basic seal face material
CARBON
Physical Appearance: Matt Black
Maximum Temperature: 260℃ (Standard Grade)
- Most Common Seal Face Material
- Economical
- Self-lubricating
- Good Corrosion Resistance
- Excellent Wear Characteristics
- Lower Mechanical Strength
- Prone to Blistering
- Higher Grades Available
CERAMIC
Physical Appearance: Off White
Maximum Temperature: 177℃ (Standard Grade)
- 2nd Most Common Seal Face Material
- Economical
- Excellent Wear Characteristics
- Susceptible to Thermal Shock
STAINLESS STEEL
Physical Appearance: Machined Stainless
Maximum Temperature: 315℃ (Standard Grade)
- Good Corrosion Resistance
- Economical
- Resistant to Thermal Shock
- Range of Grades Available
- Suited for Oils, Water & Mild Caustic
- Adaptable to Non-Standard Sizes & Shapes
- Poor Wear Characteristics
SILICON CARBIDE
Physical Appearance: Dark Greenish-Grey
Maximum Temperature: 430℃ (Standard Grade)
- Extremely Hard
- High Density & Tensile Strength
- Thermal Shock Resistant
- Low Thermal Expansion
- Higher Grades Available
- Chemically Inert
- Brittle
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE
Physical Appearance: Light Grey
Maximum Temperature: 400℃ (Standard Grade)
- Extremely Hard
- Thermal Shock Resistant
- Higher Grades Available
- Excellent Wear Characteristics
- More Expensive Than Other Materials
NIRESIST
Physical Appearance: Mild Steel Grey
Maximum Temperature: 177℃ (Standard Grade)
- Solid Cast Iron & Nickel
- Economical
- Suited for Petroleum Products, Oils & Sulphur
- Excellent Thermal Conductivity
- Not Recommended for use in Water
