Is the Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM suitable for use with liquids up to 12.5 bar and air up to 8 bar?

Yes. The Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM is suitable for use with liquids up to 12.5 bar and with air up to 8 bar. Its construction (carbon steel, galvanized) and EPDM sealing are specified for those maximum working pressures.

Can the Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM be used with EPDM sealing in corrosive environments?

Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM with EPDM sealing can be used in some corrosive environments, but suitability depends on the specific corrosive agents. Carbon steel (even galvanized) offers limited corrosion resistance; galvanization helps against mild corrosives and atmospheric corrosion but can fail in aggressive chemicals (strong acids, alkalis, chlorides, or seawater). EPDM sealing is resistant to many aqueous chemicals, hot water, steam, alcohols and some acids and bases, but is not compatible with hydrocarbons, oils, aromatic solvents or certain oxidizers. For corrosive environments: if exposure is to mild, nonâoxidizing aqueous media compatible with EPDM and galvanised carbon steel, use is acceptable within the working pressures (12.5 bar liquids, 8 bar air). For aggressive chemicals, chlorides, sea water, oils or longâterm exposure, choose more corrosionâresistant materials (stainless steel and a chemically compatible elastomer) or consult manufacturer with fluid composition, concentration, temperature and exposure duration before use.

Does the Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM resist temperatures affecting EPDM sealing performance?

Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM uses EPDM as its sealing material. EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) is known for good resistance to heat, steam, hot water and many polar chemicals, and typically performs well in temperature ranges from about -40Â°C up to +120Â°C (short-term higher temperatures may be tolerated depending on formulation). If your application stays within normal EPDM temperature limits (roughly -40Â°C to +120Â°C), the EPDM seal in Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM should retain sealing performance. However, exposure above ~120Â°C or prolonged contact with aggressive non-polar hydrocarbons, aromatic oils, or certain chemicals can degrade EPDM and impair sealing. Also consider medium and pressure: the productâs maximum working pressure is 12.5 bar for liquids and 8 bar for air; combined thermal and pressure stress at high temperatures can accelerate seal aging. For critical or continuous high-temperature service, or exposure to oils/solvents, verify with the manufacturer or select a seal material specified for those conditions (e.g., FKM). Conclusion: Yesâwithin typical EPDM temperature limits (approximately -40Â°C to +120Â°C) the Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM will resist temperatures without degrading EPDM sealing performance. For temperatures above that range, prolonged heat exposure, or incompatible media, performance may be compromised and alternative sealing materials should be considered.

Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector, carbon steel, KXM

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Additional information

Material	CS – steel (cast iron)
Standard length [m]	2, 60 / 120

Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector. Material: carbon steel, galvanized. Sealing: EPDM. Maximum working pressure: 12.5 bar (for liquids), 8 bar (for air).

List of product variants

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Plug cap for LAUX 42 lever connector. Material: carbon steel, galvanized. Sealing: EPDM. Maximum working pressure: 12.5 bar (for liquids), 8 bar (for air).