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Composite and Polymer Materials for Pumps
High-performance parts make high-performance pumps
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Composite and Polymer Materials for Pumps
High-performance parts make high-performance pumps
Ferofrom and Railko
High-performance pump parts
Feroform and Railko composites are used as bushes, neck rings, wear rings, and thrust plates in pumps conveying all manner of fluids. The materials have a low coefficient of friction and high abrasion resistance giving long-life performance, and chemical resistance. Feroform T127 bushes are used in vertical turbine pumps for the seawater lift and cooling pumps for power stations. Other applications include horizontal pumps and centrifugal pumps.
Ferofrom and Railko
Pump bearings and thrust plates
Feroform T127 is particularly suited for the bearings for vertical pumps where it can run dry at start-up on the top bearings. Railko RG2 and Railko RG12 are used for the thrust plates and bearings of vertical pumps due to their strength and resistance to heat.
Our materials at a glance
Feroform PR18 is used for mainline shaft bearings in water-lubricated pumps as a superior alternative to rubber bearings, offering:
- Superb wear resistance
- Improved pump performance and reliability
- Reduced stick-slip
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Improved Pump Performance and higher pump capacities
Improved pump reliability by avoiding risk of seizure or stick-slip
Tighter running clearances and better support for rotating parts
Longer pump work life
Quick supply for emergency repairs thanks to strategic material stock and quick machining turnaround
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Feroglide enables high-speed control of machinery with a hysteresis reaction quicker than <0.1 second
Feroglide enables smoother movement by avoiding stick-slip thanks to its constant low friction
Self-lubricating Feroglide parts are proven to improve pump efficiency, ensuring all hydraulic fluid is used for movement
Costs are reduced through the longer lifetime and quicker installation of Feroglide parts
Feroglide offers market-leading load bearing capacity and shock load resistance