Month: September 2013

Application Spotlight: Bronze Pump Bearings

Bronze Bearings have been used for years in many critical pumping applications.  These applications include: Cooling Water Pumps River Abstraction Pumps Service Water Pumps Irrigation Pumps Potable Water Pumps Bronze Bearings are ideal for wet applications due to their versatility. This versatility comes with the ability to adjust the Bronze Alloy to fit the specific

New Lead Requirements Said to be a “Game Changer” for Bronze and Brass Products

In 2011 the “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act” was signed into law.  This new regulation redefines the percent of lead allowed in products that are used to convey or dispense drinking water.  While the term “lead free” still doesn’t truly mean “lead free”, the new requirements are far stricter than the current definition.