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Which material is best for pharmaceutical equipment?
Quick answer
Product-contact equipment: SS 316L Stainless Steel. Utilities and frames: SS 304L Stainless Steel or SS 304 Stainless Steel. Aggressive syntheses: Hastelloy C22 or Hastelloy C276.
| Service condition | Recommended materials |
|---|---|
| Product-contact equipment | SS 316L Stainless Steel |
| Utilities and frames | SS 304L Stainless Steel, SS 304 Stainless Steel |
| Aggressive syntheses | Hastelloy C22, Hastelloy C276 |
Products
Buying tips
- Specify surface roughness (Ra)
- Request low-sulphur SS 316L for orbital welding
- Require full traceability documents
- Consider electropolishing
Industries
Frequently asked questions
What is the best material for pharmaceutical equipment?
It depends on the service condition. Product-contact equipment: SS 316L; Utilities and frames: SS 304L or SS 304; Aggressive syntheses: Hastelloy C22 or Hastelloy C276.
Which product forms are used for pharmaceutical equipment?
Tubes, Sheets, Plates, Fittings.
How should I specify materials for this application?
Specify surface roughness (Ra). Request low-sulphur SS 316L for orbital welding. Require full traceability documents. Consider electropolishing.