FDA aluminum coating for caustic wash-down

Hi,
We are designing a vertical form fill and seal machine. the film unwind section has two big aluminum plates to support it. these plates may be subject to a caustic wash-down solution that could erode the aluminum. I have heard of a few options, EN and Magnaplate(HCR) but have found no definite reason to use one over the other. Friction is not an issue - only corrosion and caustic resistance.

Looking for opinions and reasons I would use one over the other in this application.
Cheers and thanks all!
Jay

Jason Lickvr
mech machine designer - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
March 27, 2008

Sort out exactly what your desired properties are and then look at the options. I would surely check to see if the appropriate formulation of powder coat will work.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
March 28, 2008

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