If casters or wheels are likely to come into contact with aggressive substances, their chemical resistance must be taken into account when selecting the right product.
Analysis of chemical resistance
If the wheels are likely to come into contact with aggressive substances, their chemical resistance must be taken into account when selecting the right products. The better we know the environmental conditions under which castors or wheels are to be used, the more precisely we can determine which product will be most suitable. This could prevent premature castor failure due to corrosion, surface changes, embrittlement, loss of strength, or lubricant leakage. Careful coordination of all components guarantees the maximum service life.
Key: ++ resistant | + limited resistance | = not resistant
Material | Concentration | Rubber | Polyamide | Polyurethane | Polypropylene |
Acetaldehyde | 40% | + | + | = | + |
Acetone | - | ++ | ++ | = | + |
Boric acid, aqueous | 10% | ++ | + | ++ | + |
Bromine | - | = | = | = | = |
Ethanoic acid | 30% | = | ++ | = | ++ |
Ethanol amine | - | - | - | = | - |
Formaldehyde | 30% | ++ | ++ | + | ++ |
Formic acid | 10% | + | = | = | ++ (max. 60°C) |
Hydrochloric acid, aqueous | 30% | + | = | = | ++ |
Inert gases | - | - | ++ | - | - |
Lead acetate, aqueous | 10% | + | ++ | ++ | = |
Lead nitrate | - | ++ | - | ++ | - |
Sodium chloride, aqueous | 10% | + | = | ++ | ++ (max. 20°C) |
Sodium cyanide, aqueous | 10% | - | ++ | = | - |
Sodium phosphate, aqueous | 10% | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Sodium silicate, aqueous | 10% | ++ | ++ | + | - |
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Barry Miller
South Central - Regional Sales Manager
Phone: +1 615 513 9875
Email: bmiller@tente.com
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James Leopold
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Sam Nisco
West - Regional Sales Manager
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Thomas McGoy
Midwest - Regional Sales Manager
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Email: tmcgoy@tente.com
IN, MI, NY, OH, PA
TENTE Casters, Inc.
2266 Southpark Drive
Hebron KY 41048
United States
Phone: +1 859 586 5558
Email: sales.us@tente.com