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EnviroTech Pumpsystems leads the slurry pump industry by offering an extremely broad range of
abrasion and corrosion resistant materials specifically formulated to meet customer needs. A critical part
of any successful pump application is the correct selection of the materials of construction.
The suspended particles in slurry cause abrasive wear on pump components due to a combination of
impact and sliding action. Physical characteristics of the abrasive slurry include size, shape, density,
angularity and hardness of the suspended solids.
Alloys with good corrosion resistance usually have low wear resistance. Abrasive slurries with corrosives
signficantly increase the wear rate of these metal alloys.
Material selection should be based on: temperature, particle size, oil & chemical resistance and
peripheral speed limitations. Elastomers exhibit exceptional wear and corrosion resistance while being
cost effective. Specific elastomers are selected in the majority of applications where the particle size is
below 1/4 inch and the temperature is within the limit of the appropriate elastomer.
Elastomer Chart
Physical properties based on laboratory control test data obtained in accordance with ASTM Standards, Section
9. Actual results may vary. This data does not constitute a warranty or guarantee and is merely presented for the purpose
of illustrating typical properties.
Maximum Temperature oF
Specific Gravity
Elastomer Type
Color
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500 Natural Rubber (Black) Hardness: 47 Durometer (Shore A)
A carbon filled natural rubber. Has better tear Temperature Limitation: 180o F
resistance and slightly better chemical resistance Excellent general purpose compound used in
than pure gum at the sacrifice of some wear- industrial and mining applications. Resistant to
resistance. Excellent impact type abrasion resistance. moderate chemical, acids, bases and alcohols.
Has impeller tip speed limitation of 5300 fpm. Attacked by ozone and strong acids. Will swell in the
presence of fats, oils, greases and most
hydrocarbons.
505 Natural Rubber (Gray) Hardness: 52 Durometer (Shore A)
Best combination of high hardness and resilience. Temperature limitations 180o F
Good resistance to impinging type abrasion equal to Excellent for high abrasion applications in mining
pure gum 510 compound. and gravel industries. Good wear resistance when
pumping occosional large particles. Resistant to
moderate chemicals, acids, bases, and alcohols.
Attacked by ozone and strong acids. Will swell in the
presence of fats, oils, greases and most
hydrocarbons.
510 Gum Rubber (Tan) Hardness: 42 Durometer (Shore A)
Highest quality, most resilient pure gum rubber Temperature limitations 180o F
available. Best wear-resistant elastomer available Elastomer of choice for high abrasion applications
with the highest impact resistance for particles up found in mining and gravel applications. Resistant to
to.25 in size. Has impeller tip speed limitation of moderate chemicals, acids, bases, and alcohols.
5000 fpm. Attacked by ozone and strong acids. Will swell in the
presence of fats, oils, greases and most
hydrocarbons.
516 Natural Rubber (White) Hardness: 40 Durometer (Shore A)
Food grade natural rubber suitable for use where Temperature limitations 150o F
purity and color contamination is a concern. Excellent general purpose compound used in
industrial and mining applications. Resistant to
moderate chemicals, acids, bases, and alcohols.
Attacked by ozone and strong acids. Will swell in the
presence of fats, oils, greases and most
hydrocarbons.
520 Natural Rubber (Black) Hardness: 55 Durometer (Shore A)
A carbon and silica filled natural rubber. Has better Temperature limitations 180o F
tear resistance and slightly better chemical resistance Excellent general purpose compound used in
than pur gum at sacrifice of some abrasion resistance. industrial and mining applications. Resistant to
Has better impeller tip speed limitation of 5500 fps. moderate chemicals, acids, bases, and alcohols.
Attacked by ozone and strong acids. Will swell in the
presence of fats, oils, greases and most
hydrocarbons.
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Description Applications
525 Natural Rubber (Black) Hardness: 65 Durometer (Shore A)
A carbon black and graphite filled natural rubber for Temperature limitations 150o F
improved chemical resistance at the sacrifice of some Compounded to handle chlorine applications. Has
abrasion resistance. Has impeller tip speed limitation good wear-resistance. Resistant to moderate
of 5500 fps. chemicals, acids, bases, and alcohols. Will swell in
the presence of fats, oils, greases and most
hydrocarbons.
535 Neoprene (Black) Hardness: 70 Durometer (Shore A)
Harder neoprene compound formulated for handlay Temperature limitations 212o F
parts only. Has good oil, chemical, temperature and Used in pulp and paper, chemical, mining and
abrasion resistance. Contains mineral filler and can general industrial applications on vertical pump
be sparked tested to insure complete metal coverage. length parts. Effective in higher temperature
applications where oils are present.
545 Neoprene (Black) Hardness: 60 Durometer (Shore A)
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Highest quality neoprene. Processed with a lead cure Temperature limitations 250 F
giving excellent resistance to water swelling. Has Used in flotation and moly circuits with success. Has
good oil, chemical and temperature resistance and shown excellent balance between abrasion and oil
excellent wear resistance. High modulus material has resistance in tar sands and oil shale duty. Excellent
tear strength capable of sustaining impeller tip for pulp and paper applications where oils are used
speeds up to 65oo fpm. as flotation agents.
548 Neoprene (White) Hardness: 60 Durometer (Shore A)
Food grade neoprene suitable for use where oil and Temperature limitations 212o F
temperature resistance, purity and color Elastomer of choice for food or pharmaceutical
contamination is a concern. applications involving oils or higher temperatures.
Food applications should be review by materials
laboratory before quotation.
556 Hypalon (Black) Hardness: 70 Durometer (Shore A)
Resistant to heat, ozone, weathering and oxidizing Temperature limitations 250o F
chemicals. Good with strong acids and bases at room Used in chemical and industrial applications that are
temperature. Has excellent impermeability to gases. driven primarily by chemical resistance criteria
Good to fair abrasion resistance.
566 Urethane (Blue) Hardness: 82 Durometer (Shore A)
An MDI non-moca urethane. Tough, wear- Temperature limitations 160o F
resistant elastomer, best with smaller fraction solids. Used in moly and flotation circuits with good
Outstanding sliding-type abrasion resistance. Good success. Effective in solvent exchange process (SX)
oil resistance with lower water absorption than TDI and in FGD applications handling gypsum and
moca urethanes. Best at temperatures below 140o limestone slurries. Urethane can be considered best
F. Impeller tip speeds up to 5800 fpm. suited for the application zone between natural
rubber and hard metal alloys.
567 EPDM (Black) Hardness: 70 Durometer (Shore A)
Excellent corrosion resistance to acids and alkalis. Temperature limitations 250o F
Good resistance to swelling in polar solvents such as Used in chemical, pulp and paper, and industrial
MEK or chlorinated solvents. High resistance to applications that are driven primarily by chemical
environmental attack with low permeability to gases. resistance criteria.
Moderate wear-resistance. Attacked by petroleum
solvents, coal tar solvents and aromatic
hydrocarbons.
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Description Applications
570 Butyl (Black) Hardness: 70 Durometer (Shore A)
575 Temperature limitations 250o F
High resistance to environmental attack and low
permeability to gases. Attacked by petroleum Used in chemical, power utility, pulp and paper and
solvents, coal tar solvents and aromatic industrial applications that are driven primarily by
hydrocarbons. Fair to poor abrasion resistance. chemical resistance criteria.
580 Nitrile (Black) Hardness: 65 Durometer (Shore A)
582 Temperature limitations 250o F
Superior oil resistance. Performs well in presence of
585 fats, oils, greases and hydrocarbons. Good high Used successfully in hydrocarbon, petrochemical, oil
temperature performance with fair wear-resistance. and gas drilling and synfuel applications. Has
Elastomer 582 for handlay components only. potential for tar sands and oil shale duty.
599 Viton (Black) Hardness: 70 Durometer (Shore A)
Expensive elastomer with broad spectrum chemical Temperature limitations 350o F
and solvent resistance. High temperature capability Used in chemical, oil and industrial duties that are
with poor resistance to abrasion. driven by chemical resistance criteria. Consult
factory before using..
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Description Applications
173 Hastelloy C-276 (ASTM A494 Grade CW12MW) Hardness: 172 Brinell
A nickel based alloy with excellent corrosion resistance but Corrosion Resistance: Excellent
poor wear properties. For Chemical applications. Good in both oxidizing and
reducting media. Good in low concentrations of HCI, HF,
H2SO4 and HNO3.
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