CARBIDE SEAT REMANUFACTURING

Abstract: typically, fluids used in fracking operations erode valve seats in the fluid end of the reciprocating pump. thus, these valve seats must frequently be replaced by new valve seats. accordingly, a remanufacturing process is disclosed that successively cleans and/or grinds manually or mechanically at least the carbide inserts from used valve seats until the inserts are reusable. this reduces material costs and promotes efficiency and sustainability.

Inventor(s): Abel NORIEGA, II, Curtis John GRAHAM, Christopher Anthony KINNEY, Connor J. DOCHERTY, Blake MESSER

CPC Classification: B23P6/00 (Restoring or reconditioning objects (straightening or restoring form of sheet metal, metal rods, metal tubes, metal profiles, or specific articles made therefrom , ; repairing defective or damaged objects by casting techniques ))

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