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Despite their description - pumps are not all made equally. What can be described as a stainless-steel pump can mean something very different when manufactured. Metal pumps can be made in one of two ways – by pressed or cast metal. Both deliver very differing product features.

Effects of chemical incompatibility include:

Bronze overall cost-performance makes it an excellent selection for use in everyday applications both on land at sea for the handling of seawater. Seawater environments are highly corrosive due to the concentration of salts, dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide. It can also vary in temperature ranging from -2 to 36 degrees c meaning materials must be specified correctly for longevity.