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57-606 ECLIPSE Model 706 Guided Wave Radar Transmitter
3.6.2 O-ring (Seal) Selection Chart
¿ Maximum +300 °F (+150 °C) for use on steam.
Code
“O”-Ring
Material
Max. Process
Temperature
Min. Process
Temperature
Max. Process
Pressure
Not Recommended For
Applications
Recommended for Applications
0
Viton
®
GFLT
400 °F @ 230 psi
(200 °C @ 16 bar)
-40 °F
(-40 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Ketones (MEK, acetone),
skydrol fluids, amines,
anhydrous ammonia, low
molecular weight esters and
ethers, hot hydrofluoric or
chlorosulfuric acids,
sour HCs
General purpose, ethylene
1
EPDM
250 °F @ 200 psi
(125 °C @14 bar)
-60 °F
(-50 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Petroleum oils, di-ester base
lubricant, steam
Acetone, MEK, skydrol fluids
2
Kalrez
®
4079
400 °F @ 232 psi
(200 °C @ 16 bar)
-40 °F
(-40 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Hot water/steam, hot
aliphatic amines, ethylene
oxide, propylene oxide
Inorganic and organic acids (including
hydro fluids and nitric), aldehydes,
ethylene, organic oils, glycols, silicone
oils, vinegar, sour HCs
3
HSN
(Highly Saturated
Nitrile)
275 °F @ 320 psi
(135 °C @ 22 bar)
-4 °F
(-20 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Halogenated HCs, nitro HCs,
phosphate ester hydraulic
fluids, ketones (MEK,
acetone), strong acids,
ozone, automotive brake
fluid, steam
NACE applications
4
Buna-N
275 °F @ 320 psi
(135 °C @ 22 bar)
-4 °F
(-20 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Halogenated HCs, nitro HCs,
phosphate ester hydraulic
fluids, ketones (MEK,
acetone), strong acids,
ozone, automotive brake
fluid
General purpose sealing,
petroleum oils and fluids, cold
water, silicone greases and oils,
di-ester base lubricants, ethylene
glycol base fluids
5
Neoprene
®
300 °F @ 290 psi
(150 °C @ 20 bar)
-65 °F
(-55 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Phosphate ester fluids,
ketones (MEK, acetone)
Refrigerants, high anline point
petroleum oils, silicate ester
lubricants
6
Chemraz
®
505
400 °F @ 200 psi
(200 °C @ 14 bar)
-20 °F
(-30 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Acetaldehyde, ammonia +
lithium metal solution,
butyraldehyde, di-water,
freon, ethylene oxide, liquors,
isobutyraldehyde
Inorganic and organic acids,
alkalines, ketones, esters,
aldehydes, fuels
7
Polyurethane
200 °F @ 420 psi
(95 °C @29 bar)
-65 °F
(-55 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Acids, Ketones,
chlorinated HCs,
Hydraulic systems, petroleum oils,
HC fuel, oxygen, ozone
8
Aegis PF128 ¿
400 °F @ 232 psi
(200 °C @ 16 bar)
-4 °F
(-20 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Black liquor, freon 43,
freon 75, galden, KEL-F
liquid, molten potassium,
molten sodium
Inorganic and organic acids
(including hydro fluids and nitric),
aldehydes, ethylene, organic oils,
glycols, silicone oils, vinegar, sour
HCs, steam, amines, ethylene oxide,
propylene oxide, NACE applications
A
Kalrez
®
6375
400 °F @ 232 psi
(200 °C @ 16 bar)
-40 °F
(-40 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Hot water/steam, hot
aliphatic amines, ethylene
oxide, propylene oxide
Inorganic and organic acids (including
hydro fluids and nitric), aldehydes,
ethylene, organic oils, glycols,
silicone oils, vinegar, sour HCs
B
Kalrez
®
6375
400 °F @ 232 psi
(200 °C @ 16 bar)
-40 °F
(-40 °C)
1000 psi 70 °F
(70 bar @
20 °C)
Hot water/steam, hot
aliphatic amines, ethylene
oxide, propylene oxide
Hydrofluoric Acid
D or
N
Glass Ceramic
Alloy
850 °F @ 3600 psi
(450 °C @ 248 bar)
-320 °F
(-195 °C)
6250 psi 70 °F
(431 bar @
20 °C)
Hot alkaline solutions HF acid,
media with ph>12,
direct exposure to
saturated steam
General high temperature/high
pressure applications,
hydrocarbons, full vacuum
(hermetic), ammonia, chlorine