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
Solvent compatible +/-100mWG dp transmitter with PTFE seals - Differential pressure transmitters to use on Nitrogen and/or air containing low levels of flammable solvents.
Chemical resistant level sensor for sodium hydroxide and bleach - Plastic-bodied submersible transmitter with a flush ceramic sensor provides reliable level measurement in a disinfection tank containing high-density, aggressive media.
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
- IP Ratings
- PUR, PU – Polyurethane
- Stainless Steel Pressure Sensors
- Wet/Dry
- Wet/Wet
- Wetted Parts
