Main raw materials used
The most important raw materials for the production of food plants and machines are:
- Stainless Steel: this is the most common material due to its resistance to corrosion, wear and tear and high temperatures. It is used to make tanks, pipes, pumps and many other components.
- Cast iron: offers good resistance to wear and high temperatures, and is often used to make large components such as machine bases and supports.
- Copper alloys: offer excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, and are used to make electrical and electronic components.
- Aluminium: light and corrosion-resistant, Aluminium is used to make components requiring good thermal conductivity, such as heat exchangers.