Technical Ceramics
Water Systems
Component reliability and total customer support: Morgan Technical Ceramics is perfectly placed to support the needs of the water market worldwide.
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Our alumina and silicon carbide ceramic shafts, bearings, and seal faces offer a long service life in continuous operations. Our products outlast metallic alternatives by a significant margin in water pump applications, reducing replacement frequency and the cost of service interventions.
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Water Applications Materials
Our high-quality materials exhibit very low wear rates, extending the life of the pump and providing reliable running for the end-user. Morgan Technical Ceramics components can be found in all water pump applications from drinking water and domestic use up to wastewater and industrial cooling.
Our ceramic materials properties are ideal for the water industry
- Alumina: hardness, corrosion resistance, food-grade suitability
- Silicon carbide: extreme wear resistance, chemical resistance
- Zirconia: toughness, resistance to thermal shock
Water Ceramic Components Applications
- Domestic hot water circulation
- Municipal water supply
- Wastewater treatment
- Industrial cooling water
- Desalination
- Food & beverage processing
- Automotive cooling pumps
Why chose Morgan for your water project?
As a successful partner of over 50 years in manufacturing high volumes for the water market, Morgan is perfectly placed to serve the needs of the industry. Offering a complete solution in both ceramic and carbon, Morgan's wide material portfolio is truly a one-stop-shop for all your needs.
- Morgan has been a trusted partner to the water pump industry for over five decades.
- Our vertically integrated production allow us to supply ceramic pump components at any volume, from development prototypes through to the tens of millions of parts per year required by high-volume pump production lines.
- We offer a complete solution in both ceramic and carbon, Morgan's wide material portfolio is truly a one-stop-shop for all your needs.
Water Systems Ceramics Questions
Why are ceramic components used in water pumps?
Ceramics such as alumina and silicon carbide offer a combination of properties that make them ideal for water pump applications: very high hardness and wear resistance that extends component service life dramatically compared to metals or polymers; chemical inertness in water and cleaning agents; smooth, low-friction surfaces that minimise energy loss; and biocompatibility in applications where the ceramic is in contact with drinking water. Together, these properties deliver longer pump service intervals and lower total cost of ownership.
What ceramic materials are used in canned motor and mag-drive pumps?
Silicon carbide and alumina are the most commonly used materials in canned motor and mag-drive pump wet ends. Silicon carbide is preferred for its exceptional hardness and chemical resistance, particularly where abrasive or aggressive media is handled. Alumina offers a cost-effective alternative for clean water applications. Morgan supplies both ceramic components and complete canned motor pumps and mag-drive pumps.
How does ceramic compare to stainless steel in water pump shafts?
Ceramic shafts are harder and significantly more wear-resistant than stainless steel, particularly in applications where the shaft is subject to abrasive particles in the water or where the pump operates with minimal lubrication. They are also non-magnetic, non-corroding, and electrically insulating. This combination makes them particularly valuable in canned motor pumps where the shaft operates within the pump fluid.
Are Morgan's water pump ceramics suitable for drinking water applications?
Yes. Our ceramic materials are inert and do not leach harmful compounds into water. They are suitable for use in pumps handling potable water and are compatible with the hygiene and material standards required by the water supply industry.
