Carbon Vanes
Key parts for rotary equipment. Carbon vanes are very strong, and they resist both wear and corrosion. They are built to run reliably in hard duty, such as in pumps, compressors, and vacuum systems.
Features
- Exceptional strength
- Superior wear resistance
- Corrosion resistance
- Self-lubricating nature
- Thermal stability
- Reliable operation in demanding conditions
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How Carbon Vanes Work
7 points- In a rotary vane pump, vanes slide in slots cut into an off-centre rotor.
- As the rotor turns, the vanes move out and sweep along the inside of the housing.
- This traps pockets of air, gas, or liquid and moves them from inlet to outlet.
- Carbon vanes lubricate themselves. This makes them common in dry-running vacuum pumps and compressors.
- High strength and wear resistance help each vane keep its shape and edge.
- Corrosion resistance and thermal stability suit hot or harsh duty.
- Less wear means less maintenance and a longer equipment life.
Technical Specifications
About Carbon Graphite Components
Carbon graphite parts that make the most of what carbon does well. They are strong and light. They stay stable under heat, and they lubricate themselves.
Carbon graphite is a hard, solid form of carbon that also contains graphite. The graphite gives it a smooth, slippery surface. Because of this, a carbon part can slide or turn against metal with little or no added oil. The material also keeps its shape when it gets hot, and it stands up to many chemicals. That is why carbon graphite is a common choice for seals, bearings, bushes, and pump vanes. It is often used in places where oil or grease would break down, burn off, or mix with the product being pumped.
Key features
- Lubricates itself, so it can often run with little or no added oil
- High strength with low weight
- Keeps its shape and strength when hot
- Stands up to wear and to many chemicals
- Low friction helps cut energy loss
- Helps reduce maintenance in harsh working conditions
Typical applications
- Mechanical seals
- Bearings and bushes
- Pump vanes
- High-performance brush elements
- Pumps and compressors
- Turbines and other rotating machinery