Why Plastics in Chemical Processing?

Engineering plastics and fluoropolymers offer decisive advantages over traditional metals in chemical environments

Universal Chemical Resistance

  • Resistant to virtually all acids, including HF and aqua regia
  • Unaffected by concentrated bases and alkalis
  • Inert to organic solvents, ketones, and chlorinated compounds
  • No electrochemical corrosion or galvanic effects

Operational Advantages

  • Dramatically lower maintenance and replacement costs
  • Lightweight components reduce structural load
  • Self-lubricating properties reduce friction and wear
  • Non-contaminating surfaces maintain product purity

Typical Applications

  • Valve seats, seals, gaskets, and O-rings
  • Pump components and impellers
  • Tank linings, pipe linings, and column packing
  • Heat exchanger components and bellows

Recommended Materials

Proven plastics for chemical processing environments

Technical Capabilities & Compliance

Meeting the stringent requirements of chemical process industries

Regulatory Compliance

Our chemical processing materials are available with FDA, EU 10/2011 food contact, ATEX, and USP Class VI certifications. Full material traceability and certificates of conformity are provided with every order to support your quality management requirements.

Custom Machining

Precision CNC machining of complex chemical processing components from rod, sheet, and tube stock. We produce valve seats, pump wear rings, gaskets, bushings, and bespoke parts to your drawings with tight tolerances and fast turnaround.

Material Selection Support

Not sure which material is right for your chemical environment? Our engineers can help you select the optimal plastic based on your specific chemicals, concentrations, temperatures, and mechanical requirements. Contact us for a tailored recommendation.

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