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Did you work with De Laval Cream Separator Shaft Packing and Gaskets? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. De Laval Cream Separator Shaft Packing and Gaskets, made by De Laval Separator Company, sold from the 1940s until the 1980s. Allegedly asbestos-containing shaft packing and asbestos-fabric gaskets on De Laval centrifugal cream separators exposed dairy plant workers and maintenance mechanics during separator repacking and gasket replacement, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Allegedly asbestos-containing shaft packing, asbestos-fabric gaskets, and asbestos friction components on De Laval centrifugal cream separators used in commercial dairy plants. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included Dairy plant workers, Food-plant maintenance mechanics, Food-plant pipefitters, and Food-plant electricians. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around De Laval Cream Separator Shaft Packing and Gaskets and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturer. This is educational information from an independent publisher — not a law firm — and is not legal advice.
Product Description
De Laval Separator Company supplied the high-speed centrifugal cream separators that ran on U.S. commercial dairy floors from the 1940s through the 1980s. According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, De Laval separators allegedly used asbestos-containing shaft packing at the bowl-drive assembly, asbestos-fabric gaskets at hot-milk piping flanges, and asbestos friction elements at brake and clutch positions. Repacking the shaft and replacing bowl gaskets allegedly disturbed asbestos components during scheduled overhaul.
Workers Exposed
Dairy plant workers, food-plant maintenance mechanics, and pipefitters allegedly serviced De Laval separators between production runs and during full teardowns. Shaft repacking, bowl-gasket changeouts, and friction-element service allegedly released respirable fiber. Electricians and refrigeration mechanics working adjacent skids allegedly shared the exposure zones.
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