Durability of the cleaning connection
Medium
Max pressure Temperature
[bar] [psi] [°C] [°F]
Water 6 87 95 203
5% Nitric Acid 6 87 60 140
3% Sulfuric Acid 6 87 60 140
5% Nitric Acid 6 87 85 185
Steam 3 42 130 266
5.4 Resistance and permitted operating temperature of the sealing materials
The resistance and permitted operating temperature of the sealing materials
depend on the type and temperature of the medium conveyed. The exposure
time can adversely affect the service life of the seals. The sealing materials
comply with the regulations of FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 or FDA 21 CFR 177.1550.
The maximum operating temperature is defined by the sealing type and its
mechanical load.
Due to the versatile conditions of use (e.g. usage duration, switching frequency,
type and temperature of product and cleaning agents as well as usage
environment), GEA Tuchenhagen recommends that the user carries out
resistance tests.
Resistance:
•
+ = good resistance
•
o = reduced resistance
•
- = no resistance
Table of sealing resistance / permitted operating temperature
Medium
Maximum operating
temperatures
Sealing materials
EPDM FKM HNBR FFKM
Alkalis up to 3% up to 80 °C (176°F) + o + +
Alkalis up to 5% up to 40 °C (104°F) + o o +
Alkalis up to 5% up to 80 °C (176°F) + – – +
Alkalis more than 5% o – – +
Inorganic acids up to 3% up to 80 °C (176°F) + + + +
Inorganic acids up to 5% up to 80 °C (176°F) o + o +
Inorganic acids up to 5% up to 100 °C (212°F) – + – +
Water up to 100 °C (176°F) + + + +
Steam up to 135 °C (275°F) + o o -
Steam, approx. 30 min up to 150 °C (302°F) + o – -
Fuels/hydrocarbons – + + +
Product with a fat content of max. 35% + + + +
Technical data
Resistance and permitted operating temperature of the sealing materials
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