PMIB3/-HT/-ST POSIMAG®
Magnetic Scales – overview
Magnetic Scales – Technical Information
Types of magnetic scales / Application recommendation
Type
Standard scale
PMIB3
Stainless steel scale
PMIB3-ST
Stainless steel
elastomer scale
PMIB3-HT
base strip
CK 85 stainless steel
PE magnetic scale
normal
CrNi 17 7 stainless steel
CrNi 17 7 stainless steel
magnetic scale
PE magnetic scale
difficult
Elastomer magnetic scale
environmental conditions
corrosion resistance
temperature resistance
media resistance
very difficult
high
normal
high
normal
normal
high
normal
normal
high
Chemical durability – PE magnetic scales (PMIB3, PMIB3-ST)
no / little influence
weak / middle influence
strong influence
some mineral oils
anhydrous ammonia
benzene
vegetable oils
acetylene
nitrobenzene
methyl / isopropanol
weak organic acids
formaldehyde
benzin
kerosene
paint solvents
turpentine
nitric acid 70ꢀ
hydrochloric acid 37ꢀ
toluene
xylene
tetrachloromethane
trichloroethylene
steam, vapour
acetic acid 20ꢀ / 30ꢀ
sea water
olein acid
Chemical durability – Elastomer magnetic scales (PMIB3-HT)
no / little influence
weak / middle influence
strong influence
motor oils
gear oils
JP-4 fuel (Jet fuel)
aromatic hydrocarbon (benzene, toluene,
gasoline/petrol
heptane
xylene)
ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
hydraulic fluid
ketone
alcohol
anorganic acids (HCl, H2SO4)
kerosene
antifreeze agent
purifying agent
turpentine
water
sea water/salt water
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