Metal for Pumps and Valves: Material Selection by Service

Metal for Pumps and Valves: Material Selection by Service

Short answer: Pump and valve metal is matched to the fluid: 304 stainless and bronze for general water, duplex and copper-nickel for seawater, Hastelloy and 316 for acid, Inconel for high temperature and hard iron for slurry wear, with trim and shaft graded separately from the body.

At a Glance

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Figure 1 – Metal for Pumps and Valves: Material Selection by Service overview.

General Service

Water and mild duty use 304 stainless bodies with bronze trim; the stock is in our Stainless Steel Supplier dan Brass Supplier, with alloy detail in our Copper Grades Guide.

Corrosive and High-Temperature

Acid and heat call for Hastelloy, Inconel and 316; the grade map is in our Chemical Processing Guide, Hastelloy Supplier dan Inconel Supplier, with nickel detail in our Nickel Alloy Grades Guide.

Seawater and Slurry

Seawater uses duplex and copper-nickel, slurry uses hard iron for wear; the marine plan is in our Marine and Offshore Guide and chloride resistance in our Duplex 2205 dan Corrosion Resistance Guide.

QA and Sourcing

Bodies and trim are inspected to code before release; the checks are in our Oil and Gas Guide, Quality Inspection Guide and certificate in our Mill Test Certificate Guide.

Get a Quote

Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What metal for water pumps?

304 stainless bodies with bronze trim suit general clean-water duty.

Which metal resists seawater?

Duplex stainless and copper-nickel resist chloride in seawater pumps and valves.

What handles acid service?

Hastelloy and 316 stainless are chosen for acid and mixed-chemical duty.

What resists slurry wear?

Hard iron and 27 percent chromium irons resist abrasion in slurry service.

Does HXSCO supply valve metal?

Yes – stainless, duplex, Hastelloy and bronze stock with certificate.

Specify Pump and Valve Metal with HXSCO

HXSCO supplies stainless, duplex, Hastelloy, Inconel and bronze for pump and valve bodies and trim. Send your fluid and spec for a quote.

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