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Why Do Pump Shafts Wear?

Common causes of pump-shaft and seal-area damage and how restoration is selected.

Failure mechanisms

Seal friction, misalignment, corrosion, abrasive contamination and bearing issues can all contribute to shaft damage.

Repair route

The damaged area may require dimensional build-up, HVOF coating and precision grinding depending on substrate and service conditions.

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