Use of Vespel in boiler feed pumps
Use of Vespel in boiler feed pumps
(OP)
We are considering using Vespel material for boiler feed pump stationary wear rings. The service is water at <375F. The vendor has proposed a running clearence of only 5 mils on the radius.
Any comments appriciated.
Any comments appriciated.





RE: Use of Vespel in boiler feed pumps
So is the price. Get a quote.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Use of Vespel in boiler feed pumps
RE: Use of Vespel in boiler feed pumps
RE: Use of Vespel in boiler feed pumps
I don't know if you will be machining these parts at your facility but if you are, read the MSDS on Vespel -very- carefully before machining!
John Nabors
'Heaven is the place where the police are British, the chefs are Italian, the mechanics are German, the poets are French, and it is all organized by the Swiss.
Hell is the place where the police are German, the chefs are British, the mechanics are French, the poets are Swiss and it is all organized by the Italians.'
RE: Use of Vespel in boiler feed pumps
Read this information on Vespel. It will tell you all about the properties associated with this product.
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