Antistatic Glass Coating for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Applications
In glass-lined equipment, electrostatic charge accumulation can pose a critical risk in chemical and pharmaceutical processes, particularly when working with low-conductivity media.
Pfaudler Pharma Conduct (PPC) Glass is a conductive glass-coating developed to dissipate electrostatic charges that build up on glass surfaces.
At the same time, it provides the chemical resistance, durability, and technical performance expected from glass-lined equipment.
Electrostatic Charge Accumulation in Glass-Lined Equipment
Electrostatic charge can develop during pharmaceutical and chemical processes, particularly when using low-conductivity or non-polar media.
Typical applications include:
- Crystallization processes carried out under agitation
- Operations involving low-conductivity or non-polar solvents
- Charging and feeding dry powders into reactor
In these situations, electrostatic charge can accumulate in the product as well as on the surfaces of glass-lined components, posing a risk of damage to the glass-coating and potential loss of integrity of the glassing.
A New Approach to Electrostatic Safety
The Pfaudler Pharma Conduct (PPC) Glass* coating was developed to address electrostatic risks in the chemical-process industry, helping to maintain the integrity of the glass-coating and prevent potential damage when handling non-conductive media.
By combining increased electrical conductivity with a very high dielectric parameters, PPC enables the controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges while maintaining the essential properties of conventional glass-coatings.
The result is a higher level of process safety without compromising reliability.
*Developed in close cooperation with Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd.
Why Does Pfaudler Pharma Conduct Make a Difference?
By combining enhanced electrical conductivity, high dielectric strength, and excellent corrosion resistance, PPC Glass provides effective protection against electrostatic damage to the glass-coating while preserving the key advantages of glass-lined equipment. This enables a wide range of applications.
Key Benefits
- Electrical conductivity more than 1,000 times higher than standard glass
- Proven protection against electrostatic damage to glass-lining
- Excellent corrosion resistance and thermal shock resistance
- A solution without high-alloy-content metals, offering competitive lifetime costs
- High-voltage spark induction testing at up to 20 kV can be performed during final inspection
- 7 kV on-site spark induction testing to identify lining defects
Contact Us!
Do you have any questions or would you like to learn more about the Pfaudler Pharma Conduct (PPC) Glass solution? Feel free to contact us:
- Phone: +36 1 348 6000
- E-mail: [email protected]
