Wear-Resistant Plastic for Bearings, Bushings, and Wear Rings

ARHT, a proprietary thermoplastic, can replace rubber, bronze, and ceramic in pump bearings, bushings, and wear pads.
May 5, 2005

It withstands abrasive media at temperatures to 250°F (121°C) and can let pumps run dry intermittently, helping improve-service life. The material is available in 8-in.-long billets with 1 to 33-in. diameters.

Greene, Tweed & Co.
1910 Rankin Rd.
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 821-2094
greenetweed.com

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