PVC is a widely used plastic which is cheap to produce and hard enough to be used as a component parts construction material.
PVC in a plasticised form is a softer, more flexible material, and is used to manufacture coatings, fabrics and linings.
PVC is durable, weatherproof and is a good electrical insulator, hence its use as a outer coating for electrical signal cables on pressure sensors.
PVC can be used to manufacture the process connections and housings for pressure sensors which are designed to be used with acidic and alkali solutions, which would otherwise cause metal equivalents to corrode and fail.
PVC has good resistance to alcohols, ammonia, antifreeze, beer, fruit juices, freshwater, seawater, chlorinated water, detergents, diesel, fuel oils, gasoline, kerosene, hydraulic oil, hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid.
Featured chemical resistant measurement products
LMK807 Plastic Submersible Level Transmitter - IP68 mid range pressure transmitter for measuring the level of highly contaminated and aggressive liquid media with a body made from PP-HT.
Chemical Resistant Submersible Sensor and Instrument Probes - Chemical resistant submersible sensors and instruments are engineered for continuous operation in aggressive media such as acids, alkalis, and solvents.
Glossary of Media Compatibility technical terms
- Al2O3
- Bonded Seal
- Dry Cell
- Dry/Dry
- EPDM – Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
- FEP – Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
- FFKM – Perfluoroelastomer
- FKM – Fluoroelastomer
- Food Grade
- Hydrostatic Pressure
- IP Ratings
- Oxygen Service
- PUR, PU – Polyurethane
- Stainless Steel Pressure Sensors
- Wet/Dry
- Wet/Wet
- Wetted Parts
