In the food industry, seals are not just components: they are essential elements for the safety, efficiency, and compliance of machines and equipment.
Food industry gaskets
Athena designs and manufactures certified seals for professional equipment such as coffee machines, ice cream makers, ovens, and beverage dispensing systems, offering tailor-made OEM solutions for food & beverage manufacturers.
Our seals ensure:
• Safe contact with food and drinking water, thanks to materials that comply with the most stringent regulations.
• Durability and reliability over time, guaranteeing stable performance and maximum protection against contamination or leaks.
• Customized design, with a technical team that supports the customer at every stage.
Application areas
COFFEE MACHINES
OVENS
ICE CREAM MACHINES
BEVERAGE DISPENSING SOLUTIONS
Our products
Gaskets for Coffee Machines
Gaskets for Coffee Machines
Gaskets for coffee machines are essential for ensuring a perfect seal in pressurized systems, preserving the integrity of coffee aroma and flavor.
Made from certified elastomers, these gaskets are designed to offer long life and wear resistance, even under daily intensive use, while maintaining optimal performance.
Gaskets for Ovens
Gaskets for Ovens
Oven gaskets are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, ensuring effective sealing even in the most demanding operating conditions. Often made from silicone, FKM, and PTFE, these gaskets provide excellent thermal resistance.
Gaskets for Ice Cream Machines and Food Processing
Gaskets for Ice Cream Machines and Food Processing
Gaskets for ice cream machines and food processing are designed to operate in low-temperature environments and to withstand frequent cleaning cycles.
PTFE and NBR provide excellent chemical resistance and flexibility, making them ideal for use in hydraulic systems and pumps.
For insulation applications and contamination prevention, Reinz's AFM 34 and silicone offer reliable sealing, contributing to food safety and the quality of the final product.
Products
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Marco Gazziero
Key Account Manager
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CERTIFICATIONS
PROCESSES
CERTIFICATIONS
MATERIALS
CERTIFICATIONS
PROCESSES
To ensure maximum quality and compliance with industry standards, Athena operates according to process certifications that cover every production phase—from material selection to product traceability.
MOCA – Materials and Objects in Contact with Food (Reg. EU 1935/2004 + GMP 2023/2006)
Ensures that materials used are suitable for food contact and that the entire production process meets safety and traceability criteria.
- REACH (Reg. EC 1907/2006)
European regulation on the registration and evaluation of chemical substances, ensuring controlled and safe management of substances used. - RoHS
EU directive restricting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. - PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
European directive for pressure equipment governing CE design and marking to ensure safety, applied to our valves. - NSF (National Sanitation Foundation – USA)
International certification confirming that materials and processes meet safety and hygiene requirements for food contact and drinking water applications.
CERTIFICATIONS
MATERIALS
In addition to processes, Athena selects and qualifies materials according to internationally recognized standards. Our seals can be made from materials certified according to:
- WRAS (BS 6920 – UK)
Compliance for materials in contact with drinking water according to Water Regulations Advisory Scheme requirements. - KTW / KTW-BWGL (UBA – Germany/EU)
Certification for materials intended for drinking water, with migration tests per Umweltbundesamt guidelines. - DVGW (Germany)
Technical approval for components used in water and gas systems. - ACS (France)
Attestation de Conformité Sanitaire for materials suitable for drinking water contact. - DM 174/2004 (Italy)
National requirements for materials intended for drinking water contact.
- FDA (21 CFR 177, 175, etc. – USA)
Compliance with Food and Drug Administration standards for food safety. - BAM (Germany/International)
Tests for material compatibility with oxygen and critical environments, according to Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung protocols. - PFAS-FREE
Analysis and statements ensuring the absence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), increasingly required worldwide.
Highlighted Materials
Athena offers a wide selection of materials for its gaskets, including:
AFM
PTFE
Silicone
Rubbers
Melamine
Why choose Athena?
KNOW-HOW
Expertise in designing and manufacturing technical items for OEMs in the food sector.
CERTIFICATIONS
Selection of internationally certified materials and processes.
CUSTOMIZATION
Technical support for both standard and custom solutions.
