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Thermoplastic composite resists chemicals in pumps.(Polymers/Ceramics)

A thermoplastic composite designed for pump components that have to operate in acidic conditions has been developed by Greene, Tweed, & Co., Benelux, the Netherlands. Called WR 014, it is primarily designed for rings, bushings, seals, and wear plates in pumps for the chemicals and petrochemical industries. The material consists of a modified fluoropolymer ...