The choice of electromagnetic flowmeter lining material is a potential source of confusion or even annoyance in the water / wastewater industry as a number of different liner options are available on the market, all having their specific properties, strengths and weaknesses.
This paper gives an overview of some basic criteria for choosing lining material for the water / wastewater industry and furthermore provides a short description of the properties, strengths and weaknesses of EPDM, NBR, PUR and Ebonite, i.e. the four types of lining material most commonly used in the water / wastewater industry.
