available for selected materials including HDPE, UHMWPE, Acetal, Polypropylene and other engineering plastics where the appropriate certified grade is required.

Which material is best for cutting boards?

Food Grade HDPE is one of the most commonly used materials because it is durable, moisture resistant and easy to clean.

Which plastics are suitable for conveyor systems?

UHMWPE, Acetal and Nylon are widely used for conveyor guides, wear strips, rollers and other moving components due to their low friction and wear resistance.

Can materials be supplied cut to size?

Yes. We provide cut-to-size services and can also assist with machining and fabrication for many food processing applications.

Can you help choose the right material?

Absolutely. If you're replacing machine components or designing new processing equipment, our team can recommend materials based on your application, operating conditions and food-grade requirements.

Food & Beverage - Altius Polymers Pty Ltd

Food & Beverage

Built for Clean Environments. Ready for Everyday Production.

Food processing environments demand materials that are reliable, easy to clean and built to handle continuous use. Whether it's a commercial kitchen, packaging facility or food production line, selecting the right material helps improve efficiency while supporting hygiene and long-term performance.

At Altius Polymers, we supply engineering plastics and industrial materials used throughout the food and beverage industry. From cutting surfaces and conveyor systems to machine guards and processing equipment, we can help you choose materials that suit your application and operating environment. Food-grade options are available for selected products where required.

Materials

Materials Used Across Food & Beverage Facilities

Food production equipment often operates in wet environments and requires materials that are durable, easy to maintain and suitable for regular cleaning.

Food Grade HDPE

Commonly used for cutting boards, food preparation surfaces, liners and fabricated components. Food-grade options are available.

UHMWPE

A popular choice for conveyor guides, wear strips and sliding components where low friction and excellent wear resistance are important.

Acetal (POM)

Frequently used for machined components, rollers, bushes and star wheels requiring precision and dimensional stability.

Nylon

Suitable for rollers, guide components and mechanical parts that operate under continuous load.

PETP

Used for precision machined parts, bearing components and wear applications requiring good dimensional stability.

Polypropylene (PP)

Commonly used for fabricated tanks, trays and components where moisture and chemical resistance are important.

PTFE

A low-friction material used for seals, bearings and components exposed to chemicals or frequent cleaning.

PEEK

A high-performance engineering plastic suited to demanding food processing applications involving heat and continuous operation.

PVC

Suitable for fabricated components, splash guards and applications requiring good chemical resistance.

Polycarbonate

Used for machine guards, protective covers and inspection windows where clear visibility and impact resistance are required.

Material Selection

Choosing the Right Material

Different food processing environments have different requirements. The right material depends on the application, cleaning procedures and operating conditions.

We can help you compare materials based on:

- Food-grade availability
- Moisture and washdown exposure
- Wear resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Operating temperature
- Machining requirements
- Impact resistance
- Expected service life

Common Applications

Common Food & Beverage Applications

Our materials are used across food manufacturing, beverage production and commercial processing facilities throughout Australia.

Typical applications include: