Wear/abrasion-resistant pump components improve reliability
WR (Wear Resistant) and AR (Abrasion Resistant) pump components are engineered from high-performance thermoplastic composite materials for centrifugal and magnetic-drive pumps. These composites are available in a variety of materials, temperature ranges and operating pressures to meet pump requirements for energy production, water, wastewater and chemical applications. The WR line offers excellent wear and friction properties, along with superior non-galling and non-seizing performance. Offering extended dry-run performance and exceptional chemical resistance, the WR materials can often reduce running clearances by more than 50%, says the company. The AR composites are a recommended abrasion-resistant solution when pumping in a watery media with the presence of abrasive materials like sand or sludge. Both WR and AR composites last up to five times longer than traditional materials for dramatically longer lifetimes, as well as reduced downtime and reduced maintenance requirements, says the company. — Greene, Tweed & Co., Lansdale, Pa.