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Space Age Coatings Increase Service Life Of Pumps Operating In
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From General Magnaplate Corporation
The high silt and gravel content of local water wells in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin causes scouring, corrosion and shortened lives for the pumps operating in those wells. However, the application of new, General Magnaplate "Space Age " coatings to key parts has increased the service life of both new and refurbished deep-set pumps installed by Layne-Christensen Company. According to Richard Jansen, PE, Layne Senior Engineer/Metallurgist, deep-set pump life in Wisconsin and Illinois water wells increases two-fold (from the typical 5 - 6 years to 10 - 12 years) when parts are coated by this new method. Traditionally, when corroded cast iron parts failed, they were replaced with brass, bronze, or stainless steel. Layne's use of "synergistic" coatings enables the worldwide water well pump, sales and service company to extend pump lifetime and saves the cost of using expensive alloys. Products & Services
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