Material selection tool
Chemical Compatibility Guide for Industrial Pumps
Check how elastomers, metals and plastics such as Neoprene, PTFE and Stainless Steel perform against your chemical before you choose a pump.
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Selecting the Right Material: Key to Industrial Reliability
Accurate material selection is the cornerstone of pump reliability. Sando Rotary provides this guide to assist engineers in choosing the correct elastomers (like Neoprene, Nitrile, and FKM) and metals/plastics (such as Stainless Steel, Alloy C, PTFE, and PVDF) for specific fluid transfer applications. This compatibility checker helps prevent costly equipment degradation and downtime.
Compatibility Rating Key
Operational Disclaimer
This data is for general reference only. Compatibility is highly dependent on operational factors like pressure, temperature, and fluid concentration. Always consult a Sando Rotary engineer before finalizing material selection for critical applications.
How to Use This Tool
- Select a chemical from the dropdown or start typing to search
- Add up to 4 chemicals to compare their compatibility with different materials
- Review the color-coded ratings in the table below
- Use the information to make informed material selection decisions