Water and Sanitary Seals
High-performance sealing solutions to prevent leakage and contamination, for system reliability, efficiency and environmental safety.
M Seals is a supplier of advanced seals for the most demanding water and sanitary environments. With many years of experience in the industry, M Seals is well-equipped to meet the needs of all our customers, with a wide range of seals specifically designed to combat the unique challenges presented by these environments.
The right seal for the application
We have a variety of sealing solutions available for water and sanitary environments, including gaskets, O-rings, and packings. Our seals are made from a range of different materials, including rubber, polymers, and metals, and can be customised to suit the specific needs of individual applications. The sanitary seals are constructed using advanced materials and innovative design features that help ensure their reliability and durability over time.
We can provide sealing solutions for water treatment plants, wastewater management systems, and for equipment used in the water and sanitary industries. With the right sealing solutions in place, you can be confident that your equipment will operate at peak efficiency and safety.
Case study
Case
Description
DownloadSolving Coupling Problems
The client had an issue with a DIN 11851 coupling. He had recently taken delivery of a new process unit for the factory and the coupling on the new unit didn’t exactly match the coupling on the existing unit.
High-grade materials
EPDM: Excellent for water, steam, and hot fluids. Good chemical resistance.
Nitrile: Good general-purpose choice; resistant to oils & lubricants.
FKM (Viton®): High temperature and chemical resistance.
Silicone: Outstanding temperature range and food contact applications.
PTFE (Teflon®): Excellent chemical resistance; low friction.
Water & Sanitary Regulations and International StandardsWe understand that your processing environment faces some of the most stringent requirements imposed by Water and Sanitary Regulations and International Standards.
The materials we use in our water and sanitary seals meet a wide variety of industry regulations while providing tried and tested performance under manufacturing conditions and stringent cleaning regimes.
Working at the forefront of standard development within a number of regulatory committees enables us to quickly adapt to new developments and provide our customers with a competitive edge.
Our seal materials comply with the following certifications and authorities:
United Kingdom
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) BS 6920
Two tests related to odour, flavour and taste of water and three tests that examine leachable chemicals and growth of microorganisms.Germany
Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches e.V. (DVGW) W270
Sets tests for microbial growth enhancement of non-metallic materials in contact with drinking water.Umweltbundesamt (UBA) KTW
Includes a list of approved starting elastomers, test methods and limits for values obtained.United States of America
FDA, CFR Title 21 177.2600 and 177.1550
(Food and Drug Administration, Code of Federal RegulationsNational Science Foundation (NSF) ANSI 61
Defines the levels of contaminants and impurities that can be leached from elastomer components.Italy
Ministerial Decree 174 (DM-174)
A whitelist of elastomer materials for base compounding and tests, including leachable contaminant migration and immersion testing.Austria
Bundesministerium für Gesundheit ÖNORM B 5014-1
Testing regimes and requirements for products in contact with drinking water, and a list of pre-approved materials.Our expertise
With over 60 years' experience in the business, our technical experts will work closely with you to gain a full understanding of your application needs, help you choose the right seal for your needs and provide any additional support or information you might need when installing it. Whether you need water pump seals, water pipe seals, or different water seal types, start by contacting the team with your enquiry.