SiC Wear-resistant Bushing

Semicorex SiC Wear-resistant Bushing is a high-purity silicon carbide ceramic designed for maximum durability and thermal stability. Per its design, this bushing can withstand abrasive and corrosive environments, withstand high temperatures and be rotated continuously. As more companies seek materials that will withstand harsh conditions, SiC bushings have become essential for pumps, compressors, mixers, agitators and other rotating machinery, where reliability, strength and chemical stability are vital.

In addition to the above-mentioned properties, silicon carbide is very hard and thus offers exceptional resistance to wear and abrasiveness. In applications with extreme speeds and/or high levels of particle contamination, SiC bushings will remain smooth in both form and function during the entire life of the product. This will increase system efficiency, reduce friction and save energy, reduce the frequency of maintenance stoppages and allow for proper alignment between rotating shafts and seals through maintaining the correct amount of lateral support and vertical load-bearing capacity.

The ability of SiC bushings to perform well thermally is one of the most prominent characteristics of their construction. Silicon carbide maintains its dimensional stability at much higher temperatures than metallic or polymeric materials which makes SiC bushings ideally suited for use in high-temperature applications such as hot oil pumping equipment, high-temperature furnaces, chemical processing equipment, and thermal processing equipment. In addition, SiC bushings also maintain dimensional stability during rapid changes in temperature (e.g., cycling) without cracking or losing mechanical properties, which makes SiC bushings unique especially in applications where thermal conditions continually fluctuate or change.

SiC bushings provide superior performance and extended service life due to their ability to maintain mechanical performance during extreme thermal condition changes.

SiC is an ideal material for chemical processing facilities, reverse osmosis systems, petrochemical production facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and applications where a fluid with high acid and/or base content can quickly corrode traditional materials. The non-reactive nature of SiC with processing media helps maintain the purity of end products preventing product contamination. In addition, SiC bushings are suitable for use in food and pharmaceutical processing applications where strict cleanliness of materials is required to ensure product integrity.

Manufacturing with precision guarantees that all SiC Wear Resistant Bushings will conform to precise surface finish criteria and dimensional specifications. The toughness of the material requires the use of advanced methods for machining and grinding, resulting in highly polished internal surfaces which minimize losses from friction and provide additional protection for machined contact areas of the shafts. SiC Wear Resistant Bushings can be made in custom shapes, lengths, thicknesses, and tolerances for specific applications and equipment designs. SiC can be manufactured in many forms, including tubular sleeves, tapered bushings, ceramic seals, and specifically designed axial support components and provides a versatile component for high-performing mechanical designs and integrated assemblies.

Industries such as chemical processing, oil refining, equipment manufacturing, power generation, marine industry, and precision machinery rely on the strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance of SiC Wear Resistant Bushings to handle extreme wear-and-tear situations, reduce maintenance costs, make work environments safer, and prolong the life of machinery. SiC Wear Resistant Bushings offer the most comprehensive, long-term, reliable solution for the growing needs of many industries, where traditional materials will no longer suffice.