Vesconite Hydro
The environmentally sensitive hydropower industry requires components that last longer in the absence of contaminating lubricants. These factors make Vesconite Hilube the ideal bushing and bearing material in these demanding conditions. Water serves as a natural lubricant for Vesconite Hilube that, in turn, ensures a clean and grease-free operating environment. Unlike many traditional materials, Vesconite Hilube does not swell in water, nor does it distort or creep under load within wet hydropower settings. Not only does Vesconite last longer, but so do its associated metal counterparts.
“The packaging and documentation was great. This was our first order having you do the machining and we are very happy with it. I think we will certainly be ordering more parts from you in the future.”
A Washington, US-based builder of hydroelectric systems
Common Hydro Applications
Vesconite Hydro Resources
BENEFITS FOR HYDRO
- Vesconite Hilube does not require external lubrication, avoiding water contamination.
- Vesconite Hilube can run dry – important for pump start-up and priming.
- Water is a natural lubricant for Vesconite Hilube.
- Vesconite Hilube does not swell in water, reducing risk of seizure and allowing for close tolerances.
- Vesconite Hilube has a low friction coefficient, eliminating vibration and the stick-slip effect.
- Vesconite Hilube’s unique combination of properties ensures long life and little downtime.
.MATERIAL COMPARISON
Traditional bushings require costly maintenance downtime time on pump turbines.
Metal or rubber bushings can degrade quickly in dirty and abrasive environments, e.g. trash rake pivot points.
The low friction of Vesconite Hilube avoids stick-slip on pressure relief valve guides.
Wicket gate bushing lubrication is often difficult due to the micro-oscillating movements associated with this application.
Vesconite Hilube’s self-lubricating properties avoid this entirely.
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