One of the most critical aspects of valve design is the chemical resistance properties of the valve housing and the gasket materials in relation to the substances which it is expected to control.
To help designers and maintenance engineers select the most suitable products, Bürkert has released a comprehensive FREE chemical resistance chart which matches products, materials and conditions with chemical type and reactivity in order to pick the right valve every time.
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With the advances in production automation, the use of the humble valve in its many variants has become prevalent in most modern production systems. However, the design of a valve in a brewery will be very different to one used in a pharmaceutical application.
Designed to simplify the selection of suitable materials when using Bürkert products for aggressive fluids, the guide aims to provide useful information on the best choice of housing and gasket material. If the production process involves liquid food products, the plastics and elastomers used should conform to the local food and hygiene regulations for example.
The guide, which is available here in pdf format from the Bürkert website, provides an overview of the basic materials used in valve construction and then relates these materials to basic chemicals, commercial products and liquid food products. Each valve material is rated for resistance to chemical attack by each individual chemical as suitable, limited suitability or unsuitable.
As with many useful guides such as this, the information does not guarantee a component will not be chemically attacked, since the actual operating conditions may differ from test conditions.
Factors such as mechanical loading, increased temperatures and chemical concentrations all have a bearing on the performance of individual components.
Customers are advised to carry out testing of samples in actual operating conditions and use the chart as a guide rather than an absolute specification tool. Further assistance with specific applications can also be found by contacting the Bürkert technical support team.
Kirsty Anderson
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1285 648720 Fax: +44 (0)1285 648721
Web: www.burkert.co.uk
Email: kirsty.anderson@burkert.com
Address: Fluid Control Centre, 1 Bridge End, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QY, United Kingdom
Burkert Fluid Control Systems
- 01285648720
- sales.uk@burkert.com
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- Fluid Control Centre 1 Bridge End Gloucestershire Cirencester GL7 1QY GB
About us
Bürkert is present in thirtyfive countries around the world. We also work with a large network of distributors and partners, which means we are as close as possible to our customers. This global presence ensures full service and support to all of our customers in every country around the world. Research is the lifeblood of our company.
At Bürkert, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are continually seeking new technologies and solutions for our customers. Every year, our people develop new and highly advanced products and solutions, ranging from integrated process measurement and control units to the most sophisticated systems used in pharmaceutical research. To be a market leader, we are also an R&D leader.
Therefore, our investment in research & development is one of the highest in our industry. In our research centres in Germany and France, 150 people are committed to working for a common future for our company and our customers. We are committed to offering our expertise wherever it is needed, anywhere in the world. This global presence ensures that our advances in fluid control technology are also global.
What we do in a nutshell
Manufacture of process equipment. One of the few manufacturers to provide solutions for the complete control loop.
Where we supply to
UK Ireland, Europe
Industries we supply to
Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Water and Wastewater
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