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Firstly, selecting the correct drum pump material is critical to ensuring long-term performance, safety and chemical resistance. Use this chemical compatibility guide to identify the correct pump tube material for commonly pumped media. Compatibility is based on widely available chemical resistance data and Flux’s engineering standards. Importantly, if you are unsure about the correct material selection for your application, always confirm application specifics with our technical team.
Typical applications: Acids, alkalis, lyes, detergents, sanitisers, aqueous chemicals
Compatible media:
Notes: Polypropylene offers good resistance to dilute acids and alkalis. Avoid strong oxidisers, hydrocarbons and solvents.
Typical applications: Concentrated acids, oxidising acids, halogenated compounds
Compatible media:
Notes: Excellent resistance to high-concentration acids or halogen-containing media. Common in electronics production, metal plating shops.
Typical applications: Solvents, fuels, alcohols, oils, food
Compatible media:
Notes: Best for flammable liquids, solvents and oils. Suitable for ATEX zoned areas and tough applications requiring high mechanical strength.
Typical applications: Non-flammable oils and fuels
Compatible media:
Notes: Lightweight and cost-effective. Avoid acids, solvents and halogenated compounds.
Typical applications: Aggressive solvents, high-end chemical processing
Compatible media:
Notes: Designed for extreme corrosion resistance and high temperature fluids. Suitable for ATEX applications, flammable liquids, pharmaceuticals and chemical processing sectors where standard steel alloys may fail.
Chemical compatibility depends on concentration, temperature and system design. Therefore, this list is for reference only. Furthermore, always consult three independent chemical resistance charts, or contact Flux technical support, before finalising material selection.
Download our chemical resistance chart here.
