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FB Engineering Technical Material Selection

Fluid composition and operating duty guide the assessment of pump materials.

The starting point is your requirement.

Fluid composition and operating duty guide the assessment of pump materials.

Technical material selection is part of specifying a custom pump. The enquiry brings together fluid data and customer requirements to assess parts in contact with the pumped product. Materials, inspections and documents should be defined before the supply is agreed.

Material selection is specific to the stated application. A reference to stainless steel, bronze or cast iron does not replace compatibility assessment under the operating conditions.

Pump casing undergoing dimensional inspection in the FB Bombas photo archive.
Pump casing undergoing dimensional inspection in the FB Bombas photo archive.

How engineering assesses the project.

These points guide the engineering discussion. The proposal defines the configuration and the scope of supply.

Fluid and concentration

State the composition, concentration and expected changes in the product during operation.

Process conditions

Temperature, pressure and solids content inform the assessment of service conditions.

Required traceability

Specify the material certificates and verification records required by the project.

Tell us about your application.

Start with the information you already have. You can enquire without every technical detail; the team will guide the next steps.

If available, include

  • Fluid data sheet or known composition.
  • Normal conditions and operating variations.
  • Current material and project document requirements.

Before you request a project.

Answers to help prepare your enquiry and understand the supply.

What should I consider when enquiring about technical material selection?

Technical material selection is part of specifying a custom pump. The enquiry brings together fluid data and customer requirements to assess parts in contact with the pumped product. Materials, inspections and documents should be defined before the supply is agreed.

What information helps the assessment?

Fluid data sheet or known composition. Normal conditions and operating variations. Current material and project document requirements.

What needs confirmation in the proposal?

Material selection is specific to the stated application. A reference to stainless steel, bronze or cast iron does not replace compatibility assessment under the operating conditions.

Can I enquire without all technical details?

Start with the information you already have. You can enquire without every technical detail; the team will guide the next steps.