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

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

    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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