--- title: Blog | fda compliant description: fda compliant | --- [![Slideways-30-years-logo](https://info.slideways.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Slideways-30-years-logo.png?width=280&height=77&name=Slideways-30-years-logo.png "Slideways-30-years-logo")](http://www.slideways.com/) - [ABOUT](https://slideways.com/pages/about) - [FAQ](https://slideways.com/pages/faq) - [BLOG](https://info.slideways.com/blog) - [DOWNLOAD CATALOG](https://info.slideways.com/hubfs/Shopify%20Print%20Catalog%20PDFs/Slideways-2016-Full-Catalog.pdf) - [(508) 854-0799](tel:+15088540799) [![REQUEST QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4175061/7b7e01c2-9a33-4e90-a313-5f60de994c4f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4175061/7b7e01c2-9a33-4e90-a313-5f60de994c4f) - STANDARD PRODUCTS - [Guide Rails](https://slideways.com/pages/guiderails) - [Conveyor Components](https://slideways.com/pages/conveyor-components) - [Extruded Profiles](https://slideways.com/pages/extruded-profiles) - [SlideTrax](https://slideways.com/pages/slidetrax) - [Chain Guides](https://slideways.com/pages/chain-guides) - [Belt Guides](https://slideways.com/pages/belt-guides) - [Wear Tape](https://slideways.com/pages/wear-tape) - [Wear Strips](https://slideways.com/pages/wear-strips) - [Bearings](https://slideways.com/pages/bearings) - [Mounted Bearings](https://slideways.com/pages/mounted-bearings) - [Pulleys](https://slideways.com/pages/pulleys) - [Plastic Roller Chain](https://slideways.com/pages/plastic-roller-chain) - [Plastic Roller Chain Sprockets](https://slideways.com/pages/plastic-roller-chain-sprockets) - [Wastewater Components](https://slideways.com/pages/wastewater-components) - CUSTOM SOLUTIONS - [Custom Parts Builder](https://slideways.com/pages/custom-parts) - [Process](https://slideways.com/pages/process) - [Applications](https://slideways.com/pages/applications) - [Material](https://slideways.com/pages/materials) - [Fabrication](https://slideways.com/pages/fabrication) - INDUSTRIES - [Beverage](https://slideways.com/pages/beverage) - [Bakery](https://slideways.com/pages/bakery) - [Dairy](https://slideways.com/pages/dairy) - [Food Packaging & Processing](https://www.slideways.com/pages/food-packaging-processing) - [Bottling, Canning, & Packing Plants](https://www.slideways.com/pages/bottling-canning-packing-plants) - [Package Handling & Distribution Centers](https://www.slideways.com/pages/package-handling-distribution-centers) - [Poultry](https://slideways.com/pages/poultry) - [Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment](https://www.slideways.com/pages/pharmaceutical-packaging-equipment) - [Agriculture](https://slideways.com/pages/agriculture) - [Electronics](https://slideways.com/pages/electronics) - RESOURCES - [Downloads](https://slideways.com/pages/downloads) - [Blog](https://info.slideways.com/blog) - [Case Studies](https://www.slideways.com/pages/speedy-sprocket-exceeds-expectations) - [Videos](https://slideways.com/pages/videos) - [FAQ](https://www.slideways.com/pages/faq) - CONTACT - [Contact Us](https://slideways.com/pages/contactus) - [Request Quote](https://slideways.com/pages/request-quote) - [Find Sales Rep](https://slideways.com/pages/reps-locator) # Blog ![](https://info.slideways.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/sep_title.jpg?width=123&height=8&name=sep_title.jpg "sep_title.jpg") [![](https://info.slideways.com/hubfs/Types-of-Sprockets-and-Plastics-Used-in-the-Food-Industry-2.jpg)](https://info.slideways.com/blog/types-of-sprockets-plastics-food-industry) ## [Types of Sprockets and Plastics Used in the Food Industry](https://info.slideways.com/blog/types-of-sprockets-plastics-food-industry) Mar 11, 2022 12:27:19 PM / by [Slideways, Inc.](https://info.slideways.com/blog/author/slideways-inc) posted in [materials](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/materials), [fda compliant](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/fda-compliant), [conveyor systems](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/conveyor-systems), [food transportation](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/food-transportation), [plastic sprockets](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/plastic-sprockets) [0 Comments](https://info.slideways.com/blog/types-of-sprockets-plastics-food-industry#comments-listing) Plastic sprockets are a fundamental part of any food conveyor system or food processing machinery. Plastics have long been identified as some of the safest and most efficient materials for use in the food handling industry. Plastic properties such as wear resistance, wide operating temperature ranges, and superior tensile strength offer many benefits. Plastic sprockets are lightweight, durable, and easy to clean, which provides food handling equipment manufacturers with a reliable and versatile component for use in a variety of food preparation and transportation systems. [Read More](https://info.slideways.com/blog/types-of-sprockets-plastics-food-industry) ## [How to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing Company with Plastic](https://info.slideways.com/blog/how-to-increase-productivity-in-manufacturing-company-with-plastic) Oct 21, 2016 9:41:00 AM / by [Slideways, Inc.](https://info.slideways.com/blog/author/slideways-inc) posted in [plastic](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/plastic), [fda compliant](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/fda-compliant), [conveyor systems](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/conveyor-systems) [0 Comments](https://info.slideways.com/blog/how-to-increase-productivity-in-manufacturing-company-with-plastic#comments-listing) ![How to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing Company with Plastic Components such as Metal-Detectable chain guide](https://info.slideways.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Metal-Detectable-chain-guide-top_right.png?width=237&height=221&name=Metal-Detectable-chain-guide-top_right.png) Every manufacturer focuses on improving productivity. That's why figuring out how to increase productivity in manufacturing company has brought about lean manufacturing strategies which continue to gain popularity. Companies are constantly looking to minimize downtime, maximize operational efficiencies, and reduce costs to efficiently improve manufacturing. What some manufacturers fail to understand, though, is that productivity can only be as good as your equipment.   [Read More](https://info.slideways.com/blog/how-to-increase-productivity-in-manufacturing-company-with-plastic) ## [Conveyor Components for Ultra-High Manufacturing Performance](https://info.slideways.com/blog/high-performance-conveyor-components) Dec 17, 2014 10:13:00 AM / by [Slideways, Inc.](https://info.slideways.com/blog/author/slideways-inc) posted in [conveyor components](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/conveyor-components), [plastic](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/plastic), [fda compliant](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/fda-compliant), [uhmw](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/uhmw), [blulub](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/blulub), [x-ray](https://info.slideways.com/blog/topic/x-ray) [2 Comments](https://info.slideways.com/blog/high-performance-conveyor-components#comments-listing) ![conveyor components](https://info.slideways.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/a_img.png?width=196&height=156&name=a_img.png) Demanding manufacturing processes faced with extreme environmental or stringent liability challenges need conveyor systems that can meet lofty standards of performance and reliability. If you’re a discrete or process manufacturer operating in a tough production environment, high-performance plastic conveyor components can upgrade your conveyor systems to top efficiency. 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