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News Release from: RTP Company | Subject: PPS compound
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 May 2008
Compound resists harsh chemicals
Tuthill Transfer Systems' Sotera pump was redesigned with a wear-resistant PPS compound from RTP Company to extend its working life.
When Tuthill Transfer Systems, a manufacturer of pumps and meters for the fast transfer of petroleum fuels and agricultural and industrial chemicals, wanted to improve the plastic chamber of its Sotera chemical pump, the company chose a customised wear-resistant PPS compound from RTP Company The Sotera pump is designed to transfer thin to thick products including slurries and encapsulated chemicals
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fluids and chemicals such as weed and insect control chemicals, automotive fluids, mild acids and a variety of industrial materials can easily flow through the Sotera system.
Re-designing the plastic chamber required rugged chemical compatible materials.
Wear resistance was also a critical requirement for improving the life of the product.
"We were able to work closely with RTP company and discuss exactly what we needed in terms of functionality", said Dick Curtin, President of Tuthill Plastics Group.
"RTP Company customised a wear resistant PPS compound with the best additives to meet the product needs".
"Our customers now have a better, longer-life product".
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