Eural Gnutti has subjected its 6026LF alloy to a series of laboratory tests to assess its possible use in applications in direct contact with food.
The alloy was originally developed for vehicle braking systems and is currently being used in the automotive, pneumatics, electrical and electronic components and general mechanical sectors.
In line with European regulations aimed at the progressive reduction of lead in materials and the protection of human health and the environment, the 6026LF alloy is characterised by the almost total absence of lead, at a percentage equal to half of the permitted limits.
To assess its suitability for food contact, several bars of 6026LF alloy underwent in-depth instrumental analysis.
Tests included microstructural characterisation, assessment of the corrosion resistance of the raw and anodised alloy, as well as specific tests on the migration of bismuth (Bi), present in the alloy in a concentration of less than 1%, in various aqueous simulants and the related toxicological analysis.
“The analyses conducted on the 6026LF alloy by EURAL show extremely encouraging results, confirming its innovative potential,” said Giorgio Di Betta, Sales Director of Eural Gnutti.
“Thanks to its extraordinary workability, high performance and incredible versatility, the alloy, in addition to being widely used in the mechanical and automotive sectors, also opens up new opportunities in the food and cosmetic packaging sectors, thanks to its compliance with the latest European regulations on safety, health and sustainability of materials.”
