XR®1
Industrial Operations
Powerful Resistance Across a Broad Range of Extreme Conditions
XR®1 is a proprietary thermoplastic material reinforced with carbon fiber. This unique makeup and manufacturing method enable XR®1 to operate in the harshest industrial conditions. XR®1 can be applied as bushings, bearings, and wear rings in API-style centrifugal pumps.
Best-in-class chemical resistance makes it an ideal solution for processing harsh chemicals. Superior resistance to erosive services means XR®1 components will survive the abrasion associated with processing solids-containing media – and its wear resistance is designed to withstand the upset conditions associated with dry-starts or a starved pump. XR®1 is designed with tighter clearances than traditional metal wear components for improved efficiency and reliability of centrifugal pumps.
Product Details
- Near universal chemical compatibility and corrosion resistance
- Continuous use up to 500°F [260°C]
- Excellent erosion resistance in abrasive applications
- Easy to machine and install
- Low friction/Non-gall/Non-seize to enable tighter running clearance
- Thermal shock and impact resistant
- Finished part to existing design
- Custom designed parts for specific service
- Stock shapes [billets and rods]
- Maximum outer diameter – Ø16” [406 mm] X 6” long [150 mm]
Are you looking for improved pump performance?
High speed contact and high running clearances required by metallic components can lead to compromised pump performance and reliability. That’s why we’ve developed XR®1, a high performance thermoplastic material.