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What type of diaphragm seal fill fluids does Ashcroft offer for high temperatures?
The Syltherm™ 800 fill fluid (XHA), made by Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan is
recommended for high temperature applications. Syltherm™ is a silicone-based fluid and it is
NOT recommended for applications where the process media is a strong oxidizing agent such as
Chlorine, Oxygen, Sulfuric Acid among others. Syltherm™ can withstand temperatures from 40 °F to 750 °F. Standard Silicone (XCK) can withstand temperatures from -40 °F to 500 °F.