Why You Should Use Composite Pump Parts

Are you concerned about the high cost of frequent pump repairs at your industrial plant? Read on and discover some of the key benefits that you would enjoy if you started using engineered composite parts to replace pump components that have failed.

They Are Lightweight

Composite pump parts are much lighter than their metallic counterparts are. This reduced weight has several associated benefits, such as lower energy use when the pump is being started. Secondly, less weight means that bearings and seals will last longer because they will be subjected to smaller loads as the pump is operating.

No Electrolysis

Pump components, such as impellers, usually conduct an electric current between different pump parts while a conductive fluid is flowing within that pump. That current eventually causes some pump components to wear out quickly due to the loss of the protective coating that was preventing galvanic corrosion from taking place. Composite pump parts are non-conductive. Consequently, they will last much longer because they will not suffer from the effects of galvanic corrosion.

Higher Pump Efficiency

Engineered composite parts are usually machined for a specific application. Consequently, those parts usually fit precisely into the pump for which they were engineered. This seamless fit results in higher pump efficiency because there will be fewer leaks between the different pump components. For example, an engineered composite impeller will have a tighter clearance once it is installed. This will reduce the likelihood that the pump lubricant will leak from around the impeller seals.

Less Noise

Pump parts that are made from composite materials have inherent noise absorbent properties. This attribute means that your equipment will operate more noiselessly than it did before you made the switch to engineered composite parts. Further noise reduction is also created by the precise fit of the components so that less room for vibration is created. Your employees will therefore have no worries about suffering from hearing loss as they work at your industrial facility.

Chemical Resistance

Pump parts made from composite materials are more chemical resistant than parts made from other materials, such as bronze or stainless steel. This is because the composites are non-reactive while metallic components rely on their protective coatings to enhance their chemical resistance. Anything, such as abrasion, that removes the protective coating exposes the part to chemical attacks. Composites lack such vulnerabilities.

Make the switch to engineered composite parts for your pumps so that you reduce the long-term cost of owning industrial pumps. Contact pump repair professionals in your area, such as those at Global Rewinds, and find out how you can make the switch to composite pump parts in a cost-effective way.